Flyer Photos: 7th Ward Resources

 

Flyer Photos: City Ordinances

 

Jan2024 Update from Vi Aguirre

 

This is a photo of the update Vi is sharing with residents at neighborhood group meetings. As you can see, financial help is available for needed repairs. Vi shares resource information and assists 7th Ward residents and business owners with grant and program applications. 

If you live in Youngstown, Ohio, please consider joining a neighborhood group. Please know that not all groups are block watches. Some groups lobby the city for new sidewalks and other improvements. Some are just neighbors - people living in a neighborhood who meet once a month to stay informed, socialize, and plan beautification and other projects. Some group members pick up trash, cut vacant lots, do little things to help make our neighborhoods a nicer place to be. When you see tended islands with flowers around a neighborhood sign, seating areas or community gardens in vacant lots, benches along a street or walking trail, nice little touches here and there all across the city - who do you think does all that? Odds are, it is a neighborhood group, just ordinary people who reside in the same area coming together to get things done. 

There are 8 little neighborhood groups in the 7th Ward that fall under the umbrella of the 7WCC. Here is a chart (screenshot photo) of when they meet. It is always a good idea to call the contact person before you go just to make sure the meeting hasn't been cancelled due to weather.  Some groups take a winter break. 

Thanks for reading!

Benefit for New Senior Center

Artificial Tree Donation Drive

 

We received a press release today. Below is a copy/paste of the information. 

For Immediate Release: Artificial Tree Donation Drive for Santa’s Workshop!

From: The City of Youngstown, Office of Special Events | mcpenella@youngstownohio.gov

Donate your artificial Christmas Trees for Light-Up Night!

Where: 6 W. Federal St, Ground Floor

When: Thursday, November 30th b/w 3-6pm

FAQ’s:

Q: What happens to our donated tree?

A: Trees will be on display for Light-Up Night, 12-1-23

Trees will be donated to families in need, Monday 12-4-23

Q: What is in “Santa’s Workshop”?

A: Free Photos with Santa, Buddy the Elf, and the Grinch, our Magical Tree Forrest Display, Spruce Decor pop-up, and Nutcracker Ballet vignettes by Ballet Western Reserve

Q: Can you pick up my tree donation?

A: We are doing the best we can to accommodate. Please make the donation time slot. If special arrangements are needed, please email mcpenella@youngstownohio.gov

Q: Can I donate other holiday decor items?

A: Yes, we also accept wreaths, artificial pine roping, decorations, and lights.

Q: My tree is pre-lit, but the lights do not work. Can I still donate?

A: Yes, you can donate; if you can afford it, please also bring a few strands of lights that we can replace the old lights with.

Q: How else can I get involved?

A: 11-30-23: We need volunteer “tree fluffers” and extra hands to unload from cars November 30, 3-6 pm

A: 12-1-23: We need volunteer decorators

Please help us get the word out! Share the Facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/882100410184203

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

 

Tonight's 7WCC Meeting is CANCELED

Sorry to cancel at such late notice. Due to an error on the city website (posted time, since corrected) we thought 7WCC officers could attend Mayor Brown's "State of the City Address" and make it back in time for our General Meeting tonight. 

It was a hard call. Even though our meetings are important, it is vital for 7WCC to be represented at this City event. Networking with City officials helps us to achieve our goals. We debated about starting later, then decided that the best course of action would be to reschedule our General Meeting on Thursday, November 30th.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our rescheduled General Meeting at OCCHA on November 30th. 

This will be the last meeting before our annual Christmas Dinner. Members who want to purchase a Reservation Ticket before the meeting may contact any 7WCC board member. The cost is $5 per person, which will be refunded at the Welcome Table. No hassle refunds this year - if you forget your ticket, you will not have to go home and find it to get your money back. Returned tickets will be put into a drawing for a door prize so please try to bring it with you and be sure to write your name on the ticket. 

Thank you!