February 2023
February 2023 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for February 2023 below.
A few highlights:
Obama Foundation Leaders USA program application deadline Feb. 3rd
Apply to host a PHAP associate - applications accepted Feb. 1st-28th
Meijer offering SNAP customers 10% off on produce throughout February, March
The Active Transportation Team is hiring for a Pedestrian Safety Outreach & Education Coordinator. Click HERE to check out the flyer. Please share with your networks if you can!
Serve Ohio's Volunteer Engagement Fundamentals Course Application is now open. The deadline to apply is Feb. 2nd at 11:59PM. Click HERE to apply
2023 National Walking College Application Opens Feb. 1st - 28th
APPLY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF HERE
Need resources for yourself or your organization about PSLF? Check out a resource for it HERE.
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.
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
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 February Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by Monday, February 27th.
Positions and Nominations
The Wean Foundation is hiring for an Executive Assistant to the President. Click HERE to learn more and apply.
Several Partners are hiring through the Nonprofit Leadership Fellowship program for Summer 2023. Click HERE to view the Facebook flyer. for more information contact Laura Dewberry at LJDewberry@ysu.edu and apply on Handshake
The Active Transportation Team is hiring for a Pedestrian Safety Outreach & Education Coordinator. Click HERE to check out the flyer.
Mercy Health is seeking a Community Health Liaison. Click HERE to learn more and apply
Trumbull County Children Services is hiring a Cook/Meal Preparation & Life Skills Advisor | Click HERE to view the call for applicants and apply
YNDC has openings for a Marketing Assistant, Housing Program Assistant, Construction team Member, and a Community Engagement Fellow. Click HERE to learn more and apply
COHHIO has an opening for a Youth Housing Initiative Director. Click HERE to learn more and apply.
COHHIO is currently hiring for the position of Finance Director. 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
February 2nd | 3PM - 5PM | East Side Youngstown Health Improvement Zone Meeting | Price Memorial AME Zion Church
February 4th | 10AM - 1PM | Citywide Brotherhood Summit | Packard Shelter House | Click HERE to view the flyer | Click HERE to register
February 6th | 5:30PM - 7PM | February Full Moon Hike | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
February 6th | 6PM - 7:30PM EST | Stream Quality Monitoring Training for Northeast Ohio | ECO | Click HERE to register via the Eventbrite
February 7th | 6:30PM - 7:30PM | Tree Inventory Training for Northeast Ohio | ECO | Click HERE to register via the Eventbrite
February 8th | 9AM - 10AM | Recreational Hikes | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to view the event details
February 8th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Nutrition Information from the US Food and Drug Administration | Youngstown Main Library 305 Wick Ave Youngstown Ohio | Click HERE to register for the event (space is limited)
Feb. 9th | 1PM - 7PM | Mahoning County CHIP Open House & Resource Fair | B & O Station Banquet Hall 530 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, OH 44502 | Click HERE to view the eventbrite
February 9th | 3PM - 5PM | North Side Youngtown Health Improvement Zone Meeting | Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom
February 10th | 12PM - 2PM | Culinary Foundations - Egg - Egg-cellent Eggs | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register (limited space remaining)
February 16th | 3PM - 5PM | Youngstown Health Improvement Zone South Side Meeting | Needle's Eye 74 Kenmore Avenue
February 16th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Youngstown 3rd Ward Meeting | Jewish Community Center of Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
February 17th | 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Stop SOBE Public Town Hall | First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown 1105 Elm St. Youngstown, 44505 | Click HERE for more information | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
February 18th | 9AM - 1PM | Beaver Creek Trail Day | 11652 Leslie Rd. Lisbon Ohio 44432 | Click HERE to view the Facebook event
February 18th | 3PM - 6PM | AACC Free Community Health Fair | Arab American Community Center 15 Belgrade Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the event on Facebook
CANCELLED February 22nd | 6PM - 7:30PM | Introducing our Seed Library | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
Feb. 23rd | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
Feb. 23rd | 12PM - 2PM | Mahoning Valley Mobile Market | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event description
Feb. 23rd | 3PM - 5PM | West Side Youngstown Health Improvement Zone Meeting | Grace Evangelistic Temple Church
Feb. 24th | 2PM - 2:30PM | Stepping Out with Exercise | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event description
Feb. 24th | 7PM | Carolyn Finney author of Black Faces, White Spaces at St. John's Episcopal Church | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
February 25th | 1:15PM - 2:15PM | Black History 365 Session 1 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
February 26th | 1PM - 4PM | Soul Food Sunday with Food 4 Your Soul | Grace AME 1137 Main St. Warren, OH | Tickets are $20 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
