Community Connectors

Teaching Special Needs kids to avoid harmful drugs The he**in epidemic and opioid crisis can strike anybody --- even children with special needs. LifeTown, at the Chabad Columbus, 6220 E. Dublin-Granville Rd....

Watch how one of our grantees is making a difference in the lives of children with mentoring!

Inspiring Minds – Mentoring Before Jimmy, Alex had never had a mentor. Before Alex, Jimmy had never been a mentor. Now, because of mentoring, their lives are forever changed for the bet...

The Community Connectors Information Session scheduled in West Chester today, January 8, 2018, has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions in the area. Please check previous post for additional events. We will keep you updated if/ when we are able to reschedule this event.

The Community Connectors Information Session scheduled for today, January 8, 2018 in West Chester has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions in the area. Please see previous post for schedule of additional events. We will update when/if this session is able to be rescheduled. Stay safe out there!

Choose Kind Challenge! | Ohio Department of Education As part of , the Ohio Department of Education challenges students to send at least 5,000 letters spreading kindness to hospitalized children in Ohio by the end of November. Let’s show that our deeds are our monuments and spread some joy to our peers!

Congratulations to all the FY18 Awardees!

$9.9 Million in New Community Connectors Mentoring Grants Awarded | Ohio Department of Education One hundred sixteen community partnerships will share $9.9 million to mentor approximately 33,000 Ohio students in the latest round of grants in the Community Connectors school mentorship program. Since July 2015, 342 community partnerships have been awarded $29.2 million for programs that give more...

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UA’s LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education receives mentorship grant, helps Barberton students Thanks to a grant from the state, Barberton students will continue to have someone to show them the way on their path to success.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County gets grant for mentoring program The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County is receiving a $75,000 grant, according to Executive Director Mike Conibear.

Superintendent DeMaria to visit Sandusky and surrounding counties | Ohio Department of Education As Gov. John Kasich takes his State of the State address to Sandusky this year, Superintendent Paolo DeMaria will be visiting with educators, students and the community and learning about successful local programs.

One Day Left...Community Connectors FY18 Applications due by 5:00 tomorrow. Don't wait until the last minute!