October 2023
October 2023 HCP Network News
Please find information for upcoming events, grants, positions, and research for October 2023 below.
A few highlights:
Register for the National Week Without Driving with America Walks - October 2nd - 8th
The first week of October is National Voter Education Week - REGISTER TO VOTE by October 10th
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 October 31st.
Positions and Nominations
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
October 3rd | 5:30PM | Bridging the Health Gap for Hispanics in our Community | Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 3rd | 6PM - 6:30PM | Meditation | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 3rd | 6:30PM | Transit for Trumbull County Organizing Meeting | Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 4th | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Knife Skills | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 5th | 10AM | Workout at the Park! | Poland Township Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 6th | 5PM - 10PM | First Fridays October | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 6th | 6PM | URC Presents: An Evening in Casablanca | 1000 5th Ave, Youngstown OH 44504 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event and buy tickets
October 7th | 9AM - 3PM | Youngstown Flea - Fall | 365 E Boardman St, Youngstown, OH 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 7th | 9AM - 12PM | Steering Clear: Suspended License Intervention Workshop | Price Memorial AME ZIon 920 Dryden Ave, Youngstown OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
October 7th | 10AM - 11:30AM | Building a Giving Tuesday Campaign | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 7th | 11AM - 3PM | 2023 Annual Mental Health Matters Walk! | Austintown Township Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 8th | 12PM - 4PM | Latino Food Fest | 3660 Shirley Rd, Youngstown OH, 44502 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 9th | 12PM - 1:30PM | Indigenous People's Day | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 9th | 6PM - 7PM | Zumba Fitness Class | Trumbull Community Action Program | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 10th - 11th | 12PM - 1PM | Homemade Glazed Donuts | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 10th | 6PM - 7PM | DIY Mason Jar Pumpkin Spice Latte | Boardman Library | Click HERE to register
October 10th | 6PM - 7:30PM | National Hispanic Heritage Month | Guatemalan Worry Dolls | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
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 12th | 5:30PM | A Journey Through Time: Unveiling the History of the Mahoning River | Youngstown Public Library | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 13th | 10AM - 10:30AM | Yoga Story Time | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st | 6:30PM - 9PM | Ghost Walk Warren 2023 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 14th | 12PM - 3PM | YSU Hispanic Heritage Celebration | YSU Kilcawley Center | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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
October 15th | 12PM - 4PM | Bowling for A Cause | Westside Bowl | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 16th | 6PM - 7PM | Let's Wrap It Up | Poland Library | Click HERE to Register
October 16th - October 17th | 5:30PM - 7PM | Roasted Veggie Galette | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 18th | 6PM - 7PM | LGBTQ+ Book Club | Austintown Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 19th | 6PM | GI Health Cooking Class Series | Quinby Park Shelterhouse 501 Austin Ave, SW Warren OH 44485 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
October 18th | 6PM - 7PM | ASL Club | Springfield Library | Click HERE to register
October 19th | 1PM - 3PM | Mocktails & Medicare | Oak St. Health | 3551 Belmont Avenue Suite 19-B Youngstown, OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
October 19th | 5PM - 8PM | Vegan Bazaar | Poland Library | Click HERE to view the event
October 19th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Introduction to Finding Grants | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 20th | 7PM | Lit Youngstown Presents Ross Gay | St. John's Episcopal Church, Youngstown OH | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 21st | 8AM - 12PM | Stepping Out Showcase | Greater Mill Creek Community Center 496 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown OH 44502 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 21st | 11AM | Oak Hill Cemetery Tour | Oak Hill Cemetery | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event | Click HERE to register
October 21st | 12PM & 2PM | Nature Preschool: Fall Fun | WILD YOU | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event for the 2PM Event | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event for the 12PM Event
October 21st | 4PM - 7PM | Family Fall Fest | Masters Pavilion, Boardman Township Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 21st | 6:30PM | Glow the Yo: Shine the Light on a Unified Community | CycWard Bike Shop 1205 Elm St. | Click HERE to view the Facebook flyer
October 21st | 7:30PM | Mahoning Valley Irish Halloween Party | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 22nd | 1PM - 3PM | Fall Color Kayak | WILD YOU | East Newport Dr., Youngstown 44511 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 22nd | 11AM - 3PM | Let's Talk Hair: The Mane Event Brunch with Curlfriends | 350 East Federal St, Youngstown 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 24th | 12PM - 1PM | Learn with a Nonprofit Librarian | 12PM - 1PM | Click HERE to view the event
