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October 6, 2023 The Center of Hope and Kent Social Services are once again gathering food and toy donations for their annual Hope for the Holidays food and toy giveaway to families in need this holiday season. Each year, over 1,500 holiday food boxes are distributed to families, seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals in Portage County, and over 650…

October 3, 2023 Veteran’s Haven, a program of Family & Community Services, is set to begin construction on a container home project at the intersection of West Warren Avenue and Hillman Street before the end of the year. The project made its way to Mahoning County after an invitation by County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti in…

September 4, 2023 We are proud of our unique and engaging culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a deep sense of purpose. At the heart of this culture is our nonprofit team, who work tirelessly to advance our mission and make a positive impact in the world. Our culture is built on a foundation of…

August 30, 2023 By now you may have heard that this year’s Hope in a Handbag, Safer Futures’ annual fundraiser, is mixing things up with a new bidding format. Previously, the fundraiser was a silent auction, but this year it will be switching to a purse bingo format. So what does that mean for the long-term…

August 16, 2023 Today, we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, a special occasion to acknowledge the incredible work that nonprofit organizations do to strengthen our communities. To commemorate this day, we are launching a one-day fundraiser to support Children’s Advantage, an incredible nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and families. Children’s Advantage is…

August 4, 2023 Someplace Safe and Solace Center, located in Warren, Ohio, are hosting their first annual Golf Outing fundraiser to benefit the thousands of victims they serve each year who are impacted by domestic and intimate partner violence. Someplace Safe and Solace Center are essential to those affected by domestic violence in Trumbull County. In fact,…

August 4, 2023 First Congregational Church of Ravenna has made a second $10,000 donation to the Center of Hope, totaling $20,000 over the last year. The donations have made a significant impact on the center, allowing it to continue meeting the growing demands of the community for food pantry assistance that have resulted from cuts in SNAP…

August 3, 2023 Safer Futures‘ annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser has a date – September 28, 2023. The event will be hosted a few weeks earlier than in the past, and is also showcasing both a new venue and bidding format for its purses. The annual fundraiser supports critical victim services here in Portage…

July 31, 2023 We’re excited to reveal Miller Community House’s new logo! As much as we loved our old logos, we wanted a visual identity that better reflected the values and practices of our shelter. Like our previous logos, our new logo features a house, signifying the core of our mission–providing individuals and families with…

July 18, 2023 Never Miss a Mental Health Session Again! Dear Valued Families, We understand the importance of making your mental health treatment a priority, and we want to ensure that you never miss a session. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new automated appointment reminder system, designed to make it easier for you…