For more than four years, the dedicated volunteers at Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon have faithfully served the residents of Dogwood Place Apartments in a meaningful way. Every third Saturday of the month, volunteers prepare and set aside boxes filled with food staples, including protein, vegetables, dairy, eggs, bakery items, and hygiene products, helping […]
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Service Coordinator Ashley Watkins is making a real difference at Elk Valley Apartments in Elkview, WV! Recognizing the challenges residents faced during the government shutdown, Ashley started a Food Pantry to help those experiencing interruptions in their food benefits. Service Coordinators like Ashley don’t just connect residents to vital services and resources – their presence
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This Medicare Open Enrollment season, Service Coordinators across Ohio have been partnering with the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to bring valuable guidance directly to residents. Special thanks to Nikki Klingel, Outreach Specialist with OSHIIP, who has traveled to many sites across the state to help seniors better understand their Medicare options. At
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Our September Health Fair at Lansing Limited Apartments welcomed over 125 attendees! Residents connected with local services and resources, explored wellness opportunities, and enjoyed valuable information provided by local agencies. A very special thank you to Service Coordinator Debbie Turner, whose hard work and dedication made this event possible! And of course, gratitude to all
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Wonderful things are happening at the Newark Townhomes Library! Thanks to a generous donor who wanted to honor their mother’s legacy, and the collaboration of Service Coordinator Stephanie Collinsworth and OCCH, Newark Townhomes now has a vibrant library space serving families right where they live! In just the last 90 days: -The library has been
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On June 9, residents at St. Catherine’s Legacy Village were treated to a unique and engaging program presented by the Hancock Historical Museum: “Hats Throughout History.” Residents got an up-close look at real historic hats while learning about how styles and purposes of headwear have changed over time. From fashion statements to functional accessories, each
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Service Coordinator Karissa Robinson and Property Manager April teamed up to host a festive Easter Egg Hunt – with the help of many amazing residents! Together, they filled 1,000 eggs with donated candy, and even had a special visit from the Easter Bunny (thanks to a generous resident in costume)! The event saw a bigger
In April, our Northeast Ohio Service Coordinators came together for a regional meeting focused on learning and collaboration. We were honored to host Nikki Klingel from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) and Mandy Glace from Direction Home Akron & Canton. Attendees received valuable updates on Medicare and supportive programs for older adults
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A new chapter begins at Newark Townhomes! Thanks to a generous donation from Deborah Anne Bowen in memory of her mother, Katherine Ann Pabst Bowen, an esteemed Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) staff member and avid reader, residents now have a cozy and welcoming little library and book nook in the community room! The
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A big thank you to Linda Habig and her talented Wind and Wood Music Players for bringing the joy of live music to Newark Townhomes! This past Saturday, residents were treated to a delightful concert, thanks to Service Coordinator, Stephanie Collinsworth, who made it all possible. Special shout-out to Linda and her team for playing
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