October 24th | 6PM - 7PM | Community Legal Aid- Legal Solutions for Handling Debt | Michael Kusalaba Library | Click HERE to register
October 26th | 1PM - 2PM | Join us for Bingo | Oak St. Health | 3551 Belmont Ave Youngstown, OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
October 27th | 1PM - 2PM | Stepping Out with Healthy Cooking - Pumpkin Fettuccini Alfredo | Youngstown Main Library | Click HERE to register
October 27th | 6PM - 7:30PM | Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat! | 198 Niles-Cortland Rd. SE Warren, OH 44484 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 28th | 12PM - 6PM | Spooky Saturday | Cafe Rose | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 28th | 4PM - 7PM | Trail of Treats in Wick Park! | Wick Park Recreation Center | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 28th | 5PM - 8PM | Cortland Food Truck Night/ Trick or Treat | Cortland Ohio, 44410 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 29th | 12PM - 2PM | Halloween Drag Story Time | Full Spectrum | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 29th | 3:30PM - 5:30PM | Austintown Trunk Or Treat | Austintown Township Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
October 29th | 5PM - 7PM | Gardening 101 Class: Garlic Planting Demonstration | 7735 Hubbard Bedford Rd, Hubbard OH | Click HERE to view the event Flyer
October 31st | 1PM - 3PM | Pumpkin Painting | Oak St. Health | RSVP: 234-201-1176 | 3551 Belmont Ave Youngstown, OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
November 2nd | 6PM | GI Health Cooking Class Series | Quinby Park Shelterhouse 501 Austin Ave, SW Warren OH 44485 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
November 9th | 6PM | GI Health Cooking Class Series | Quinby Park Shelterhouse 501 Austin Ave, SW Warren OH 44485 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
November 9th | The 2023 Beautification Awards | Concept Studio - 217 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503 | Click HERE for more information and to submit a nomination
November 9th | 3PM - 4PM | Wreath Making | Oak St. Health | 3551 Belmont Ave Youngstown OH 44505 | RSVP today: 234-232-5058 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
November 10th | 1PM - 3PM | Honoring our Veterans | Oak St. Health | 3551 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, OH 44505 | RSVP Today: (234) 201-1176 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
November 15th | 1PM - 4PM | Turkey Time | Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center: Lobby | Click HERE to view the Fall Programs Calendar
November 16th | 3PM - 4PM | Bingo! | Oak St. Health | 3551 Belmont Ave Youngstown, OH 44505 | Click HERE to view the event flyer
November 16th | | 6PM | GI Health Cooking Class Series | Quinby Park Shelterhouse 501 Austin Ave, SW Warren OH 44485 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Flyer
November 17th | 7:30AM - 12:15PM | Unmute the Uncomfortable: A Community Dialogue to Promote Change through Education and Awareness | Kent State Trumbull Campus | 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
Tuesdays through October 3rd | 3PM - 6PM | Warren Farmers Market | 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event
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
October 3rd - 5th | Ohio CDC Association 39th Annual Conference | Columbus Ohio | Click HERE to register
October 5th | 10:30AM - 12PM | Walkinar 1: National and State Perspectives | WalkTober2023 | Click HERE to register
October 5th | 2:30PM EST | How National Week Without Driving is Shifting the Transportation Paradigm | America Walks | Click HERE to register
October 11th | 1PM EST | Plotting Our Partnerships: Community Engagement Capacity Building Strategies | Click HERE to register
October 12th | 10:30AM - 12PM EDT | Walkinar 2: Infrastructure and Safety | WalkTober2023 | Click HERE to register
October 12th | 2PM ET | The Power of Service: Through the Lens of Being Hispanic/Latino | AmeriCorps | Click HERE to register
October 16th - 17th | National Land Bank Network Summit | Cleveland OH | Center for Community Progress | Click HERE to Register
October 19th | 10:30AM - 12PM EDT | Walkinar 3: Maryland Initiatives | WalkTober2023 | Click HERE to register
October 20th | 10AM - 4:30PM | Food Policy Summit: Nourishing Tomorrow - A Forward Looking Ohio Food Summit | Ohio Food Policy Network | Click HERE to register
October 24th - 26th | Safe Routes to School Virtual Summit 2023 | Safe Routes Partnership | Click HERE to register
October 26th | 7:30AM - 4PM | Summit on Sustainability | MORPC | Click HERE to register
October 26th | 10:30AM - 12PM EDT | Walkinar 4: Equity | WalkTober2023 | Click HERE to register
Novermber 8th | 9AM - 12:15PM EST | Recovery and Healing with Marcella Balin | Direction Home of Eastern Ohio | CEUs Available | Click HERE to register
November 8th | 1PM - 2:30PM ET | Centering the Health of Veterans in the Public Health Agenda | BUSPH | 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
October 10th | 2PM EDT | Creating Accountability through Data: From Racism and Neglect to Transparency to Repair | Click HERE to register
October 12th | 2PM ET | The Power of Service: Through the Lens of Being Hispanic/Latino | AmeriCorps | Click HERE to register
October 12th | Health Affairs Journal Club October 2023: Voices, Image, And Experiences Of Community Health Workers: Advancing Antiracist Policy and Practice" | Click HERE to register
October 24th | Health Affairs Professional Development: Writing About Racism in Health Care | Click HERE to register
October 26th | 9AM - 10AM PT | Rise Up Gala | 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.
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 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
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