• Equality Ohio is hiring for a Mahoning Valley Community Organizer. Click HERE to learn more and apply. 

• HCP is hiring an Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator AmeriCorps member. Click HERE for more information and HERE to apply. 

• TNP is hiring an experienced Administrative Assistant. Click HERE for more information and to 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!

• Every Thursday in October | 10:30AM - 12PM EST | Walkinar Series | MDOT | Click HERE to register 

• October 5th | 9AM - 3PM | #FallFlea | The Youngstown Flea | 365 E. Boardman St., 44503 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• October 5th | 10AM - 3PM | Craft & Vendor Fair | 330 Canfield Rd. Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• October 5th | 1PM - 4PM | Creating A Safe Space Inclusion Training | 660 W. Earle Ave Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event and Purchase Tickets 

• October 7th | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Health & Wellness Book Talk | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 8th | 10AM - 11AM | Garlic! | Boardman Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 10th | 3PM - 4PM | Yoga for Building Body Literacy | Poland Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 11th | 11AM - 12PM | Pumpkin Spice Granola | Newport Library | Click HERE to register 

• October 14th | 10AM - 10:45AM | Meet Me on the Yoga Mat | Austintown Library | Click HERE to register 

• October 14th | 6PM - 7PM | Yoga in the YO | Michael Kusalaba Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 17th | 11AM - 12PM | Why are Native Plants so Important? | Boardman Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 17th | 6PM - 7PM | Spooky Terrariums | Sebring Library | Click HERE to register 

• October 17th | 7PM |8th Annual Fall Literacy Festival | Lit Youngstown | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event

• October 18th | 4PM - 5PM | Roasted Pumpkin Hummus & Pumpkin Seed Crackers | Newport Library | Click HERE to register 

• October 22nd | 10AM - 11AM | Monarchs | East Library | Click HERE for more information 

• October 27th | 2PM | City of Warren Annual Halloween parade | Click HERE to view the Facebook flyer 

• November 9th | 5PM - 8PM | Inspiring Minds Youngstown 1st Annual Holiday Kick-off Event: Sneaker Ball | Click HERE to view the Facebook post 

• Saturdays | 12PM - 1PM | Yoga at Westside Bowl |  Westside Bowl | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event

• Tuesday & Thursdays until Dec. 19th 2024 | 9:30AM - 11AM | Yoga in the Gardens |  Click HERE for more details and to register 

• Wednesdays until October 30th 2024 | 12PM - 12:30PM | Walk the Valley: Walk Wednesdays | Meet at Mocha House in Downtown Youngstown and walk to Wean Park | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• Wednesdays until Dec. 18th 2024 | 12PM - 1PM | Tai Chi Step One in the Gardens | Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom | Click HERE for more informkation 

• Wednesday until Dec. 25th 2024 | 7PM - 9:30PM | Anime Night at Westside Bowl | 2617 Mahoning Youngstown OH 44509 | Click HERE to view the Facebook Event 

• Saturdays until September 14th | Northside Farmers Market | Elm St. Youngstown, OH | 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

• September 11th | 12PM - 1PM EST | Advocacy with Impact Webinar for Nonprofits on National Advocacy and Funding Pt. 2 in Series | G2G Consulting | 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 1 Dates for 2024 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. 

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

• Curbing Traffic: Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives

• Talking Health: A New Way to Communicate about Public Health 

Articles

• Farmers March on Washington to Demand Climate Legislation 

• Farmers call for climate action in farm bill at Washington rally 

• Farmers March for Urgent Climate Action in DC 

Do you have a book, podcast episode, or article recommendation? Send them to rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com

Videos

• Sophia Buggs on Regenerating Soil and Community at Farmers for Climate Action Rally for Resilience 

On Demand Webinars and Trainings

• Strategic Planning: Now What? 

• CDC Train: Principles of Prevention (Web Based) 

• 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) 

• Applied Outbreak Investigation Training 

• Trauma-informed video series for educators 

• 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

Surveys 

• Eastgate is seeking input for the Youngstown Poland Rd. Corridor as part of their planning activities. Click HERE to take the survey. 

Flyers

• Directions Home of Eastern Ohio Kinship Program 

• OhioCAN Mahoning County Harm Reduction Outreach 

• FREE Financial Literacy Coaching 

• Fatherhood Coalition 

• OhioRise Flyer: Overview for Community Partners

• Kent State University MPH Brochure | Kent State College of Public Health Policy and Management Independence Cohort 

• Fast Track Farming Program 

• OSU Extension Its All About That Plate Flyer

• Mercy Health 24/7 Fatherhood Support Services Flyer

• Rides to Medical Appointments Flyer

• FEMA Releases COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Resource Roadmap (VERSION 2.0)

• Words Matter to Reduce Stigma for People with Addictions

• Senior Support Action Group - Need Boxes Flyer 

• Senior Support Action Group - Volunteer Flyer 

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Flyer | COVID-19 Vaccine Community Talking Points

• Mercy Health COVID-19 Graphic Flyer 

• Mercy Health External FAQ 

• 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 

• EFNEP Produce Perks Midwest Flyer

• One Health Ohio COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Flyer 

• KX 101 Local Foods: Farmers Markets and Beyond 

• The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit 

• School Breakfast Week 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

• 2021 Summer Farmers Market Customer Survey

• CDC Foundation Resource on COVID-19 Testing for Community organizations

• TNP GROW Community Garden Technical Support Resource Portal

• 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