Ohio

4:52

Thrift Store Ministry Gets New Life and More Purpose

When the City Rescue Mission in Steubenville closed its thrift store after decades of service, the Urban Mission was the perfect fit to take over. Guest Cynthia Lytle tells host Sheila Hyland about the store’s new location and how it provides many opportunities and how it is more than unique finds and bargain prices. urbanmission.org

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7:32

NAACP Reactivates After 30 Years

After 30 years, one local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter in Ohio is being reactivated. Guest Jerry Moore, President of the Belmont County NAACP, talks with host Sheila Hyland about why it has been so long and what they hope to accomplish in the community. belmontcountynaacp.org

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5:35

Explaining the Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children

CASA for Children in Wheeling talks with host Tate Blanchard about a specially trained volunteer group that stands up for the rights of these children in the courtroom and the community, getting to know them to make recommendations about services they need and their futures. wvcasaforchildren.org

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5:24

Standing With Sexual Assault Victims

Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center Executive Director Ashley Carpenter tells host Tate Blanchard, that despite being one of three standalone rape crisis centers in West Virginia, they don’t turn anyone away, with programs and services that help her organization stand with sexual assault victims without discrimination from the time of disclosure to healing, until they aren’t needed anymore. 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-884-7242 sexualassaulthelpcenter.com

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7:11

Heroes Helping Ohio Valley Veterans in Need

Helping Heroes in Wheeling offers a number of housing options including transitional, emergency shelter or homelessness so that no veteran or their family should ever have to worry about where they’re going to sleep at night. Executive Director RJ Konkoleski tells host Tate Blanchard how the former OVMC building in Wheeling is the perfect space to provide housing options and other programs and services for veterans and their families. helpingheroesinc.org

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6:44

Brooke Hills Playhouse

Once a pre-Civil War barn in the hills of Wellsburg, WV, the Brooke Hills Playhouse is celebrating and remembering 50 seasons of live theatre at Brooke Hills Park. Guests Julie Barnhart, President of the Brooke County Arts Council, and Shari Coote, Co-founder of the Brooke Hills Playhouse, talk with host Sheila Hyland about the importance of this milestone, the community support that made it happen and the playhouse in the community. brookehillspark.com/playhouse

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7:07

Innovative Programs Continue at Ohio Library

All 7 branches of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County are continuing to fulfill its mission of providing high quality services and innovative programs for families and all residents in Jefferson County, Ohio, and the surrounding area. Guest Jennifer Cesta, the library’s PR Coordinator, tells host Tate Blanchard that all physical services are also available digitally. steubenvillelibrary.org

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6:56

Solving the Philanthropy Gap in Appalachian Ohio

Appalachian Ohio has a charitable disparity that doesn’t exist in the rest of the state. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s President and CEO Cara Dingus Brook talks with host Sheila Hyland about helping communities in a 32-county area in Ohio learn how to start their own foundations and pursue and receive other endowment benefits and charitable funds to help provide for their need. appalachianohio.org causeconnector.org

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7:18

From Walk-ins to Drive-Thrus to Help Those in Need In Pandemic

For 30 years, the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple provided Walk-In service to help those in need for Easter, Back-to-School, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Rev. Dr. Darrell W. Cummings, Pastor of the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple in Wheeling tells host Sheila Hyland about how his organization is helping the community and successfully adapting to Drive-Thru service to provide for them. bethlehemapostolictemple.com

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7:17

OMEGA Fosters Economic Parity in 10 Ohio Counties

The Ohio Mid Eastern Governments Association works with 10 counties in Ohio, including Jefferson and Belmont, to reach economic parity by connecting them to resources including broadband access and completing a Columbus-to-Pittsburgh corridor 40 years in the making. Guest is Executive Director Jeanette Wierzbicki. Sheila Hyland hosts. omegadistrict.org

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5:07

New Donors Despite Pandemic for United Way

The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is meeting more of its goal over last year, despite the pandemic, but with numerous new donors because of it. Executive Director Jessica Rine tells host Sheila Hyland there's a greater need and the community is stepping up to provide a tremendous amount of support. unitedwayuov.org

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5:18

Take Out For Libraries: Outreach Services

Outreach services by the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, WV is like take out for libraries. Outreach Services Specialist Julia Bachmann talks with host Sheila Hyland about curbside pickup, delivery to homebound or high risk patrons, and other innovative programs offered during the pandemic. ohiocountylibrary.org

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6:55

Planning Commission Expands Infrastructure Work During Pandemic

In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission is living up to its commitment of working in the forefront of infrastructure planning. BHJ MPC Executive Director Michael Paprocki tells host Sheila Hyland that they are working on broadband infrastructure for education, work at home and businesses, alternative transportation for rural residents in the Weirton-Steubenville area, and technical assistance for business recovery. bhjmpc.org

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4:51

Getting Ahead in the Workforce

The unemployment rate in Steubenville is higher than the national average and one group has a work readiness program that provides more than just a resume for low income people and those seeking a better life. Kelly Jeffers, Director of New Initiatives at the Urban Mission in Steubenville, OH, talks with host Tate Blanchard about the Jobs For Life program. urbanmission.org

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4:53

Library Takes A Gamble Where Kids Now Connect

One West Virginia county library took a chance on a concept to bring youth together and it has paid off. In just one year, their table top role playing club has grown from 1 kid to more than 20 kids, creating a place for kids from surrounding states to connect. Alexandra L. Schneider, Library Director, Brooke County Public Library, also tells host Tate Blanchard how libraries are still important in today's technology world. wellsburg.lib.wv.us

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4:14

Dress for Success at YWCA's Unique Boutique

The Y Not Repeat Boutique is the best kept secret in the Ohio Valley. Kathy Baxter, Director of Development, YWCA Wheeling, tells host Tate Blanchard that genty worn and never worn clothing is affordable for all women to shop, and for those in need with a referral get a work-week wardrobe at no charge to help them back on their feet. ywcawheeling.org

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