A few highlights:
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 Friday, January 27th.
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!
January 5th | 12:30PM | Mahoning Valley Mobile Market
Youngstown Main Library
January 6th | 12:30PM | Mahoning Valley Mobile Market | Newport Library
January 7th | 11AM - 2PM | ACTION Open House & Ribbon Cutting | 435 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
January 7th | 5:30PM - 7PM | January Full Moon Hike | Mill Creek Park | Click HERE to register
January 11th | 9AM - 10AM | Recreational Hikes | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to view the event details
January 13th | 8AM - 9AM | MerlinID App - Bird Hike | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
January 14th | 10AM - 1PM | Winter Farm & Art Market 2023 | Birdfish Brewing Co. | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
January 14th | 11AM - 12:30PM | Virtual Legislative Update | League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown | ZOOM | REGISTRATION REQUIRED | Click HERE to register on eventbrite
January 15th | 3:30PM EST | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Worship Service | Price Memorial AME Zion 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, OH | Click HERE to view the flyer
January 16th | 8:45AM - 12:15PM EST | 40th Annual MLK Community Workshop | Click HERE to view the flyer
January 16th | "Beyond the Dream" MLK Day 2023 Youth Workshop | 2051 Niles Rd. Warren, OH 44484 | Click HERE to register
January 18th | 12PM - 2PM | Selfie Station Event at Perkins Park | Perkins Park Warren Ohio, 44481 | Email Dalton Campana with any Questions
January 18th | 4PM - 6PM | Community Information and Public Input Event | Eastgate Regional Council of Governments | Warren Library - 444 Mahoning Ave. NW | Click HERE to view the flyer
January 19th | 3PM - 5PM | Youngstown Health Improvement Zone South Side Meeting | Needle's Eye 74 Kenmore Avenue
January 19th | 5PM - 8PM | Vegan Bazaar | 311 S Main St. Poland, Ohio (Poland Library | Click HERE to view the flyer on Facebook
January 21st | 10AM - 12PM | Naturalist Walk -- Deer Ecology | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
January 21st | 10AM | Run Club Meetup | Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
January 21st | 1PM - 3PM | URC And Walking In My Truth Workshop: It's All About ME | United Returning Citizens | Click HERE to view the event flyer
January 24th | 6PM - 8PM | Building a Better Table "Who's Making the Change?" | Click HERE to view the flyer | Click HERE to register
January 24th | 6PM - 7PM | Cookbook Club @ Liberty | Warren-Trumbull County Public Library | Click HERE to register
January 25th | 9AM - 10AM | Recreational Hikes | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
January 26th | 12PM | Mahoning Valley Mobile Market | Sebring Library
January 26th | 3PM - 5PM | West Side Youngstown Health Improvement Zone Meeting | Grace Evangelistic Temple Church
January 27th | 1PM - 2PM | Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
January 28th | 12PM - 1PM | MetroMutts: New Year New Trail | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
January 28th | 2PM | Sprouting Chefs @ Howland | Click HERE to view the event page | Register by January 25th
January 29th | 12PM - 1:30PM | LandArt | Mill Creek Metroparks | Click HERE to register
January 31st | 6PM | Book Club Discussion on Zoom: Black Faces, White Spaces | Click HERE to view the event flyer
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 22nd | 6PM - 7:30{M | Introducing our Seed Library | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
Feb. 23rd | 3PM - 5PM | West Side Youngstown Health Improvement Zone Meeting | Grace Evangelistic Temple Church
Feb. 24th | 7PM | Carolyn Finney author of Black Faces, White Spaces at St. John's Episcopal Church | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
March 6th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Culinary Foundations - The Budget - Friendly Potato | Youngtown Main Library | Click HERE to register (registration opens Jan 23rd)
March 15th | 6PM | Ohio Redistricting Update from Fair Districts | ONLINE | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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 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
April 15th | 12PM - 1PM | Mason Jar Hydroponic Gardening | Michael Kusalaba Library | Click HERE to register | Registration opens Mar 4th
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.
January 10th | 11AM EST | The 15-minute City, with Professor Carlos Moreno | Click HERE to register
January 10th | 3PM - 4PM ET | Pecha Kucha: Case Studies On Urban E-Bike Access | Next City | Click HERE to register
January 11th | 1PM EST | "Me vs. Us: A Health Divided" A Conversation with Michael Stein, MD | Click HERE to register
January 17th | 2PM ET | National Day of Racial Healing: The Healing Power of Storytelling | Click HERE to register
January 19th | 11AM ET | Queer Characters and Queer Readings in the Bible | LOVEboldly | Click HERE to register
January 19th | 1PM EST | Collecting and Disseminating Public Health Data Disaggregated by Race and Ethnicity to Advance Health Equity: Navigating the Legal Issues | Click HERE to register
January 19th | 1PM ET | Harnessing the Power of Trail Networks: TrailNational Collaborative Kick-Off | Click HERE to register
January 24th | 11AM EST | The Walkable City, 10 Years Later. Guest: Jeff Speck, author, consultant | Click HERE to register
January 24th | 1PM | Let's Make It Official! Safe Routes to School Plans and Policies | Click HERE to register
January 25th | 1-3PM ET | Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens | Click HERE to register
January 25th | 2PM - 3:30PM | Black Food Sovereignty, Community Stories | Click HERE to register
January 27th | 11AM - 12PM | Understanding Ohio's Bieennial Budget Process | Greater Ohio | Click HERE to register
January 31st | 11AM | Policymaking for Housing Justice: Unpacking the Equity Challenges of Housing Code Enforcement | ChangeLab Solutions | Click HERE to register
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 14th | 2PM ET | The Walk Audit: An Effective Tool for Community Change | 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 22nd | 2PM | Climate Change and Human Health | Click HERE to register
February 23rd | 2PM EST | The Impact of Youth Voices in Transforming Pediatric Care | 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 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 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.
Public Health Review: Improving Health Equity With Data
Free-From Podcast: What a Jar of PB won't do: Food Security vs. Nutrition Security
Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com
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
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!
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.
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
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