New life for Osborne School: Sandusky’s affordable housing solution for seniors
Historic Osborne Elementary School will transform into 20 affordable apartments for seniors, addressing Erie County's housing crisis with renovations beginning in 2025.
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A hot breakfast and two cups of love: how volunteers feed Sandusky’s community
“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”
Community partnerships combat food insecurity during the holiday season
“Food insecurity is a symptom of a much larger issue,” Chase-Morefield says. “We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”
Erie County Health Department earns award from Ohio Department Award for breastfeeding efforts
The Erie County Health Department recently received The Gold Award for Breastfeeding Workplace from the Ohio Department of Health.
Roll the dice at Main Street Vermilion’s “Bet On Us!” fundraiser
Roll the dice at Main Street Vermilion's upcoming fundraiser, "Bet on Us!"
Pawsitively Purrfect: Kitten yoga brings joy, relaxation, and adoptions
During a kitten yoga session with leader Jamie Bishop, participants are led through beginner-friendly poses that focus on gentle movements and relaxation techniques to ensure that everyone is comfortable and supported, regardless of their yoga experience.
Year 13 magic: Sandusky Witches Walk conjures up fun despite construction
“It’s extra special that it’s the 13th year. A lot of events like this sort of fizzle out, and ours has magically grown. Our cauldron is bubbling over.”
Local farmers and food banks get a boost: USDA allocates $1 billion for hunger relief initiatives
A recent announcement by the USDA will allow food banks like Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio to continue to purchase and distribute local food in the community and help support regional growers.
Donut Fest Returns: Sandusky’s sweetest 0.5K race and eating contest to support Ability Works
The Donut Fest includes a 0.5k donut and beer “race,” along with three separate donut-eating contests for professionals, amateurs, and first responders.
Feeding the soul:
As Care & Share of Erie County celebrates 50 years of fighting food insecurity, it sees increasing demand and a need for a new generation of volunteers.
A hot breakfast and two cups of love: how volunteers feed Sandusky’s community
“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”
Community partnerships combat food insecurity during the holiday season
“Food insecurity is a symptom of a much larger issue,” Chase-Morefield says. “We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”
Erie County Health Department earns award from Ohio Department Award for breastfeeding efforts
The Erie County Health Department recently received The Gold Award for Breastfeeding Workplace from the Ohio Department of Health.
Roll the dice at Main Street Vermilion’s “Bet On Us!” fundraiser
Roll the dice at Main Street Vermilion's upcoming fundraiser, "Bet on Us!"
Pawsitively Purrfect: Kitten yoga brings joy, relaxation, and adoptions
During a kitten yoga session with leader Jamie Bishop, participants are led through beginner-friendly poses that focus on gentle movements and relaxation techniques to ensure that everyone is comfortable and supported, regardless of their yoga experience.
Year 13 magic: Sandusky Witches Walk conjures up fun despite construction
“It’s extra special that it’s the 13th year. A lot of events like this sort of fizzle out, and ours has magically grown. Our cauldron is bubbling over.”
Local farmers and food banks get a boost: USDA allocates $1 billion for hunger relief initiatives
A recent announcement by the USDA will allow food banks like Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio to continue to purchase and distribute local food in the community and help support regional growers.
Donut Fest Returns: Sandusky’s sweetest 0.5K race and eating contest to support Ability Works
The Donut Fest includes a 0.5k donut and beer “race,” along with three separate donut-eating contests for professionals, amateurs, and first responders.
Feeding the soul:
As Care & Share of Erie County celebrates 50 years of fighting food insecurity, it sees increasing demand and a need for a new generation of volunteers.
