Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program. The annual scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates will award more than $300,000 in Marion and surrounding areas. “Each scholarship has different eligibility requirements and selection criteria, as determined by the wishes of the donor who created the fund,” said […]
Plan would force coordination of welfare, job training, and other assistance programs
January 30, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich will propose new approaches for Ohio’s welfare programs in the budget he unveils Monday, targeting teens and young adults as part of an effort to intervene at an early age to stop poverty. The changes would require individual counties, which administer the assistance programs across the state, to designate a lead entity […]
Marion Senior Center’s commodity food box delivery altered due to weather
January 28, 2015 by
The Marion Senior Center reports that Mid Ohio Foodbank has told them that their Commodity Food Box delivery, which was postponed due to the severe weather conditions on Monday, will be delivered to the center this Friday, January 30, 2015. All Mid Ohio Foodbank Commodity Food Box recipients (and program volunteers) should report to the […]
Turning Point starts program at Ohio Reformatory for Women
January 27, 2015 by
Turning Point now has programming in conjunction with the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. This program is funded by the State of Ohio and is specifically for incarcerated women. Entitled “Choosing Peace,” it covers the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the effects of trauma. Turning Point is the local domestic violence program whose service […]
Marion City Schools hosting free winter produce markets
January 23, 2015 by
The Marion City Schools is hosting Winter Produce Markets to provide low income community members free produce. The markets will be held at the following dates and times at Grant Middle School in the cafeteria: January 24- 12:00 pm-2:00 pm February 28-12:00 pm-2:00 pm March 28- 12:00 pm-2:00pm Marion City School is partnering with Mid-Ohio […]
Community Action offers free tax help in Marion
January 21, 2015 by
Community Action Organization will kick-off the tax season at the Ohio Heartland Community Action, located at 1183 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Taxpayers must have a valid photo ID and social security cards for themselves, spouses, and dependents. For joint returns, both spouses must be present to […]
Harding High School open house to feature information on programs including GEAR UP
January 14, 2015 by
Area students including eighth graders and their families are invited to learn more about a major initiative to help low-income students prepare for college and other projects going on at Marion Harding High School. The high school will host an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Displays from community […]
Marion Community Foundation offering second round of grant funding
January 12, 2015 by
The Marion Community Foundation announces a second round of grant funding in 2015. The Foundation has approximately $40,000 to award. Local charitable programs and organizations are encouraged to submit applications for programs which will assist Marion area residents. Grant awards, according to Marion Community Foundation president and CEO Dean Jacob, may range from $1,000- $40,000, […]
Organizations, schools and businesses encouraged to apply for Environmental Education Grant
January 8, 2015 by
The deadline to apply for Ohio Environmental Education Fund grants is Jan. 15, 2015. Grants are available for up to $50,000 to educate Ohio students, citizens and the regulated community about environmental problems and potential solutions. Funding in 2015 will target four areas where Ohio EPA has determined a need for more education, due to […]
Marion church holding drive thru food giveaway
December 17, 2014 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church will hold a Drive Thru Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2014 starting at 9:00 am. No paperwork or ID is required and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion.
