February 2022

February 2022 HCP Network News

Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for February 2022 below.

A few highlights:

  • CFMV is hiring for THREE positions including at Network Coordinator Position for HCP as well as for the Operations and Grant Administrator and Accountant Positions. Click HERE to view the current Job Openings. Please share and apply!

  • CFMV is accepting Grant applications for multiple Grants. Apply By April 1st. Click HERE for more information and to apply.

  • Youngstown State University is looking for participants (who own a wearable fitness tracker) for their Survey on the Utility of Wearable Fitness Trackers. Click HERE to view the flyer to learn more and take the survey

  • United Way, Mahoning Valley Financial stability partnership is offering free tax assistance for low to moderate income individuals and families as well as seniors. For more information click HERE.

  • Eastgate Regional Council of Governments has opened the application for the FY23 Planning Grant to assist municipalities with planning efforts. For more information and to apply click HERE.

  • The 2022 Walking College Application is now open. Click HERE to fill out the google form.

  • The 2022 AARP Community Challenge application is now open! Applications are due March 22nd by 5PM ET. Click HERE to apply.

  • The Trumbull County Creating Healthy Communities Coalition is looking for Volunteers for a Food Availability and Affordability Surveyor. To learn more and fill out a google form to volunteer click HERE.

  • The City of Youngstown is planning improvements to Kirkmere Park and are requesting Community Input! Click HERE to fill out their questionnaire.

  • Safe Routes to School is still accepting Funding Applications until March 4th. Click HERE for more information.

  • OSU has released a Ohio Food systems map. Using this interactive map you can view many aspects of Ohio's food system. Click HERE to view the map

  • Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has released the Application for their Healthy Snack Fund. Find that HERE.

  • Trumbull County Combined Health District has released a list of qualifications to receive a 3rd dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Find that document HERE

  • The Mahoning County Suicide Prevention Coalition is calling for art therapists' art. The Submission deadline is April 1st. Click HERE to view their flyer for more information. An Art Therapy and Suicide Prevention Gallery Showing will be held in May. for more information click HERE.

  • WRTA and Comfort-Care-A-Van are offering free rides to medical Appoints. Click HERE to view the flyer

  • Vaccination Action Group—See this FLYER for more information.

  • iCan Shine Bike Camp is looking for volunteers for their bike camp at the Boardman-Glenwood 13th through the 17th. For more information click HERE.

  • USPS is providing Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests to those who place an order. One set of 4 free at home tests per Residential households. Click HERE to order

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 the March Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by Friday February 25th.



Positions & Nominations

  • The Community Foundation is hiring for THREE positions including at Network Coordinator Position for HCP as well as for the Operations and Grant Administrator and Accountant Positions. Click HERE to view the current Job Openings. Please share and apply! You can also see more information HERE.

  • Family and Community Services is looking to fill TWO FT employee positions. Click HERE for the Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator position and HERE for the Manager - Senior Support Action Group, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP position.

  • Buckeye Flame is hiring for a Staff writer position. Click HERE for more information.

  • The Raymond John Wean Foundation is looking for an Executive Assistant to the President. Click HERE to apply.

  • The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) is looking for a VISTA candidate for their ShareCorps-NDC-Hunger & Health Associate Position. Click HERE to learn more.

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

Partner Events & Local Activities

  • Mar. 2nd |3PM-5PM | WRTA Neighborhood Forum | Click HERE to attend

  • Mar. 3rd | Sixth Ward Community Input Meeting | Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church at 505 Parkcliffe Ave. Youngstown

  • Mar. 5th | 1PM | Intro to Beekeeping | The Cortland Library | Click HERE for more information | no registration required

  • Mar. 7th - 11th | Week of Hope | Stand Grow Thrive | Click HERE for more information

