A Look Back to 1941

By admin | April 9, 2019

April 4, 2019 Family & Community Services, which grew out of the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Ravenna deanery, first opened its doors in 1941. This article announcing the opening of the office was published on September 8, 1941: “New Agency Serves Portage, Geauga County Deanery Miss Dorothy Sweeny, an attractive and business-like young lady, sat…

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The Hunger Challenge Begins in Kent and Ravenna

By admin | April 1, 2019
Program managers Lajoyce Harris and Marquice Seward pose with canned and boxed food surrounded by staff and the Kent and Ravenna mayors.

April 1, 2019 The Annual Hunger Challenge between Kent Social Services and Center of Hope has officially begun. Each April, the two food pantries team up with local philanthropists and city mayors to raise money for hunger in their communities. It is a friendly competition between the Kent and Ravenna communities to get the most monetary and non-perishable food item donations.…

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St. Joseph Early Learning Center Focuses on Friendship

By admin | March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019 Students at St. Joseph Early Learning Center have been learning about friendship. The preschool has offered affordable educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children ages 6-11 for nearly 20 years. The comprehensive programming at St. Joseph’s is designed to enhance the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the children they serve. As…

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Someplace Safe Welcomes New Director

By admin | March 4, 2019

March 4, 2019 Family and Community Services is proud to announce and welcome Alicia Williamson as the Director of Domestic Violence and Visitation Services for Someplace Safe, Trumbull County’s only domestic violence shelter. Alicia brings a wealth of powerful knowledge and expertise to the position. She is a long-term Trumbull County resident and active leader in…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers are Changing Lives

By admin | February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates relationships that have lasting effects on a child’s life. Research has proven that children with mentors perform better in school, are more likely to avoid risky behaviors, and even have higher self-confidence. Little brothers and sisters are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, and 52%…

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We HEART Your Health! Tips on Preventing Heart Disease

By admin | January 31, 2019

January 31, 2019By: E. Demond Scott, MD, MPH February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the importance of keeping a strong and healthy heart. It’s a great time to educate communities about the importance of taking care of their hearts and share tips and tricks on how to stay healthy. Heart conditions…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County Announces New Look

By admin | January 25, 2019

January 25, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage County, along with over 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the nation, announced a new look last month with the goal of recruiting more volunteers. “Our mission to mentor children facing adversity has not budged. The new, more modern face of the program is reflective…

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MLK Day at Skeels Mathews Community Center

By admin | January 24, 2019

January 24, 2019 Skeels Mathews Community Center hosted an MLK day breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2019. Dozens of community members gathered for food, music and inspiring speakers. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us. See the full article here. “Life’s most persistent and…

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