July 2021

July 2021 HCP Network News

Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for June 2021 below.

A few highlights:

  • Congressional Social Determinants of Health Caucus is asking for information and feedback on economic and social conditions like housing, transportation and access to healthy foods. to fill out their google form click HERE

  • Check out and like the Walk the Valley Facebook Page to keep up to date on upcoming events. Click HERE to view a flyer with all the walk dates.

  • Youngstown CityScape has begun accepting nominations for their 2021 Beautification Awards. Please submit your nominations by October

  • City of Youngstown is still in the process of deciding how to spend the American Rescue Plan funds and held a Summit on it at the end of May. They are also asking for project proposals and collecting feedback from stakeholders.

    • See the Press release HERE

    • Project Proposal Form HERE

    • Recue Plan Survey Form HERE

  • YNDC needs help restoring the Foster Theater Marquee. To learn more about what you can do to help click HERE.

  • Many organizations are hiring! Be sure to check the positions and nominations tab and help spread the word.

  • Chantra Phom a community health advisor at Ohio State university is seeking interest in the South-East Asian Women's Health Project. The project helps Cambodian, Laos, and Vietnamese women complete health screenings. If you are interested in the project or would like help scheduling an appointment please email Chantra Phom at phom.1@osu.edu

  • Happy July! July is Parks and Rec Month, Picnic Month, and Blueberry Month! Check out our Facebook page to see how HCP is celebrating and let us know what you are doing to celebrate!

  • Trumbull Neighborhood and the Trumbull Community Store Initiative were featured in the Business Journal. View the article HERE

  • WRTA is offering free rides to mass vaccination events.

  • Still need help getting a vaccine? Contact the Minority Community Vaccination Action Group—See this FLYER for more information.

  • The Calendar page is now updated monthly with partner events for those who may prefer a calendar over list view.

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!

For August Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by Friday, July 30th.

Positions & Nominations

  • The City of Youngstown is hiring for Civil Service positions. Click HERE to view the current job postings and read about their hiring procedures.

  • The City of Youngstown is looking for Lifeguards. Click HERE to view the position and apply

  • Mercy Health is looking for a RN Community Health Educator. Click HERE to view the position description

  • Mercy Health is looking for a Community Health Liaison. For more information Click HERE and HERE

  • Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is hiring a Home Repair Program Administrator. click HERE to view the position description.

  • Cadence Care Network is Hiring a MST Therapist click HERE to view the position description

  • Cadence Care Network is hiring a School Social Worker. Click HERE to view the position description

  • Health Policy Institute of Ohio is seeking candidates for their Board of Directors | Click HERE to learn more

  • The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is hiring a Operations and Grant Administrator | Click HERE to learn more

  • Trumbull County Historical Society is hiring multiple positions | Click HERE to learn more

  • Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation is Hiring a Housing Counselor, Construction Team member, and a Grass Cutting Cleanup Team Member

  • Eastgate is hiring a Digital Communications Coordinator | Click HERE to learn more

  • Heart Reach is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA to be their Partner Development Coordinator | Click HERE to learn more

  • Heart Reach is looking for AmeriCorps VISTAs for the summer meal program | Click HERE to learn more

  • OSU Extension Seeking Student Interns | Click HERE to learn more

  • Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens is seeking a Project Manager | Click HERE for more details

  • ACTION of Mahoning Valley is seeking vendors for their June 19th Health Fair. To Learn more click HERE and HERE

  • Kirwan Institute: MBK Ohio VISTA Project - Applications Now Open. To Learn more click HERE

  • Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeking candidates for Conservation Teen Advisory Council

  • Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department has seasonal positions available. Deadline to apply is July 9th 2021. To learn more click HERE

  • Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) is hiring for the Build a Better Warren team. Tasks would include deconstruction, interior demolition, waste removal, and more. See the full description HERE and the application HERE

  • Holden Arboretum is hiring for multiple Full and Part time positions. More information about the position and how to apply HERE

  • Ohio Responds Medical Reserve 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. Non-medical adult volunteers are needed to assist and can sign up also.

    • Click HERE for more information.

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

Partner Events & Activities

  • July 1st | 9AM | Coffee Chat: Food Access | Ohio CDC Association | Click HERE to register

  • July 2nd | 9AM - 11:30PM | (by prescheduled 5-minute appointments) | Ellen Ford Retirement Meet and Greet | Click HERE to view the announcement

  • July 10th | 9AM - 1PM | Summer Track Meet | ASAP | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • July 10th |9AM | Mill Creek Canyon Guided Hike | Click HERE to view the facebook post

  • July 10th | Lincoln Park Clean up | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • July 15th | 6PM - 8PM | Inspiring Minds Warren and Youngstown 15th Annual Fundraising Gala | Click HERE to view the event detail and register

  • July 17th | 10AM - 6PM | Summer Festival of the Arts at Wean Park | Click HERE to view the facebook event

  • July 18th | 11AM - 5PM | Summer Festival of the Arts at Wean Park | Click HERE to view the facebook event

