• the D5 Group is hiring for a Contract-Based Social Media Assistant. Click HERE to view the position description and apply.

• Food Strong Cleveland is seeking a Educational Associate | Click HERE to view the position description and apply

• Safe Routes Partnership is hiring for a Remote Executive Director. 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 

• YNDC is seeking candidates for a Housing Program Assistant. Click HERE to view the listing

• 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

• Thrive Mahoning Valley is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA Click HERE to learn more and apply. 

• MBK Ohio-Youngstown is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA. Click HERE to learn more apply. 

• The Wean Foundation is hiring for an Executive Assistant to the President. Click HERE to learn more and apply.

• Mercy Health is seeking a Community Health Liaison. 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!

• August 4th | 7PM | Greater Youngstown Italian Fest | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 5th | 7AM | African American Male Wellness Walk | Covelli Center 

• August 10th | 6PM | SOBE Theremal Energy Systems Public Meeting | Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center 903 Otis Street, Youngstown, OH 44510 | Click HERE to view the event flyer. Click HERE to view the FAQ

• August 11th | 6PM - 9PM | Science of Brewing 2023 | OH WOW | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 12th | 1PM - 2:30PM | Community Crisis: Conversation About our Children | East High School | Click HERE to view the event flyer 

• August 12th | 9AM - 12PM | Bring One Take One Plant Exchange & Sale: Garden Tools and Treasure Sale | The Ohio State University Extension | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer 

• August 12th | 9AM - 3PM | Summer Flea | The Youngstown Flea | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 13th | 9AM | Friends of the Mahoning River Group Paddle | B&O Station Banquet Hall | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event

• August 19th | 12PM - 5PM | Glenwood Avenue Festival | Click HERE to view the event flyer 

• August 23rd | 11AM - 3PM | Older Adults Day Out | Covelli Center | Click HERE to view the event flyer 

• August 23rd - August 27th | 4PM - 7PM | Penguin City Beer's 5th Anniversary Summer Carnival | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• August 23rd | 5PM - 8PM | Hope Fest | L.A. Simon Building 1528 Hillman Building St. Youngstown, OH 44507 | Click HERE to view the flyer 

• August 23rd | 5PM - 6PM | Free Plant Giveaway! | Perkins Park, 689 Perkins Dr. NW Warren, OH 44483 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• August 26th | 4PM - 11PM | The Block Party 2023 | B&O Station Banquet Hall | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event

• August 27th | 10AM | Panerathon | Convelli Center | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event  

• September 18th | 12PM - 1PM | HIIT Workout | Packard Park: Warren, OH 44483 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• October 11th | 1PM - 2PM | Walk and Talk | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• October 11th | 2PM - 4PM | Plant Pride | Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Lobby | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• October 12th | 1PM - 2PM | Full Body Fitness | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar

• October 14th | 7:30AM - 3:30PM | Vicki Doe Fitness Annual Heart Healthy Living event | Eastwood Event center Niles, OH | Early Bird Tickets - $25.00 off | Click HERE to learn more 

• November 15th | 1PM - 4PM | Turkey Time | Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center: Lobby | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• December 4th | 1PM - 2PM | Walk and Stretch | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar 

• *Ongoing until December 19th | Every Monday at 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Click HERE to view the event 

• *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.

• 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 

• August 3rd | 12PM - 1PM | Non-profit webinar Ohio advocacy funding for nonprofits | Click HERE to register

• August 3rd | 3PM | How to Apply to the USDOT's Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program | Click HERE to register 

• August 11th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Nourishing Power Lunch & Learn Series: Creating a Business Plan | Case Western Reserve University | Click HERE to Register 

• August 23rd | 1PM - 2PM | Webinar: Preparing a Successful Bid For State Capital Budget Dollars | Click HERE to register 

• August 29th | 1PM - 4:20PM ET | WIC Breastfeeding Support Campaign Webinar | USDA | Click HERE to register 

• September 27th - 28th | Economic Development: Connecting to Opportunity Free virtual workshop | Livable Communities Workshop | AARP | Click HERE to Register 

• September 28th - 30th | Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health | Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality | Click HERE to register 

• October 3rd - 5th | Ohio CDC Association 39th Annual Conference | Columbus Ohio |  Click HERE to register

• October 24th - 26th | Safe Routes to School Virtual Summit 2023 | Safe Routes Partnership | 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 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. 

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

• Curbing Traffic: Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives

• Talking Health: A New Way to Communicate about Public Health 

Articles

• Farmers March on Washington to Demand Climate Legislation 

• Farmers call for climate action in farm bill at Washington rally 

• Farmers March for Urgent Climate Action in DC 

Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com

Videos

• Sophia Buggs on Regenerating Soil and Community at Farmers for Climate Action Rally for Resilience 

On Demand Webinars

• Strategic Planning: Now What? 

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

Surveys 

• 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. 

Flyers

• Directions Home of Eastern Ohio Kinship Program 

• OhioRise Flyer: Overview for Community Partners

• Kent State University MPH Brochure | Kent State College of Public Health Policy and Management Independence Cohort 

• Fast Track Farming Program 

• OSU Extension Its All About That Plate Flyer

• Mercy Health 24/7 Fatherhood Support Services Flyer

• Rides to Medical Appointments Flyer

• FEMA Releases COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Resource Roadmap (VERSION 2.0)

• Words Matter to Reduce Stigma for People with Addictions

• Senior Support Action Group - Need Boxes Flyer 

• Senior Support Action Group - Volunteer Flyer 

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Flyer | COVID-19 Vaccine Community Talking Points

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Graphic Flyer 

• Mercy Health External FAQ 

• 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 

• EFNEP Produce Perks Midwest Flyer

• One Health Ohio COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Flyer 

• KX 101 Local Foods: Farmers Markets and Beyond 

• The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit 

• School Breakfast Week 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

• 2021 Summer Farmers Market Customer Survey

• CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations

• TNP GROW Community Garden Technical Support Resource Portal

• 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