February 2021

Medical Corps Volunteers | Volunteers with various medical licenses who are actively practicing or are retired with an active license are highly encouraged to support response efforts by signing up for the Mahoning County Medical Reserve Corps. Non-medical adult volunteers are needed to assist and can sign up also.

• Click HERE for more information or to sign up.

CFMV is hiring an accounting professional. Job description and more information about how to apply can be found HERE.

Mercy Health is hiring for a full-time position as a Community Health Educator. For more information, click HERE or contact Elizabeth Meikle.

Mercy Health is hiring for a part-time position with the Stepping Out program. For more information, click HERE or contact Elizabeth Meikle.

YNDC is seeking a Housing Counselor. More information about the position and how to apply can be found HERE.

Re-Imagine Appalachia is hiring for an Outreach Coordinator. Job Description and more information available HERE.

America Walks is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Walking College February 1-28. More information and to apply available HERE

The Youngstown Business Incubator is accepting applications for its Youth Entrepreneurship program. More information about the program and how to apply can be found HERE.

Rev. Todd Johnson has launched a new initiative, Black Boys Read Ohio, for boys ages 6-12. Click the link to sign up. First virtual session is this Friday, February 5 at 8 PM.

Volunteers needed to assist with multiple food access/delivery initiatives. Please email Robin if you are interested!

USDA looking for Members for Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture | Click HERE if you are interested!

CFMV, the Raymond John Wean Foundation, and the Youngstown Foundation | Community Response Fund—COVID-19 Crisis Relief | More information and instructions about how to apply can be found HERE.

CFMV is partnering with the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Northeast Ohio created an interest free emergency loan fund specifically for the Mahoning Valley, available to both individuals and businesses, impacted by COVID-19.

• Visit www.interestfree.org or email team@interestfree.org for more information.

Raymond J. Wean Foundation Opens Neighborhood SUCCESS Grant Program | Click HERE for more information.

RWJF Equity-Focused Policy Research: Building Cross-Cutting Evidence on Supports for Families with Young Children| The Equity-Focused Policy Research (EFPR) grant program seeks to fund a body of research that illuminates strategies and policies that enhance families’ equitable access to key resources for supporting their children’s healthy development. | Click HERE for more information.

• Deadline to apply February 16.

• February Federal Grants | Foundation Grants | Resources

February 2 | Racism & the Pandemic | Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue on Racism |7 PM | via Facebook Live

February 2 | Exploring the Intersection of Working Class and LGBTQ+ Identity | YSU LGBTQ+ Alumni | 7 PM | Click HERE for more information and to sign up

February 4 | Human Trafficking Initiative Special Training | St. John's Episcopal Church of Youngstown & Ohio Attorney Genera's Office | 6 PM | Zoom | More information included on flyer below.

February 8 | Farmers Market Fundraising Models for Community Outreach | Mahoning Valley Farmers Market Network | 6:30 PM | More information and registration can be found HERE.

February 9 | The Underground Railroad on ODNR Lands |Ohio Department of Natural Resources | 10 AM | Microsoft Teams | To sign up, click HERE & more information available HERE

February 13 | Beginner and Advanced Facebook for Farmers and Farmers Markets | Mahoning Valley Farmers Market Network | 9 AM | More information and registration can be found HERE.

February 15 | Lunch & Learn—Racism as a Public Health Crisis: Learning from Ohio Communities | YWCA Mahoning Valley | See flyer below for more information or visit YWCA MV on Facebook | To register, email mwrite@mvywca.org

February 17 | Using Social Media to Build a Community for Farmers Markets | Mahoning Valley Farmers Market NEtwork | 6 PM | More information and registration can be found HERE.

February 18 | WRTA Coordinated Plan Focus Group & Stakeholder Meeting | 1 PM | For more information, contact Sarah

February 18 | The IDEA: The Color of Money and the Culture of Giving | AFP Mahoning & Shenango Chapter | 6 PM | Zoom | More information included on flyer below. Click HERE to register.

February 18 | Social and Cultural Impacts of Pandemic Series: A Veritable Nightmare, Pitiable and Harrowing beyond Degree: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1920 in Indian Country | 4 PM | Zoom | Click HERE for more information

Ongoing | YMCA RESET Challenge | Free for YMCA members and non-members | Click "Join the RESET" for more information.

Ongoing | MYCAP Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance | Call MYCAP 330-747-7921 or see the FLYER for more information.

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 | BlackPeriodt Wellness Walks | Saturdays at 9 AM | Multiple Locations | Click HERE for more information.

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.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past Anti-Racism Workshops | Call Penny Wells for more information: 330-207-4467

Mercy Health Stepping Out Program Schedule | Follow Stepping Out on Facebook or contact Doris Bullock for more information—330 720 3293 | See attachment for more information

For ODNR Urban Forestry updates and announcements, sign up for their mailing list HERE

January Grant Lists | Foundations | Government | Resources

CFMV, the Raymond John Wean Foundation, and the Youngstown Foundation | Community Response Fund—COVID-19 Crisis Relief | More information and instructions about how to apply can be found HERE.

CFMV is partnering with the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Northeast Ohio created an interest free emergency loan fund specifically for the Mahoning Valley, available to both individuals and businesses, impacted by COVID-19.

• Visit www.interestfree.org or email team@interestfree.org for more information.

Raymond J. Wean Foundation Opens Neighborhood SUCCESS Grant Program | Click HERE for more information.

KEEN Effect KiDS Grants | This program grants up to $100,000 per year, with up to $10,000 per grant as well as a new additional KEEN product stipend. | Visit http://keenfootwear.com/grants for more information.

• Deadline to apply February 5.

RWJF Equity-Focused Policy Research: Building Cross-Cutting Evidence on Supports for Families with Young Children| The Equity-Focused Policy Research (EFPR) grant program seeks to fund a body of research that illuminates strategies and policies that enhance families’ equitable access to key resources for supporting their children’s healthy development. | Click HERE for more information.

• Deadline to apply February 16.

OSU Extension Mahoning County Obesity Prevention Study | Call 216-368-7578 if you are a Mahoning County resident and would like to sign up | Participants provided $10 gift cards | More info in the flyer below.

Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Broadband Access Survey | Business Survey | Resident Survey

WRTA Survey for Trumbull County Service Plan

Mahoning River Survey and Mapping Activity

YSU Wearable Fitness Tracker Project | Click HERE to participate

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.