Category: COVID-19

Food For The Hungry Board President, Samantha Scoles shares details of the 2020 Drive

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Food For The Hungry Board President, Samantha Scoles.

Samantha talks about her history with the drive and what keeps her passionate about FFTH. She shares the excitement of the legacy of 39 years of giving in the community. Samantha also addresses the question of any cancellations because of COVID-19. She shares why the Food For The Hungry drive is so important in 2020 and talks about how the board is preparing to host the drive during COVID-19.

Samantha shared this year’s goal – $240,000. She is hopeful that the community sees the need as we see the need. She also shared the hope that the community sees the benefit of this drive.

Click HERE and get inspired to give and volunteer this year!

To stay up to date on the 2020 Drive – go to http://www.foodforthehungrycares.org and follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/foodforthehungryknoxcounty

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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Lisa Mazzari, Food For The Hungry Executive Director celebrates the 2020 Kick Off

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Food For The Hungry Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari about this year’s campaign.

Lisa shared so many wonderful stories about how this drive impacts families here in Knox County. Listen in as she shares the good news of how the money collected in December 2019 was still impacting our community throughout the pandemic of COVID-19. She shares the story of a partnership that fed local students while schools were closed. An inspiring young girl hosted a lemonade stand and collected donations for FFTH. Lisa reminds us that Food For The Hungry is possible through the generous support of hundreds of volunteers all “Working Together to Care For Our Neighbors”!

Click HERE and get inspired to give and volunteer this year!

To stay up to date on the 2020 Drive – go to foodforthehungrycares.org and follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/foodforthehungryknoxcounty

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MVNU President Dr. Henry Spaulding provides our November Presidential Update

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for our monthly MVNU Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared updates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University including:
– How the campus is attacking the rise of COVID-19 cases
– How MVNU will use over $397,000 in coronavirus relief funds from the State of Ohio
– Agenda items for the fall meetings with the MVNU Board of Trustees
– Update on plans to turn the former church on Edgewood Road to “The Gathering Place”
– Special messages for students, faculty and staff as we approach the end of fall semester

Dr. Spaulding also shared some inside information on how his wife Sharon gets into the holiday spirit. 😊

To stay up to date on what is happening with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

To stay up to date on how MVNU is approaching COVID-19 issues, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/stayinformed

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Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins WNZR for the October Spotlight on MV

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr in their monthly “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Mayor Starr shared numerous updates on the city:
– Construction Updates including the plan for the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge project
– Progress of the Mobile Crisis Team of social workers to help the Police Department
– Local resources for anyone struggling with mental health issues
– Safety for family activities this weekend
– Coronavirus Relief for local businesses
– The development of a new neighborhood watch program
– Thoughts on Election Day

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Stay connected with the Mayor’s Office at http://www.mountvernonohio.org

Or on Facebook and Twitter – search for The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Or call 740-393-9517

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The Truck to Trunk Food Distribution continues in Croton!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with two representatives of the weekly “Truck to Trunk” food distribution Program.

Theresa Gregory is from the distribution “hub” – the Irongate Equestrian and Events Center. Jeff Davidson is the Project Manager from Global Vision Alliance. Listen in for details on how this food giveaway came to our community and how to participate.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

This amazing food box distribution is happening TODAY in Croton.
Six (6) semi trucks will be coming to the Irongate Equestrian Center (12298 Croton Road, Croton) TODAY (10/27)! There will be over 6,500 food boxes to hand out!!

The time is 9am – 5pm (while supplies last).

Please help us spread the word to families in your church or neighborhood. If your church has a food pantry, please plan to pick up food that will help you serve others.

2 boxes of food per family. Ministries/Pantries/Churches can take as many boxes as you need or can transport home.

The boxes do contain perishable items, so plan to get them into a refrigerator once you return home. Each box weighs 30 pounds.

If there are questions, please contact Jeff Davidson at 740-501-5376.

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Relationship Tips from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

On Monday, The Morning Thing shared some insight from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. We shared tips on supporting healthy relationships and managing disagreements during COVID-19. This is a timely topic as Marcy and Wesley return from quarantine.

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Today is World Teacher’s Day. Please encourage our educators.

Today is a special day – a day to encourage the educators in our world.

(from www.daysoftheyear.com) Teachers’ Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role played by teachers all over the world. The responsibility for educating future generations is not a light one by any means, so show your support for these dedicated and important people not just on Teachers’ Day, but throughout the whole year.

This year’s universal World Teachers’ Day theme is “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future.”

How will you encourage a teacher today?
The Morning Thing shared some realities of teaching that most people are unaware of. As we begin to understand the challenges of the classroom, we can better understand how to encourage and support teachers.
Check out this article, written by teachers. Click HERE to see 8 realities of education.

Please take time today to encourage the teachers in your world.

Picture by Max Fischer from Pexels

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WNZR shares an MVNU Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for the October MVNU Presidential Update. Dr. Spaulding shared the latest COVID update from campus, including the current case numbers and how MVNU will begin new campus-wide COVID testing soon.

He also shared the calendar changes coming to the fall and spring semester, fall enrollment stats and encouragement for students, faculty, and staff as MVNU face the second half of the fall semester.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on COVID-19 cases at MVNU.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar.

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WNZR talks with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director of Starting Point

This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
We talked with Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst about how God has been working through the ministry in the midst of COVID-19 challenges.
She also shared some unexpected blessings they have encountered this year at Stating Point.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Prayer Walk.

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WNZR talks with Victoria Russell, Client Care Coordinator of Starting Point

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This week on The Morning Thing, we are shining the spotlight
on an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.

We talked with Client Care Coordinator, Victoria Russell
about the challenges the ministry has faced in 2020 and how the staff worked diligently to still meet the needs of their clients. She also shared how God has blessed the ministry throughout the pandemic.  Victoria shared details of the Starting Point Walk on 10/3 and how to participate.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Starting Point of Knox County and to sign up for this Saturday’s Walk.

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