Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for July 2022 below.
A few highlights:
Congratulations to Christian Bennet for Receiving the 2022 "Community Development Young Professional Award" from the OCCD!! Click HERE to join us in congratulating Christian.
Congratulations to Mary Danus and the Boulevard Park Block Watch for being awarded a AARP Community Challenge 2022 Grant to convert a vacant space into a pocket park, with benches, swings, a flagpole, and picnic tables!
Congratulations Justin Mondok for being promoted to Assistant Director of Planning and Development at Eastgate!
July 10th | 5PM - 7PM | CHIP Community Meeting | Location: Eugenia Atkinson Center & Warren City Council Chambers | Refreshments will be provided!
The Voices for Healthy Kids 2022 Application is now open! The deadline for the short form application is September 6th. There will also be a Info Session and Q&A for the call for applications on July 13th at 1PM EST click HERE to register.
Eastgate is seeking input for Bike and Pedestrian Planning. Click HERE to find the Walk and Bike Public Input map and the Walk and Bike Input Survey.
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.
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
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.
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!
To be included in the August Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by Friday, July 29th.
FCS is looking for a VISTA for the FCS Intergenerational Tech and Talk Program! Click HERE to learn more and apply
CFAES is hiring a SNAP-Ed Program Assistant. Click HERE for more information
Johns Hopkins University is hiring for a Deputy Director, Health Policy Research Scholars. Click HERE for more information
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers is looking for a Data Analyst. Click HERE for more information
Ohio Association of Community Health Centers is looking for a Quality Improvement Coordinator. Click HERE for more information
Ohio State University is hiring for a Program Assistant, SNAP-Ed position for Columbiana County. Click HERE to apply and Click HERE to view the position flyer
An AmeriCorps VISTA is looking for The Intergenerational Tech & Talk Program. Click HERE to view the recruitment Flyer and 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.
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!
June 8th - August 31st | Austintown Farmers' Market Summer Market | 5PM - 8PM | 6000 Kirk Road Austintown, OH 44515 | Click HERE to view their Facebook Page
All throughout July there are Partner-Led Convenings for the White House Conference on Hunger Nutrition and Health |
Click HERE to see sessions and register
July 5th - August 23rd | Tuesdays | 6PM - 7:15PM | Yoga Basics Outdoor Course | Mill Creek MetroParks | Click HERE to register
July 6th | 9AM - 11AM | Bike & Bird | Mill Crek MetroParks | Click HERE to register
July 6th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Picnic at the Market | Click HERE to view the Facebook Post
July 7th - 27th | Wednesdays | 12PM - 1PM | T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens for Seniors 60+ | Mill Creek MetroParks | Click HERE to register
July 7th, 8th, 14th, & 21st | 11AM - 2PM | ACTION Mobile Market on Wheels 2022 July Dates | Multiple Locations | Click HERE to view the flyer
July 9th | 10AM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM | Akron Children's Hospital Health and Wellness Day | Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center 903 Otis St. Youngstown | Click HERE to view the flyer for more information
July 10th | 5PM - 7PM | CHIP Community Meeting | Location: Eugenia Atkinson Center & Warren City Council Chambers | Refreshments will be provided!
July 13th | 10AM - 11AM | CycWard Bike Shop Ribbon Cutting | CycWard Bike Club | Click HERE for more information
July 13th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers' Market Dog Days of Summer | Click HERE to view the Facebook Post
July 15th | 1PM - 5PM | Swim & Dive-In Movie Family Nite | Click HERE for more information
July 16th | 10AM | Coffee with the Birds | Trumbull County MetroParks | Click HERE for more information
July 20th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers' Market Games Day | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 27th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers Market Take Your Pants for a Walk Day | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 29th - 30th | Schedule Coming Soon| Mahoning Valley Irish Festival | Click HERE to view their website for more information
August 1st | 12:45 - 3:30PM | National Girlfriends Day Forum: Mental/Emotional Self Care | Austintown Library 600 S Raccoon Rd, Austintown, 44515 | Click HERE to view the flyer
August 3rd | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers' Market School Supply Drive | Click HERE to view the Facebook Post
August 4th, 11th, 18th, & 26th | 11AM - 2PM | ACTION Mobile Market on Wheels 2022 August Dates | Multiple Locations | Click HERE to view the flyer
August 5th | 10AM - 5PM | MYCAP Community Health Day | 1325 Fifth Ave. Youngstown, OH 44504
August 6th | 12PM - 3PM | National Health Center Week | One Health Ohio at Alliance 1390 Arch Avenue Alliance | Click HERE to view the flyer
August 8th | 11AM - 3PM | National Health Center Week | One Health Ohio at Lloyd McCloy 1977 Niles Road SE Warren | Click HERE to view the flyer
August 10th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers S'MORE Summer, Please! | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
August 11th | 11AM - 3PM | National Health Center Week | One Health Ohio at Glenwood 2649 Glenwood Ave Youngstown | Click HERE to view the flyer
August 15th | 1PM | Polarity Thinking: Leveraging Difference for System Change | 2022 Collaborative Learning Series Featuring Chris Thompson Civic Collaboration | Click HERE to view the flyer and Click HERE to Register