February 27th | 6PM | Legislative Update | The Community Mobilization Coalition | Zoom | Click HERE to join the Zoom Meeting
Feb. 28th | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event description
February 28th | 5:30PM - 7:30PM | Impactful Public Participation | Youngstown YWCA 25 W. Rayen Ave. | Click HERE to view the flyer
March 2nd | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 4th | 10AM - 3PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross | Austintown Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 6th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 6th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Culinary Foundations - The Budget - Friendly Potato | Youngtown Main Library | Click HERE to register (registration opens Jan 23rd)
March 9th | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 9th | 6PM - 7PM | Rainbow room - A monthly support group for queer youth and/or allies | Michael Kusalaba Library Large Meeting Room with Catering Option | Click HERE to view the event description
March 9th | 6PM - 7PM | All About Therapy Dogs | Boardman Library | Click HERE to register
March 9th | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | Color Yourself Calm | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 13th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 14th | 6PM - 7PM | Meditate with Missy | Poland Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 15th | 6PM | Ohio Redistricting Update from Fair Districts | ONLINE | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
March 16th | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Public Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 16th | 1PM - 2:30PM | Pots and Seeds | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register | Registration Opens Feb 2nd at 12PM
March 17th | 4PM - 6PM | Hike through Packard Park | Packard Park Warren Ohio 44483 | Email Dalton Campana with any Questions
March 20th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 21st | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapters of American Red Cross | Poland Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 22nd | 11AM - 12PM | Chair Yoga | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 23rd | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 25th | 1PM - 2PM | Wild Mushrooms, A World of Wonder at our Feet | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 27th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
March 27th | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross | Boardman Library | Click HERE to view the description
March 28th | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
March 29th | Fitness Seminar: Wick Park | 1PM - 2PM | Wick Park Youngstown Ohio | Free Full body Workout Seminar | Email Dalton Campana with any Questions
March 29th | 6PM - 7:30PM | National Nutrition Month: Gluten Free Foods and Cooking | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register | Registration opens Feb 15th at 12PM
March 30th | 10AM - 11AM | Let's Move! | Boardman Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 1st | 10AM - 3PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 3rd | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 6th | 11AM - 12PM | Color Yourself Calm | Sebring Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 6th | 12:00PM - 1:30PM | Culinary Foundations - All You Knead to Know About Bread | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 6th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Culinary Foundations - All You Knead to Know About Bread | Click HERE to register
April 7th | 10AM - 4PM | Blood Drive Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross | Poland Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 7th | 2PM - 3PM | Spring Break Planting for Kids | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE to register
April 10th | 9AM - 8PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Library Small Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 10th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 10th | 5PM - 6PM | DIY Fairy Garden Terrariums | Struthers | Click HERE to register
April 11th | 9AM - 8PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 11th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Collaborating with Strangers (CoLAB) Workshops: Jumpstarting Partnerships and Creative Ideas | Youngstown Main Library | Registration opens Feb. 28th at 12PM | Click HERE to register
April 11th | 6PM - 7PM | Meditate with Missy | Poland Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 12th | 9AM - 8PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Library Small Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 12th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Culinary Foundations - All You Knead to Know About Bread | Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 13th | 9AM - 8PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Small Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 13th | 11AM - 12PM | Ways to De-Stress | East Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 13th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Bread Club - Pizza Dough | Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 13th | 6PM - 7PM | Rainbow room - A monthly support group for queer youth and/or allies | Michael Kusalaba Library Large Meeting Room with Catering | Click HERE to view the event description
