December 2023
December 2023 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for December 2023 below.
A few highlights:
What is a Lantern Fly and What can you do about it? Click HERE to learn more.
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.
WRTA has announced on Demand Nightly Rides M-F within the Mahoning County Fixed Route Service Area. Click HERE to learn more.
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 next month's Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by December 15th.
Positions and Nominations
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is seeking a Philanthropic Services Director. Click HERE to learn more and apply
AmeriCorps is Seeking a Remote Portfolio Manager for the Midwest Region. Click HERE to learn more and apply
the D5 Group is hiring for a Contract-Based Social Media Assistant. Click HERE to view the position description and apply.
Public Health Institute is hiring a Health Equity and Inclusive development Advisor | Click HERE to view the position and apply
The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Maternal & Infant Vitality is seeking a Public Health Consultant | Click HERE to view the position and apply
Power A Clean Future Ohio is seeking a Program Manager and a Communications and Events Manager | Click HERE to view the positions and apply
Food Strong Cleveland is seeking a Educational Associate | 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
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
The Wean Foundation is hiring for an Communications Associate. 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!
Community Events and Local Activities
December 1st | 4PM | 2023 Holiday Parade, Flea on Phelps & Christmas Tree Lighting | CityScape | Click HERE to view the event details
December 1st-3rd | 2PM | Christmas Market at the Mansion | Woodland Cellars at the Manor | Click HERE to view the event details
December 2nd | 10AM - 5PM | The Santa Shuffle | Draught House | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
December 2nd | 5PM - 9PM | Parent's Night Out (Grades k-6) | JCC Youngstown | Click HERE to register
December 2nd-3rd | Youngstown Holiday Flea Market | Downtown Youngstown | Click HERE to register
December 4th | 1PM - 2PM | Walk and Stretch | Wick Park 260 Park Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
December 9th | 11AM - 3PM | Indoor Market | Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
December 14th | 5PM - 8PM | Vegan Bazaar | Poland Library | Click HERE for event details
December 14th | 6PM - 7PM | Yuletide Family Traditions around the World | Canfield Library | Click HERE to register
December 15th | 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Cooking Demonstration (Ages 18+) | Multi-Purpose Room @ The JCC Youngstown | Click HERE to Youngstown
December 15th | 2PM - 2:30PM | Stepping Out with Exercise | Main Library Youngstown | Click HERE for more details
December 15th | 7PM - 11PM | Home for the SLAVidays | Penguin City Brewing Company | Click HERE for more details
December 16th | 12PM - 1PM | Pride Youngstown Meetings | Youngstown Public Library | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
December 16th - 17th | 10AM - 5PM and 10AM - 7PM | Festive Finds Weekend | Fellow Riverside Gardens inside the Davis Center | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
December 16th-17th | 11AM | 2023 Last Minute Market | B&O Station Banquet Hall | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
December 18th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Support through Expressive Arts (Ages 18+) | JCC Youngstown | Click HERE to register
December 19th | 6PM - 7PM | Meditate with Missy | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information
December 19th | 6:30PM - 8:30PM | Sip & Paint: Woodland Birds (Ages 16+) | JCC Youngstown | Click HERE to register
December 20th | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Cookie Decorating | Newport Library | Click HERE to register
December 20th | 4PM - 5PM | Cupcake Ornaments | Struthers Library | Click HERE to register
December 23rd | 2PM - 5PM | Santa Claus is Coming to Greater Millcreek Center | Click HERE to view the event flyer
December 28th | 6PM 0 7:30PM | Genealogy and Local History | Boardman Library | Click HERE for more details | Registration opens Nov 16th at 12PM
January 2nd | 11AM - 12PM | Nam-STAY for Chair Yoga | Poland Library | Click HERE for more details
January 5th | 1PM - 2:30PM | Souper Soups | Main Library Youngstown | Click HERE for more details | Registration Opens Nov 24th at 12PM
January 8th | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move | Poland Library | Click HERE for more details
Saturdays | 12PM - 1PM | Yoga at Westside Bowl | Westside Bowl | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
*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
Webinars, Summits, Zoom Networking Opportunities, & Conferences
Racial Equity Webinars & Workshops
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.
Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Webinar Recordings
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
Articles
Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com
Videos
On Demand Webinars and Trainings
CDC Train: Introduction to Quality Improvement in Public Health
CDC Train: Community Tool Box Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts
A Public Health Approach to Alzheimers and Other Dementias (free, online, interactive curriculum)
LGBTQIA+ 101: A Crash Course in Queer Basics from Love Boldly
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
Flyers, Surveys, and Attachments
Surveys
Eastgate is seeking input for the Youngstown Poland Rd. Corridor as part of their planning activities. Click HERE to take the survey.
Flyers
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
Health Policy Ohio What Leaders need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Research & 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
CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations
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
Student Loans Resources:
Need resources for yourself or your organization about PSLF? Check out a resource for it HERE.
Need more information on PSLF or have a specific question? Try the PSLF Support Program Group on Facebook or book a presentation from one of their experts
Need more information about the SAVE Repayment Plan (replacement for the REPAYE Plan). Click HERE for more information