Christmas Clearinghouse will be holding a New Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 10:00 am till 7:00 pm at 1680 Marion-Waldo Road (Marion County Children Services). Volunteers will be on hand to help unload your vehicle and Santa will be there to greet the young children giving to the needy families. “This is […]
Attorney General offers year-end charitable giving tips
December 16, 2014 by
As the year comes to an end, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered charitable giving tips for Ohioans who will donate to charity this holiday season. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to their favorite charities, and we know that many will do so,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also want to make sure that […]
Marion Christian Center holding winter clothing drive
December 12, 2014 by
Marion Christian Center is having a “Winter Clothing Drive” this Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. It will be held at 370 East Mark Street in Marion. This event is for anyone who is in need of clothes for themselves or their families. It is free.
Helping Hands Food Drive is Friday
December 12, 2014 by
MIPA Helping Hands is asking you to join the fight against hunger. They are holding a food drive on Friday, December 12, 2014 from noon to 4:00pm at MIPA Primary Care – Delex One Building, 1069 Delaware Avenue, Suite 205 in Marion. All non-perishable food donations for our food drive. Foods most urgently needed are: […]
New Vision Fire awarded MARCS grant
December 3, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal says they want to make sure local fire departments have the equipment they need to safeguard lives and property in Ohio. State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has announced that 106 fire departments received $3 million in MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System) grants. The purpose of […]
211 Brings Quick Access to Community Services
November 21, 2014 by
The following column was submitted by Pam Stone, United Way of Marion County Director United Way of Marion County recently launched the Marion County edition of 2-1-1 information and referral, bringing Marion up to par with most of the nation. The Board and I are excited to bring 2-1-1 to Marion County. We have been […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans that Heating Assistance is Available
November 18, 2014 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
Turning Point Seeks Community Support for Christmas Program
November 6, 2014 by
Turning Point, the program for victims of domestic violence, is seeking support for its annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Since 1986, with the help of generous community support, Turning Point has provided holiday assistance for families who have fled abusive situations. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Turning Point at (740) 382-8988 as soon as possible […]
Marion Goodwill Clarifies Specifics of Emergency Clothing Program
November 4, 2014 by
After some incorrect information began circulating about winter coats for kids, Marion Goodwill has clarified their current programs. They do have an emergency clothing program, but they do not automatically hand out free children’s winter coats. The agency said that while they would love to do that, they simply cannot. Marion Goodwill’s Emergency Clothing Program […]
Time Running Out to Apply for Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program
October 31, 2014 by
The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program’s last day for sign up will be Friday, November 7, 2014. Applicants must bring photo ID for everyone in the household over 18 and medical cards for those under 18, proof of income for the entire household, and all of the bills you pay every month (including rent, utilities, […]
