Those who knew him remembered the mentor, advocate and community leader who helped others see a path forward, often when they could not see one themselves.
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Every little victory matters: 5th annual New Beginnings celebration honors recovery
MANSFIELD — Doug Newsome walked into Catalyst Life Services more than a decade ago as what he described as “a broken man” with “lost hope” and no idea what his future would hold. Earlier this week Newsome stood before those at the fifth annual New Beginnings Recovery Celebration with 12 years of sobriety and a […]
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Catalyst Life Services helps local youth build skills through summer employment
This summer, more than 80 local youth gained hands-on work experience through Catalyst Life Services’ 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program drew strong interest from across Richland County, with 164 youth submitting applications for the opportunity to participate. In partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services and the Richland County Youth and Family […]
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Catalyst Life Services launches 2026 Summer Youth Program
MANSFIELD – Catalyst Life Services, in partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services (RCJFS) and the Richland County Youth and Family Council, is excited to announce the 2026 Summer Youth Program. This initiative is designed to provide local youth with valuable work experience while earning a competitive wage and receiving essential job training. Applications […]
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Building brighter futures: How the WIOA Youth Program transforms lives at Catalyst Life Services
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is a lifeline for young adults who face barriers to education, employment and long-term success. For individuals like Tessa Meagher-Hrinda and Sierrah Taska, WIOA has provided more than just resources, it has been a transformative experience that not only shaped their careers but empowered them to give […]
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Richland County Coroner’s Office forming ‘survivor loss team’
For most of the suicides the coroner’s office responds to, Ball said families are often reluctant to reach out for help.
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Workforce programs thrive through collaboration of multiple agencies
MANSFIELD — A nurse walked into director of Success Unlimited Dan Dickman’s hospital room last year and stunned him with a memory, he said. More than 25 years earlier, she had been a single parent who dropped out of high school when she came to his Success Unlimited program. With the program’s support, she earned […]
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Awards, art & community shine at Catalyst New Beginnings event
MANSFIELD — Ann Mitchell has dedicated years to New Beginnings, from board member to social worker to volunteer. On Wednesday, she received the first-ever Women’s Heart of Service Award.
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Catalyst Life Services’ Summer Youth Program making a strong impact in Richland County
MANSFIELD, OH – With the sun high and summer in full swing, over 150 local youth are now gaining valuable work experience through Catalyst Life Services’ 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. Launched in partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services and the Richland County Youth and Family Council, the program has made a strong […]
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Summer program provides Richland County youth with employment, job training
Richland County Job and Family Services and Catalyst Life Services are offering a chance for local youth to gain valuable work experience.