August 17th | 5:30 - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers Market Community Day | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
August 18th | 5:30PM - 8PM | Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Results Celebration | Click HERE to view the event on Eventbrite
August 24th | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers Market Kindness Day | Click HERE to register
August 25th | 10AM - 11:30AM | Ohio CDC | Mobilizing the Community | Click HERE to register
August 31st | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | Austintown Farmers Market Last Weekly Market of the Season | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
June through the end of October | Sundays | 12:30PM - 4:30PM | Niles Farmers Market | 434 Robbins Avenue Niles, OH | Click HERE to view their Facebook Page
September 1st | Statewide Farm Bill Convening Focusing on Food Security | Registration opens August 4th | Click HERE to view the flyer
September 9th | 8AM - 12:15PM | Unmute the Uncomfortable: A Roundtable Discussion on Racial Equity Action Steps for Providers, Organizations, and Community Advocates | Click HERE to register
September 10th | 8AM | September Spin Bicycle Tour | Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483 | Click HERE to view the Facebook event
October 3rd | 12PM - 1PM | Nonprofits: Raise Your Voice & Hear from an Advocate |Virtual | Click HERE to learn more and register
November 3rd | 2022 Virtual Ohio Conference on Service & Volunteerism | Click HERE for more information
November 16th | 12PM - 1PM | Nonprofits: Raise Your Voice & Make an Impact in Washington, DC | Virtual | Click HERE to learn more and register
*Ongoing | Every Forth Monday at 6:30PM | Walk with a Doc | Youngstown, South Side, St. Patrick's Church
*Ongoing | Tuesdays and Fridays | 10:30AM | Stepping Out Youngtown Walk in the Park | Wick Park 260 Park Ave Youngstown, OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the flyer
*Ongoing | 1st and 3rd Thursdays from June through September | 4PM - 8PM | B&O Night Market | B&O Banquet Station and Spring Commons Park
*Ongoing | Saturdays 9:30AM | Reduce Stress & Tension Walk with Us! Walk Led by Carmella Marie | Deep Roots Self Care Company | Park at our store 822 Billingsgate Ave. Youngstown Ohio | Click HERE to view the flyer
*Ongoing | Saturdays at 9AM | Black Periodt Wellness Walks | Youngstown, West Side, Lake Glacier Boathouse| Click HERE for more information.
*Ongoing | Everyday at 12PM | Community Walk | Youngstown, South Side, Oakhill Center
*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.
July 13th | 1PM | Call for Applications: Policy Campaign Info Session and Q&A | American Heart Association Voices for Healthy Kids | Click HERE to register
July 20th | 10:30AM | 2022 Budget Training Academy: Budget Advocacy 101 | Click HERE to register
July 26th | 2PM | Comms Crash Course: Using Social Media for Public Health Communications | Public Health Communications Collaborative | Click HERE to register
August 17th | 10:30AM | 2022 Budget training Academy: HHS 101 | Center for Community Solutions | Click HERE to register
September 13th -14th | 8AM - 1PM | 2022 Public Health Law Summit | Network for Public Health Law | Click HERE to register
September 22nd | 10AM - 11:30AM | Ohio CDC | Engaging the Community in Change | Click HERE to register
October 27th | 10AM - 11:30AM | Advocating For Change | Ohio CDC | Click HERE to register
November 17th | 10AM - 11:30AM | Engaging With Diverse Populations | Ohio CDC | 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 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
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.
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
Its not too late to claim your child tax credit flyer (English)
Its not too late to claim your child tax credit flyer (Espanol)
Trumbull County Soil & Water Conservation District 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Survey
CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations
National Park Trust - Youth Leadership Program
Community Tool Box - Capacity Building Trainings
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.
Ohio Chapter ISA Certified Arborist Scholarship HERE and HERE
National Parks Service Park Health Ambassador Program HERE
AARP Smart Cycling Quick Guide HERE
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
Mahoning County Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Virtual Classes Flyer
Health Policy Ohio What Leaders need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Newsletter Recommendation from March Women's History Month Spotlight Facebook Posts: Black Faces, White space: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors by Carolyn Finney
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Mahoning Matters: For the Health of It | What Commuting by bicycle taught me about myself and my community By Sarah Lowry
Union of Concerned Scientists: Why we Can't Separate Justice and Sustainability in the Food System
Health Affairs Pathways: While we Wait: Into the Archives - The History of Mental Health Policy
Contagious Conversations: Policies and Laws for Health of All
Change Lab Solutions: How Do Health Departments Create Regulations, Policies, & Guidance Documents?
Soul Fire Farm - Ending Racism and Injustice in the Food System
HCP Collaborative Learning Series 6/15: System Thinking
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
Reducing Inequities in Early Childhood Mental Health: How Might the Neighborhood Built Environment Help Close the Gap? A systematic Research and Critical Review
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. .
FoodCorps has opened its application to become a FoodCorps service member. Click HERE to learn more and apply by January 10th 2022.
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!