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!

Toxic Landfill Photos

We believe this to be a toxic landfill in a residential neighborhood with a high probability of demolition debris illegally buried on site. More photos and an article to come.

Downtown Youngstown is OPEN

 

Tire Recycling Drive

 

7WCC Thanksgiving Baskets Food Drive

Image curtesy of PDClipart.com

I am happy to announce the 7WCC canned food drive for the Thanksgiving food baskets. You can bring any canned or non-perishable food items to the next 7WCC general meeting at OCCHA on Thursday, October 19th. at 6:30 p.m. We will also be accepting monetary donations to purchase other needed food items.

The last day for donations will be November 10th so we can get items sorted, purchase what is needed, and prepare baskets for delivery before Thanksgiving.

Thank you,

Lovejoy Malcomson
(330) 783 - 3 4 4 0
Basket-Chair

**Donations can also be picked up from your home.

Halloween Loop 2023

 Who loves to drive around looking at Halloween displays? 

Hitting the Highway with Hannah on Facebook has compiled several lists of cool displays that are within driving distance of Youngstown, Ohio. They personally verified each address. To minimize drive time, follow the order of addresses on each list. Tap on photos to enlarge and be sure to follow Hitting the Highway with Hannah on Facebook as more displays may be added!

Source:  Hitting the Highway with Hannah. Shared with permission. THANK YOU!

For those who prefer visible links:  https://www.facebook.com/hitnthehywy?mibextid=ZbWKwL

September Update from 7th Ward Neighborhood Improvement Assistant Vi Aguirre

 

Trunk or Treat at Habitat

 

Fall Bonfire

RAIN DATE:  Saturday, October 14

 

Josie Steps Down

Hello 7th Ward Citizen's Coalition Members,

I am taking a leave of absence from the 7WCC Board of Directors effective, Friday, September 15th, 2023 until Thursday, November 16th, 2023.

This leave of absence provides freedom for the board to plan an upcoming voter education event for all participating candidates without any possible conflict of interest. 

I look forward to seeing and serving with you after the election season.

Josie Lyon

Josie Lyon
7WCC President

2023 Candidates Forum

To help residents make an informed decision regarding local elections, the 7^th Ward Citizens Coalition will host a Candidates Forum at OCCHA, 3660 Shirley Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023. 

We invited all candidates for Clerk of Courts, the 7^th Ward City Council seat, and the Youngstown City School Board to participate. Please invite your friends and neighbors to this educational event. 

The forum will be conducted in a fair and unbiased manner, with each candidate allotted equal time to speak and to answer questions. Even though we have members running for offices and individual persons are free to support whomever they please, the 7WCC does not endorse or support any candidates. 

The Forum Committee has set guidelines to ensure this educational event is conducted in a professional manner while maintaining the requirements for 501(c)3 status. Since the Forum will be held at OCCHA, a 501(c)3 organization, there must be no signs or campaign activities occurring in the parking lot or entrance area, nor inside the lobby or elsewhere in the building. 

The candidates are welcome to bring campaign materials such as informational pamphlets and related items, buttons and so on. Tables will be provided for those who do and you are welcome to visit the tables to speak one-on-one to the candidates before and after the event. 

Cookbooks will be sale priced at $15 each at this event. We will also have a 50/50 drawing and serve light refreshments. For a list of invited candidates, unscramble the words on page 4 of the Ward Word, our monthly newsletter. 

If you live in the 7th Ward of Youngstown, Ohio, and do not get the newsletter in your mailbox, please consider joining the 7WCC.  Perks of membership include volunteer and socialization opportunities, including invitations to our Summer Picnic, Christmas Dinner, and Fall Bonfire. Attending monthly meetings and joining organizations is a great way to meet people and get involved in your community. 

For those who don't live in the 7th Ward or just want to solve the puzzle, here's a screenshot photo.  If you would like a printable pdf, email a request via the contact form on this blog. 

Candidate Forum Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help with the 7WCC Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 21, 2023. We need people to help set up before the event, clean up afterwards as well as two or three greeters at the sign-in table and a couple people willing to be time keepers. As the saying goes, many hands make for light work. With enough volunteers, those who help set up will not have to clean up. Even if you can only help a little, your help will be greatly appreciated!

Committee Co-chairs Larry Allen and John Zagotti are asking for volunteers to meet at the 7WCC office in the old fire station on South Avenue on Thursday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m. to discuss plans. 

Youth volunteers are also welcome! We know students look for community service opportunities for school credits and are happy to provide whatever documentation is needed.

2023 Infant Mortality Seminar

 "On September 8, 2023, Golie Stennis Director on Minority Health will be hosting the 2023 Infant Mortality Seminar.  This is a free event, breakfast and lunch will be served. This is an open invitation to the community." 

The Ward Word newsletter received the above message via email. Please click the QR code on the flyer image below or email gstennis@youngstownohio.gov if you plan to attend. Thank you!

FREE Concert in Youngstown

The Night Out for Neighborhoods benefit concert featuring "A Tina Turner Tribute Band" by Sheena B. is now a FREE event, open to the public, no tickets required. Bring your own chair (beach type lawn chairs are preferred) for lawn seating at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, Ohio.  Plan to arrive early to find a good spot to set up your chairs. The show starts at 7:30 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  

We are a little disappointed that the fundraising aspect was canceled, but there just wasn't enough neighborhood groups interested in selling tickets this year. It is better to be FREE and fill the venue. Please share the news - invite your friends and neighbors and enjoy a fun night out!