March 2024
March 2024 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for March 2024 below.
A few highlights:
Healthy Community Partnership Food Security Summit March 27th
League of Women Voters Women's Hall of Fame 2024 Nomination Form
What is a Lantern Fly and What can you do about it? Click HERE to learn more.
Found a Tick on you or a pet while hiking or working on your yard? Submit the Tick to OSU for testing to help with their Tick and Tick born pathogen research. Learn more about Submit a Tick HERE.
WRTA has announced on Demand Nightly Rides M-F within the Mahoning County Fixed Route Service Area. Click HERE to learn more.
Have an event or other opportunity that wasn’t on the list? Let us know!
Be sure to check back frequently as the network news update is updated throughout the month!
To be included in next month's Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by March 29th.
Positions and Nominations
OSU Extension is hiring for Extension Educators. Click HERE to view the position description and apply
MVMC is hiring for Manufacturing Jobs. Click HERE to view the flyer to learn how to register
AmeriCorps is Seeking a Remote Portfolio Manager for the Midwest Region. Click HERE to learn more and apply
Public Health Institute is hiring a Health Equity and Inclusive development Advisor | Click HERE to view the position and apply
The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Maternal & Infant Vitality is seeking a Public Health Consultant | Click HERE to view the position and apply
Power A Clean Future Ohio is seeking a Program Manager and a Communications and Events Manager | Click HERE to view the positions and apply
Food Strong Cleveland is seeking a Educational Associate | Click HERE to view the position description and apply
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has opened its application for Policy Fellows. Click HERE to apply.
Safe Routes Partnership is hiring for a consulting Programs Senior Manager or Director. Click HERE to view the position description and apply
Trumbull County Land bank is hiring for a Vacant Property Intern. Click HERE to view the position description and apply.
Eastgate is seeking a Transportation Planning Associate. Click HERE to read the posting
Plant Ahead Ohio is seeking new board members. Available positions are Treasurer, Vice President, and Trustee. For questions and/or to submit your resume and letter of interest email plantaheadohio@gmail.com Click HERE to view a flyer about the positions
The Wean Foundation is hiring for an Communications Associate. Click HERE to learn more and apply.
Holden Arboretum is hiring for multiple Full and Part time positions. More information about the position and how to apply HERE
Volunteers needed to assist with multiple food access/delivery initiatives. Please email Robin if you are interested!
Community Events and Local Activities
March 5th | 4PM - 5PM | Pizza Cross Stich Along (5 week event) | Main Library Youngstown | Click HERE to register
March 6th | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
March 6th | 1PM - 2:30PM | Biscuits and Gravy | Main Library | Registration Opens Feb 7th @ 1PM | Click HERE to register
March 6th | 2PM - 3PM | Big Green Smoothies | Brownlee Woods Library | Registration Opens February 7th at 2PM | Click HERE to register
March 6th | 3PM - 4:30PM | All-Ages Art Cafe | Canfield Library | Click HERE for more information
March 7th | 10AM - 11AM | Engaging Community in Generosity Beyond GivingTuesday | Webinar | The Community Foundation | Click HERE to register
March 9th | 9AM | Youngstown Flea | 365 E. Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 9th | 9:30AM - 2PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Sebring Library | Click HERE for more information
March 9th | 11AM - 3PM | Indoor Farmers' & Makers Market | 151 W Wood St, Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 9th | 11AM - 12:30PM | World War I Black Pilots | Main Library Youngstown | Click HERE register
March 11th | 5:30PM - 7:30PM | Youngstown Wage Theft Clinic - Open and free! | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 12th | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information
March 12th | 6PM - 7PM | Self-Care Series: Mindfulness | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
March 13th | 11AM - 12PM | Big Green Smoothies! | Austintown Library | Registration Opens Feb. 14th @ 11AM | Click HERE to register
March 13th | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
March 13th | 1PM - 3PM | Building a Better Table at YSU | The Community Foundation | Click HERE for more details
March 13th | 5PM | Solar Eclipse Extravaganza Light and Shadow | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 13th | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Coding with TI | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb. 14th 5:30PM | Click HERE to register
March 13th | 6PM - 7PM | Upcycled Book Toadstool | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens @ Feb. 14th at 6PM | Click HERE to register
