COMMUNITY PARTNERS COUNCIL
COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, AND SHARED RESOURCES
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council encourages collaboration, communication and shared resources that strengthen Licking County and provide opportunities for professional development and mentorship. Free forums are presented by experts in their field focusing on issues of interest specific to our community.
Each Featured Forum will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the Month.
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Time and Location
10: 00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at the Licking County Aging Program.
Located at 1058 E. Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
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A Time for Sharing and Caring!
Thank you to Licking Memorial Health Systems, Denison University, Nationwide and the Hinderer Motor Company for sponsoring this event!
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES IN LICKING COUNTY
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council (CPC) presented their forum on Environmental Resources in Licking County.
Our panelists included Jennifer W. Roberts the Executive Director for the Newark Campus Development Fund, The Thomas J. Evans Foundation, and The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation. Andrea Krava, the Director and Educator of Licking County Recycling, Scott Morris, REHS, the Director of Outdoor Environmental Health at the Licking County Health Department and Deirdre Wise, the Conservation Educator at the Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District.
FOOD INSECURITY IN LICKING COUNTY
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council (CPC) presented their forum on Food Insecurity in Licking County . Learn about changing the narrative!
Our panelists included Devan Tucker, Operations Director for Licking County Aging Partners, Major Timothy Higgins, Co-commanding Officer and Pastor of the Newark Salvation Army, Christa Schworm, Public Assistance Administrator, Licking County Job & Family Service. Alyssa Shepherd, Development Director, Food Pantry Network of Licking County, and Todd Kirkpatrick, WIC Director, Licking County Health Department.
MENTAL HEALTH IN LICKING COUNTY
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council (CPC) presented their forum on Mental Health in Licking County . Learn about reducing stigma and strengthening resources.
Our panelists included Colleen Hendon, Executive Director of Mental Health of America of Licking County, and John Jordan, Executive Director of Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program. Patty Werner, Southwest Licking Social Worker, and Kathryn Spergel, Executive Director of Mental Health and Recovery Board for Licking and Knox Counties.
THE ROLE OF HARM REDUCTION IN ADDRESSING ADDICTION
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council (CPC) presented their forum on The Role of Harm Reduction in Addressing Addiction. Learn what is harm reduction in addressing addiction.
Our panelists included Amber Wood, Social Worker at Brightview, Lori Burnell, Safepoint Syringe Service Program Coordinator, Dennis Cauchon, President of Harm Reduction Ohio, Mallory Meeker, Whole Living Recovery, Patricia Perry, Co-founder of Newark Homeless Outreach and Licking County Coordinator for OhioCAN.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) IN LICKING COUNTY
United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council (CPC) presented their forum on The Role of Harm Reduction in Addressing Addiction. Learn what is harm reduction in addressing addiction.
Our panelists included Averi Frost from COAACC, Maurice Rese Jhordan from Newark City Schools and local musician, Richard Brown, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Belonging and Inclusion at Denison University, and Dr. Brianna Johnson from OSU Newark and COTC. Ohio, Mallory Meeker, Whole Living Recovery, Patricia Perry, Co-founder of Newark Homeless Outreach and Licking County Coordinator for OhioCAN.
Recommended Resources for furthering you DEI education by the panelists include the following books: Whistling Vivalidi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us by Claude M. Steele, and The Sum Of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather Mchee. Recommended Documentaries include: Race: The Power of an Illusion, The Color of Care and 13th.
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