  • July 19th | 5:30PM | first public hearing on proposed new sales tax levy for road maintenance | Kenneth F. McMahon Hall on the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield | Click HERE for more info

  • July 19th - August 20th | 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM | Youth Summer Program Now at the Mahoning Valley Campus of Care | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • July 21st | 2PM - 3PM | CHA and Caresource help close the Summer Hunger Gap for Children in Need | Wick Park, 260 Park Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504 | Click HERE to view a flyer

  • July 22nd | 11AM | second public hearing on proposed new sales tax levy for road maintenance | in commissioners' hearing room in the basement of the Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market St., Youngstown | click HERE for more info

  • July 27th | 6:30PM |Community Collation Meeting Hosted by Malik Mostella, YPD | At the Professional Development Center

  • July 31st | 12PM | 2021 Pride in the Valley Festival | Click HERE to view the facebook event

  • August 4th - August 5th | 12PM - 4:30PM | Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting 2021 | Click HERE to register

  • August 13th | 7:30AM | Children Services Citizens Committee: 21st Annual Golf Outing | Register by August 3rd | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • August 14th | The African American Male Wellness Agency 5K Walk and Run | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • August 15th | 1PM | Food Empowerment Project | Click HERE to register

  • Oct 24th | 1PM | Eat Your Ethics : Four Courses of Empowerment | Click HERE to register

  • Ongoing starting July 30th | 5PM - 6:30PM | Gardening Basics 101 | Email mahoningfoodaccess@gmail.com with your interest

  • Ongoing | Tuesdays at 11AM | Stepping out Walk the Valley | Youngstown, North Side, Wick Park

  • Ongoing | Every Forth Monday at 6:30PM | Walk with a Doc | Youngstown, South Side, St. Patrick's Church

  • Ongoing | Everyday at 12PM | Community Walk | Youngstown, South Side, Oakhill Center

  • Ongoing | Saturdays at 9AM | Black Periodt Wellness Walks | Youngstown, West Side, Lake Glacier Boathouse| Click HERE for more information.

  • Ongoing | Wednesdays at 12PM | Mocha House Walk Wednesdays | Youngstown, Downtown, Mocha House

  • Ongoing | Wednesdays at 4:30PM | Austintown Farmers Market Walk | Austintown, Austintown Farmers Market

  • Ongoing | Time/Day TBA | Arts and Culture Walk (Gamification Walks) | YSU Campus, Youngstown, Various Locations

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

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

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

  • Watch Dr. Shawna Koprucki address COVID-19 vaccine questions in Español |HERE

Webinars & Workshops

  • July 8th | 1PM | National Farmers Market Week Toolkit Highlights for Social Media Engagement| Click HERE to register

  • July 13th | 1:30PM - 3PM EDT | Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Vehicle Video Analytics and Connected Vehicle Data for Operations and Planning | National Operations Center of Excellence | Click HERE to register

  • July 14th | Community Conversation (Health Equity and Allyship) | Hosted by the American Heart Association | Click HERE to register

  • July 14th | 2PM - 3PM | Authentic Community Engagement - Best Practices for Equitable Work | Click HERE to register

  • July 15th | 7PM | COVID-19 Vaccines: What's Next for your Teen and Child? | Click HERE to register

  • July 15th | 1PM | Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing Missing Middle Housing | Click HERE to register

  • July 15th | 2PM | Community Engagement Lessons from the Pandemic | Safe Routs Partnership | Click HERE to register

  • July 21st & August 18th | 12PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register

  • July 27th | 1PM | Providing Inclusive & Integrated Services to LGBTQ+ Individuals | Click HERE to register

  • July 29th | 1:30PM - 2:00PM |Criminal Justice and Health | HPIO | Click HERE to register

  • July 29th | 12PM | Middle Neighborhoods 101 | Click HERE to register

  • July 7th and 21st, August 4th and 18th, September 1st, 15th, and September 29th, October 13th | All sessions are scheduled at 2PM EST | Health Equity Series: A Conversation on.... | Click HERE to view the sessions and register for ones that interest you

Racial Equity Webinars & Workshops

  • July 12th - 16th | Belonging at Work Summit | Rhodes Perry Consulting | Click HERE to register

  • July 20th | 3PM | Exploring Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander identity and health equity | Click HERE to register

  • July 20th | 10:30AM - 12:00PM | Health Affairs: Immigrant Health Evidence & Policy Issues | Click HERE to register

  • July 28th | 1PM | CCHCP Summer Learning Series: Health Disparities - The Core Paradox | Click HERE to register

  • July 16th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th, December 17th | 12PM | Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities | Click HERE to register

  • For the Health Webinar Series: A conversation about Race and Food Allergy |More info HERE

  • Racial Equity Institute Phase One Training | The Raymond John Wean Foundation | Multiple Dates | More info HERE

  • 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

Research & Resources

Flyers and Attachments

Grants and Letters