MANSFIELD — Last year came with its twists and turns, but the staff and board of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative still had plenty to celebrate during the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday night. During a Broadway-themed event at the Renaissance Theatre, leaders from the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) reflected on the challenges […]
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Deanna West-Torrence announces move to San Diego
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence has announced her move to San Diego to be closer to family. She will continue leading NECIC remotely.
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Williams urges unity, voter participation during NAACP banquet
MANSFIELD — Buffi Williams’ grandmother once told her she didn’t have the right not to vote. She knew then what Williams knows now. Voting is an individual right that, when used, becomes a collective source of power. “She was grounding me in my obligation to the community,” Williams said. “She took my individuality and placed […]
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Majora Carter talks urban revitalization during Kaleidoscope Conversations
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that approximately dilapidated 430 homes have been torn down in the Mansfield’s North End. MANSFIELD — Growing up in the South Bronx, Majora Carter was told she had potential — and the best way to reach that potential was to get as far away as possible. […]
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OSU hosts symposium on housing insecurity
MANSFIELD — Before Eric Anderman entered the world of higher education, he spent a few years working as a middle and high school teacher. Anderman, now interim dean at Ohio State Mansfield, still remembers a conversation he had years ago with a high school senior. The student frequently came in early to talk to him […]
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NECIC seeks to reallocate city ARPA funds to buy, remodel former VOA site
MANSFIELD — Leaders of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative see an immediate opportunity to meet the pressing need of reducing youth violence in the city. That’s why the NECIC is asking Mansfield City Council on Dec. 19 to reallocate the $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help the non-profit organization purchase […]
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My Brother’s Keeper receives NECIC recommitment
MANSFIELD – In a profound demonstration of dedication to the welfare and future prospects of young men and boys of color, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is honored to reaffirm its commitment to the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative. MBK, initiated by former President Barack Obama, aims to address the unique challenges facing […]
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Open Source: What youth mentoring programs are available in Richland County?
Editor’s Note: This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Did you know you can make a positive impact on a child’s future with just four hours a month? Research has shown that children benefit from the consistent presence of […]