March 14th | 1PM - 2PM | National Pi Day | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb. 15th at 1PM | Click HERE to register
March 14th | 5PM - 7PM | Conservation Conversation: Eco-Friendly Stormwater Management Solutions | Youngstown Main Public Library | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event | Click HERE for more information
March 15th | 8AM - 9:30AM | 2024 StreetScape Kickoff Breakfast, Press Conference and Open House | 250 East Federal Street, Suite 432 Youngstown OH 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 15th | 11AM - 12PM | A Conversation About Tea | Poland Library | Click HERE to register
March 15th | 1PM - 4PM | Project AHA! Advancing Health Access Community Resource Fair | Metroplex Expo Center 1620 Motor Inn Drive Girard, OH | Click HERE to view the Event Flyer
March 16th | 2PM - 3PM | Food Fight Recipe Club | Sebring Library | Click HERE for more information
March 18th | 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Walk Your Way to Better Health | Austintown Library | Registration opens Feb. 5th @ 9:30AM | Click HERE to register
March 18th | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
March 18th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Biscuits and Gravy | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb. 19th @ 5:30PM | Click HERE to register
March 19th | 11AM - 12PM | Big Green Smoothies! | Michael Kusalaba Library | Registration Opens Feb. 20th @ 11AM | Click HERE to register
March 20th | 6PM - 7PM | Celebrating Deaf History Month | Boardman Library | Click HERE for more information
March 21st | 6PM - 7PM | Happy Crafting: Pressed Flower Lantern | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb 22nd @ 6PM | Click HERE to register
March 22nd | 1PM - 2PM | Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking - National Frozen Food Month | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb. 23rd @ 1PM | Click HERE to register
March 22nd | 2PM - 2:30PM | Stepping Out with Exercise | Main Library Youngstown | Click HERE for more information
March 23rd | 9:30AM - 2PM | Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) | Sebring Library | Click HERE for more information
March 25th | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
March 25th | 3PM - 4PM | Yoga for Full Moon Embodiment | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information
March 25th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Spicy Salmon Sushi | Main Library Youngstown | Registration opens Feb. 26th @ 5:30PM | Click HERE to register
March 25th | 6PM - 7PM | The Pivotal Right - A History of Women's Suffrage Movement | Austintown Library | Registration Opens Feb. 26th @ 6PM | Click HERE for more information
March 26th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Intro to Proposal Writing | Main Library Youngstown | Registration Opens Feb. 27th @ 6PM | Click HERE to register
March 26th | 6PM - 7PM | Meditate with Missy | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information
March 27th | 10AM - 11AM | Chair Yoga | Brownlee Woods Library | Registration Opens Jan. 31st @ 10AM | Click HERE to register
April 1st | 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Walk Your Way to Better Health | Austintown Library | Registration Opens Mar. 4th @ 9:30AM | Click HERE to register
April 1st | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
April 2nd | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
April 3rd | 11:30AM - 3PM | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE for more information
April 3rd | 6PM - 7PM | Stress Management Workshop | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information
April 17th, 18th, 19th | OSU Extension Free Seed Giveaway | Various Times & Locations | The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County | Click HERE to view the event flyer
May 5th | 1PM - 7PM | Cinco on Phelps | Click HERE to view the Vendors Flyer
June 22nd | 12PM - 3PM | College Bound Distribution Party | Aisle One | Click HERE to view the flyer
June 30th | 1PM - 5PM | Get Movin' For Mental Health Run! | 201 S Phelps St, Youngstown OH 44503 | Registration closes June 23rd @ Midnight | Click HERE to register
August 3rd | 7AM | Black Men's Wellness Day | Covelli Centre | Click HERE to view the event flyer
Saturdays | 12PM - 1PM | Yoga at Westside Bowl | Westside Bowl | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
*Ongoing | ACTION & MYCAP Seniors Offering Service Program | Cooking with Dr. Lashale Pugh on Tuesdays 11am via Facebook Live | Contact Elder Rosetta Carter for more information: 330-941-0475
*Ongoing | CycWard Sunday Bike and Brunch Community Rides* | Follow CycWard on Facebook for more information. *On break for the winter. Check social media for upcoming ride opportunities.
Ongoing | Eastgate Citizen's Advisory Board | First Thursday of the month | 6 PM | Contact Justin Mondok for more information.
