WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army. She shared details about this year’s Red Kettle Campaign including the many ways that you can support the ministry. This year’s theme is “Rescue Christmas”.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE to give online through a Virtual Red Kettle or to volunteer.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with the new Food For The Hungry Marketing Director, Katelynn Mabe.
Katelynn shared why she decided to get involved with Food For The Hungry and what got her interested in the project. She also tells us about her role as Marketing Director.
Katelynn also shares more details of changes for this year’s drive. She tells us how we can volunteer to help the drive.
This year’s goal is $240,000! Katelynn highlights some of the exciting events that will be happening this year to support our fundraising efforts.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
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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
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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
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
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
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.
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.
Today we visited the topic of stress and we looked at several different topics around stress. The first topic we looked at are life events that Americans voted are most stressful, ranked from 1-10. Find that list HERE.
We also took a stress test that shows us what is causing the most stress in our individual lives. The test can be found HERE if you would like to see what is causing you the most stress.
Lastly we talked about some effective ways to handle and deal with stress. Some of which include dancing like no one is watching. To see the full list click HERE.
You are not alone.
If you need help, reach out. Focus on the Family provides Counseling Consultation and Referrals. Help is here! They can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust.
Call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), or complete our Counseling Consultation Request Form.
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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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