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National Health Center Week: What It Is and Why You Should Care
August 1, 2018By: Mackenzie Gerl National Health Center Week (NHCW) is fast approaching! But what is this week, what does it entail and why should you care? NHCW is a week dedicated to celebrating and bringing awareness to America’s community health centers. This year the event runs from August 12 – August 18. Each year,…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day
July 3, 2018 The Fourth of July is a day that we all celebrate our independence with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. While we partake in these festivities, take the time to acknowledge the sacrifices made by our armed forces to ensure we are able to rejoice in such a way. Although we should show our gratitude…
Read MoreListen Up Men! June is For You!
June 29, 2018By: Mackenzie Gerl June is Men’s Health Month! I’m sure you’ve seen it at least once on social media over the past 30 days. But what does it mean? Is men’s health any more important than all humans’ health? (No, it’s really not.) However, there are certain aspects to men’s health and wellness…
Read MoreCounty Clothing Center Looking for Volunteers
June 29, 2018 For over 30 years, the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, located at 3377 OH-59 in Ravenna, has helped families and individuals in Portage County by providing clothing, shoes and household items at no cost. By doing this, the County Clothing Center is able to offer comfort and confidence to those in need…
Read MoreServing the Community – Myia Sanders
June 20, 2018 From a young age, Myia Sanders has always put others first; from delivering mobile meals at age 5 around the Skeels neighborhood to being a summer associate at King Kennedy Community Center. Now, she’s taken her love of helping people to the next level by becoming the new Program Manager at King…
Read MoreLeadership Portage County Group Improves Playrooms for Skeels and King Kennedy
June 20, 2018 Children in two communities in Ravenna now have a fun and safe place to go for after-school activities and summer programs, thanks to the Leadership Portage County class. A new playroom was incorporated at King Kennedy Community Center, as well as renovations to an existing playroom at Skeels-Mathews Community Center. The new…
Read MoreFamily & Community Services Receives Grant from the Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Charitable Foundation for Miller Community House
June 18, 2018 Kent, Ohio – The Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Charitable Foundation awarded a grant in the amount of $4,446 to Miller Community House for the addition of a play set. Miller Community House is a program of Family & Community Services, Inc. Miller Community House provides emergency shelter and supportive services…
Read MoreEnd the Stigma, Mental Health IS Important!
May 31, 2018By: Vikil Girdhar, MD April showers bring May flowers, and May brings Mental Health Month. So, what exactly is mental health and why is it important? Does mental health influence a person’s physical health and well-being? How are mental health illnesses diagnosed and what are the treatment options? We are going to answer…
Read MoreBig Brothers & Sisters Launches New Program
May 22, 2018 Big Brothers & Sisters has a brand new program in place that will help caring adults engage with the children even with a busy schedule. The Big Buddies program allows caring adults to be matched with a child on the agency’s waiting list who are unable to make a weekly commitment. “This…
Read MoreSkeels Hosts Health Fair
May 22, 2018 The third annual Health Fair was a huge success. Held at Skeels-Mathews Community Center in Ravenna, the fair included many local organizations and businesses such as Family & Community Services, Foster Grandparents, and the Portage County Health Department. Donations and co-sponsors were represented by many local businesses in the Ravenna and Kent…
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