Activism

Cancer won’t stop IRONMAN competitor

“I love to challenge myself,” Semsel says. “I really need a goal to chase and I find that drives me. If I’ve got something I’m focused on, then I’ll put in the work to get through that goal.”

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Great Lakes Islands Alliance aims to advocate for residents across the islands

Members of the Great Lakes Islands Alliance join forces to solve problems facing those who call the islands their homes.

Anita Kromer, Executive Director of Care & Share of Erie County.
Care & Share hopes to help people attain the American Dream

Under the leadership of Executive Director Anita Kromer, Care & Share hopes small actions will reap big rewards for Erie County residents.

Golden year: Goodwill Industries celebrating 50th anniversary with awareness-raising goal

“We’re all about our mission,” Stout says, “and we want people to know in the community that the store profits we have – or profits from our plants – that’s what funds our entire mission.”

The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics
#Inclusion revolution: Sandusky teens unite to bring awareness to Special Olympics and Inclusivity

High school senior Anisha Chopra recounts her time at the Special Olympics USA Games with her Special Olympics partner and how it shaped her to advocate for inclusion. 

Boesch and Faulkner pose with kids at a mobile pantry event.
OHgo: The story behind Sandusky’s mobile nonprofit, delivering hope and meeting needs

Longtime friends have started a movement to put food on tables and smiles on faces in Sandusky. “The O-H stands for Ohio, and the ‘go’ is because we're always on the go."

Be Well Boxes are a part of the Food is Medicine program, a collaboration between Family Health Services, OHgo and Firelands Health.
Diagnosis food: Using food as medicine leads to new program at Family Health Services

The Food is Medicine program at Family Health Services helps food insecure individuals with chronic health issues eat healthier, “It’s a dual program where we address the medical side but also recognize that food is medicine.”

A day in the life of a visually impaired teen

My name is Da'Nyah and I'm visually impaired. I know what you’re thinking: how do I get through my day, and how do I live my life? Well, I'm going to take you through a typical school day, complete with all of its ups and downs.

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