For ODNR Urban Forestry updates and announcements, sign up for their mailing list HERE
Webinars, Summits, & Conferences
March 7th | 10AM - 11AM | Engaging Community in Generosity Beyond GivingTuesday | Webinar | The Community Foundation | Click HERE to register
March 12th | 3PM EST | County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Previewing the 2024 Annual Data Release (with extended Q/A session) | ZOOM | Click HERE to register
March 20th | Health in All Policies: Who, What, Why, How (Live Training - CE) | $6 | Click HERE to register
March 21st | 3PM | Farmers Market Coalition's Annual Member Meeting | Click HERE to register for the ZOOM meeting
March 27th | 9AM - 4PM | Food Security Summit | Healthy Community Partnership Healthy Food Retail Action Team | Click HERE to view the event flyer | Click HERE to register
April 23rd | 9AM - 3:30PM | East Central Ohio Tree City USA Awards Hosted by the City of Canton & The Pro Football Hall of Fame | Click HERE to view the event flyer and learn how to register
April 24th | 8AM | 13th Annual Ohio Land Bank Conference | Click HERE to register
Multiple dates available | All Sessions are scheduled at 12PM | Climate Change and Human Health Webinar | Click HERE to register
Racial Equity Webinars & Workshops
Racial Equity Institute Phase One Training | The Raymond John Wean Foundation | Multiple Dates | More info HERE
Racial Equity Institute Virtual Groundwater and Virtual Phase 1 Dates for 2023 are now available | Multiple dates | Click HERE for more info
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past Anti-Racism Workshops | Call Penny Wells for more information: 330-207-4467
Fundamentals of Facilitation for Racial Justice Work Series and Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations Series | Interaction Institute for Social Change | Multiple Dates | More info HERE
The Farmers Market Coalition released a toolkit to help farmers market managers make progress toward becoming anti-racist managers of anti racist markets. Click HERE to download the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit.
Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Webinar Recordings
Podcasts
Ohio Association of Food Banks: Just a Bite Podcast
Public Health Review: Improving Health Equity With Data
Free-From Podcast: What a Jar of PB won't do: Food Security vs. Nutrition Security
Books
Articles
Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com
Videos
On Demand Webinars and Trainings
CDC Train: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Public Health
CDC Train: Community Tool Box Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts
A Public Health Approach to Alzheimers and Other Dementias (free, online, interactive curriculum)
LGBTQIA+ 101: A Crash Course in Queer Basics from Love Boldly
Past Webinar Recordings
The Future of Strategic Volunteer Engagement: Strategic Volunteer Engagement Initiative
HCP Collaborative Learning Series 6/15: System Thinking
HCP Collaborative Learning Series 9/22: Inquiry
Smart Growth Online: Creating Transportation Equity from the Ground Up
The Network for Public Health Law: How to Work with Local Leaders to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
Health Equity Summit: Righting the Wrongs: Tackling Health Inequities
Reimagined in America Webinar: Taking a Well-Being Approach
Beyond Zoom: Practitioner Tutorials on Fun Effective Virtual Community Engagement Tools
Food Equality Initiative For the Health Webinar Series: A conversation about Race and Food Allergy
Flyers, Surveys, and Attachments
Surveys
Eastgate is seeking input for the Youngstown Poland Rd. Corridor as part of their planning activities. Click HERE to take the survey.
Flyers
Kent State University MPH Brochure | Kent State College of Public Health Policy and Management Independence Cohort
FEMA Releases COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Resource Roadmap (VERSION 2.0)
Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Flyer | COVID-19 Vaccine Community Talking Points
Mercy Health Datos Sobre Las Vacunas Contra el COVID-19 | Puntos sobre la vacuna contra el COVID-19
Health Policy Ohio What Leaders need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Research & Resources
The Local and Regional Food Systems Recovery and Resilience Project 2.0 Resources
Black Mental Health Matters: A Resource Guide from Mental Health First Aid
Trumbull County Soil & Water Conservation District 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Survey
CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations
Mahoning River Survey and Mapping Activity
HUD Envision Center Summit Presentations | Programs from USDA, US Forest Service | Access materials HERE
Updated Collective Impact Forum Data Accelerator materials including equity presentations and evaluation tools.
AARP Smart Cycling Quick Guide HERE
Student Loans Resources:
Need resources for yourself or your organization about PSLF? Check out a resource for it HERE.
Need more information on PSLF or have a specific question? Try the PSLF Support Program Group on Facebook or book a presentation from one of their experts
Need more information about the SAVE Repayment Plan (replacement for the REPAYE Plan). Click HERE for more information