  • Mar. 9th - Apr. 27th | 6PM - 8PM EST | Black Women's Wellness Group | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • Mar. 10th | 6PM - 8PM | Listen, Lead and Share: Community Conversations on Climate and Clean Energy | ACTION and the Ohio Climate Justice Fund | Click HERE to view the flyer| Contact Vicki Vicars at 330-717-8953 or vicki-stpatricks@neo.rr.com

  • Mar. 10th | 6PM - 8PM | Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies - VIRTUAL ONLY | Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District | Click HERE to register

  • Mar. 12th | 10AM - 12PM | Downtown Community Clean Up | TNP | Click HERE to learn more

  • Mar. 12th | 11AM - 2PM | Delta health Fair | Choffin Career and Technical Center 200 E. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503 | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • Mar. 12th | 12PM - 2PM | Mentor Marsh: Wicked Weeds | Tackling Invasive Plants on Your Property (MORNING SESSION) | Click HERE to register

  • Mar 12th | 3PM - 5PM | Mentor Marsh: Wicked Weeds | Tackling Invasive Plants on Your Property (AFTERNOON SESSION) | Click HERE to register

  • Mar. 17th | 2022 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon | Ancient Order of Hibernians | Click HERE to view the registration form

  • Mar. 25th | 2PM | Community Food Production Focus Group | Trumbull County Creating Healthy Communities | Click HERE to view the flyer

  • May 16th - 20th | 8AM - 4:30PM | Art Therapy & Suicide Prevention: Building Hope and Resiliency for the Future | Click HERE for more information

  • June 9th | 2022 Greater Ohio Summit Reflect & Refocus: Furthering Resilient Communities | Click HERE for more information

  • *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 | 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

  • *Walks and Rides may be suspended until spring/summer.

Webinars & Workshops

  • March 1st | 1PM - 2:30PM | Travel restrictions during pandemics: considerations and consequences | Boston SPH | Click HERE to register

  • March 1st | 3PM - 4PM | FY2023 Challenge America Guidelines Webinar | Click HERE to register

  • Mar. 2nd | 1PM EST |SNAP to Skills: Integrating Effective Workforce Development Services into E&T Programs | USDA | Click HERE to register

  • March 2nd | 2PM - 3PM | Dream Play Build: Hands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Places and Spaces - convo with authors James Rojas and John Kamp | America Walks | Click HERE to register

  • March 3rd | 11AM - 12:15PM | A Paradigm Shift is Necessary to Eliminate Health Disparities | Kirwan Institute Virtual Forum | Click HERE to register

  • March 3rd - April 7th 2022 | | Thursdays 10AM - 11:30 AM | Serve Ohio Volunteer Engagement Fundamentals Course | Serve Ohio | Sessions will take place virtually via Zoom | Click HERE for more information

  • Mar. 9th | 3PM | Meal Talk: School Breakfast | USDA | Click HERE to register

  • March 17th | 11AM - 12:15PM | Building Equitable and Inclusive Civic Engagement Columbus and Beyond| Kirwan Institute Virtual Forum | Click HERE to register

  • March 17th | 1PM | The Comprehensive Plan: Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Communities for the 21st Century |Smart Growth | Click HERE to register

  • March 31st | 11AM - 12:15PM | One Year After Atlanta: Understanding the long history of Racism and Violence Against Asians in the United States | Kirwan Institute Virtual Forum | Click HERE to register

  • April 14th | 11AM - 12:15PM | Locked up and Locked Out: Understanding the Relationship between incarceration and Eviction | Kirwan Institute Virtual Forum | Click HERE to register

  • April 28th | 11AM - 12:15PM | The COVID-19 Needs Assessment Project of the Association of Black Psychologists: Mental Health and Other Findings| Kirwan Institute Virtual Forum | 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

  • Register for the YWCA Stand against Racism Challenge HERE.

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

  • Racial Equity Institute Virtual Groundwater and Virtual Phase 1Dates for 2022 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

Research & Resources

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Surveys

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Grants and Letters

Grant and Loan Opportunities