MANSFIELD — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has honored Director of Community-Based Services at The DV Shelter Jill Donnenworth with the Robert Denton Special Achievement Award. The award, which was announced on Tuesday, was established to recognize an individual with at least five years of experience in the field of victim assistance who has demonstrated leadership in […]
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‘We can make a difference’: Mansfielders share thoughts on Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope talk
MANSFIELD — More than 300 people attended Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope Community Conversation on May 7 discussing poverty eradication.
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Kaleidoscope Speaker Series: What you need to know about poverty and housing inequality in Richland County
Local organizations discuss relevancy of upcoming Kaleidoscope Speaker Series event — which will focus on poverty and housing inequality.
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Richland County Dog Warden must use agency funds to purchase vehicle
MANSFIELD — Richland County Dog Warden Missy Houghton got approval Tuesday to buy one used SUV for her agency — not the two she asked county commissioners to approve. And she must do it using funds from the $121,000 budget carryover with which her department began 2024. Commissioner Darrell Banks said he was not in […]
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Pence, Park National Bank revitalize Domestic Violence Shelter with uplifting murals & renovation
RICHLAND COUNTY — Allison Pence brought a burst of color and inspiration to the shelter through a series of vibrant murals.
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Leapyear Studios, Domestic Violence Shelter premiere ‘Symbol of Strength’ short film
MANSFIELD — “Symbol of Strength” premiered at the Bromfield Library on Tuesday at the “Expressions of the Heart” poetry and art show.
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Expressions Against Violence initiative set for Feb.
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter has announced the launch of “Expressions Against Violence.” Expressions Against Violence is an initiative aimed at creating space for teens to address dating violence through their own passion and creativity. The initiative will take place in February, which is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. “Our goal […]
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Domestic violence vigil spotlights survivor stories
MANSFIELD — An audience gathered in Riedl Hall at The Ohio State University Mansfield to spread awareness of domestic violence resources Oct. 19.
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Remember My Name: The Domestic Violence Shelter commemorates Awareness Month
MANSFIELD — Little black picture frames sat on each table, nestled among the centerpieces and goblets of ice water. Each one showcased a purple banner with the words ‘Remember My Name.’ Below it, printed in capital letters, was the name of a woman who lost her life to domestic violence in Richland County. At least 21 […]
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Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon set for Oct. 5
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter is honored to announce the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the DLX Kobacker Room. The event theme is “We are all connected: Every 1 Knows Some1.” This theme serves as a powerful reminder that domestic violence affects individuals from all […]