April 14th | 9AM - 5:30PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Small Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 14th | 2PM - 3PM | Spring Planting for Adults | Tri-Lakes Library | Click HERE to register
April 15th | 8AM - 2PM | Mental Health Fair | Youngstown Local Office of Minority Health | Eugenia Atkinson Center 903 Otis Street | Click HERE to view the flyer
April 15th | 9AM - 5:30PM | Plant Swap | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 15th | 12PM - 1PM | Mason Jar Hydroponic Gardening | Michael Kusalaba Library | Click HERE to register | Registration opens Mar 4th
April 17th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Bread Club - Pizza Dough | Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 18th | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross | Poland Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 20th | 12PM - 1:30PM | No Bake Cherry Cheese Pie | Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 21st | 2PM - 4PM | DIY Citronella Luminary (keep mosquitos away) | Canfield Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 22nd | 11AM - 2PM | Youngstown City Wide Baby Shower | Youngstown Local Office on Minority Health | Covelli Center 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the flyer
April 24th | 10AM - 11AM | Take a Walk @ the Library | Poland Public Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 24th | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Success for Succulents | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event description
April 24th | 5:30PM - 7PM | No Bake Cherry Cheese Pie | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 25th | 11AM - 5PM | Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of American Red Cross | Austintown Library Large Meeting Room | Click HERE to view the event description
April 28th | 1PM - 2PM | Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
April 29th | 11AM - 2PM | Health Fair Fun Day | Youngstown Local Office on Minority Health & Youngstown City Health District | Wick Park 260 Park Ave. Youngstown OH 44503 | Click HERE to view the flyer
April 29th | 2PM - 3PM | Plant Me Green | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
May 17th | 3PM - 5PM | Perennial Planting Seminar | Packard Park Warren Ohio 44483 | Free Perrennial planting event | Free bulb and pot container | Email Dalton Campana with any Questions
*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 | Every Tuesday from 5PM - 6PM | Namasbrew Yoga with Victoria | Birdfish Brewing Co. | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
*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.
Webinars, Summits, & Conferences
February 1st | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
February 2nd | 2PM | The Critical Role of Dads: Exploring the Benefits of Father-Friendly Pediatric Care | Click HERE to register
February 7th | 11AM EST | Regent Park. Social Housing Done Right. Developer's Social Responsibility. | Cities for Everyone | Click HERE to register
February 8th | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
February 9th | 11AM ET | FP Virtual Dialogue: Freeing the State: Strategies for defending democracy around the world | Click HERE to register
February 9th | 12PM ET | Career Spotlight: Connecting transportation & Public Health at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center | Click HERE to register
February 14th | 2PM ET | The Walk Audit: An Effective Tool for Community Change | Click HERE to register
February 15th | 2PM EST | New CMS Guidance on Addressing Social Needs Through Medicaid: Implications for States, Managed Care, and Health Systems | Click HERE to register
February 15th | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
February 16th | 1PM ET | Outdoor air pollution and health | Click HERE to register
February 21st | 3PM EST | Non-partisan strategies to advance health policy | County Health Ranks and Roadmaps | Click HERE to register
February 22nd | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
February 23rd | 1PM ET | Webinar series: Fundamentals of Vision Zero Action Planning | Vision Zero Network | Click HERE to register
February 23rd | 2PM EST | The Impact of Youth Voices in Transforming Pediatric Care | Click HERE to register
March 1st | 1PM EST | The Power of the Commons: Policy, Practice & Systems Change in America's Public Spaces | Click HERE to register
March 1st | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
March 7th | 11AM ET | Cities for People. Guest: Helle Soholt, Founding Partner, CEO, Gehl Architects, Denmark | Cities for Everyone | Click HERE to register
March 8th | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
March 15th | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
March 22nd | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
March 23rd | A DEVEX Summit on Water and the SDGS Wash Works 2023 | Click HERE to register
March 26th - 29th | 2023 National Bike Summit | 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
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.
Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Webinar Recordings
Podcasts
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
On Demand Webinars
Past Webinar Recordings
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
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. .
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!
Flyers, Surveys, and Attachments
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
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