July 2023
July 2023 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for July 2023 below.
A few highlights:
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 May Network News updates, please send items to Robin Perry by July 28th.
Positions and Nominations
the D5 Group is hiring for a Contract-Based Social Media Assistant. 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 applyTrumbull 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!
Community Events and Local Activities
July 2nd | R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Basketball league starts | FREE Registration | Click HERE to read the Facebook Flyer
July 7th | Monday and Thursday 6PM - 8PM | HOPE Summer Rec Basketball Program 2023 | FREE Registration | Click HERE to view the event flyer on Facebook
July 8th | 9AM - 3PM | Our #Freedom Flea | Youngstown Flea | 365 E. Boardman St, Youngstown 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 8th | 10AM - 5PM | Summer Fesitval of the Arts | Raymond John Wean Foundation Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 8th - July 9th | 10AM - 4PM | YSU Summer Festival of the Arts | 229 E. Front St. Youngstown, 445403-1407 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 10th | 6PM - 8PM | Building a Better Table Session 3: Who's Making the Change? | Youngstown YWCA (25. W Rayen Ave) | Click HERE to view the flyer
July 10th - August 4th | Y-girls Steam Ahead Warren | YWCA 2023 Summer Camp | Click HERE to view the flyer
July 15th | 4PM - 7PM EDT | 11th Annual Butterfly Festival | Southside Community Butterfly Garden | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
July 18th | 3PM - 6PM | Christmas in July - Warren Farmers Market @ the AMP | Click HERE to view the event flyer
July 21st | Gardening 101: 2 Season EXT with Fall Crops | Click HERE to view the event flyer
July 21st - 22nd | Healthy Community Partnership Safer Street Series | Click HERE to view the event flyer
July 22nd | 4PM | WR22 "WeRemember 22" | Click HERE to view the Event flyer
August 5th | 7AM | African American Male Wellness Walk | Covelli Center
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
*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, Zoom Networking Opportunities, & Conferences
August 11th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Nourishing Power Lunch & Learn Series: Creating a Business Plan | Case Western Reserve University | 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 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
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 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