MANSFIELD — Richland Newhope will have a series of events in March to raise awareness of the agency’s mission.
Bowling Awareness Event on March 2
WHAT: Richland Newhope’s 2nd annual Bowling Awareness Event
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lex Lanes, 60 State Rt. 97, Lexington
WHY: This is the first of several activities being held as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We invited Richland County public and private schools 8th-graders and Richland County public officials.
The teams will be unified with students that have a disability(s), general education students, and public officials as the team captain. Richland Newhope is providing bowling, lanyards, awards, team photos, and lunch. The purpose of this event is to help bring awareness and inclusion to students with developmental disabilities.
Community Awareness Day on March 10
WHAT: Richland Newhope’s 20th annual Community Awareness Day
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.*
WHERE: The Longview Center, 1496 W. Longview Ave. Mansfield, 44906 locations (24 participants will start and end at this location. From approximately 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., they will go to several locations (TBD) around Richland County to visit and meet with individuals we support.
WHY: This Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month activity is designed to create a better understanding of people with disabilities and how they are supported by Richland Newhope and its provider partners.
* At 11:15 a.m., all participants will return to The Longview Center for a luncheon. Around noon, each participant will talk about his or her experience. Media representatives are welcome to attend the lunch.
Step into Spring on March 18
WHAT: 3rd annual Step into Spring – a free, fun walk
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 2022. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the walk starting about 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Richland Mall (middle of mall – by former Macy’s)
WHY: Richland Newhope, Richland Public Health, Richland County Children Services, YMCA of North Central Ohio, and the Richland Mall are sponsoring this free event open to the public as a way to wrap up Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and to promote community inclusion.
In addition to the walk, there will be several informational displays by walk sponsors and Richland Newhope provider partners.
