COTC encourages local high school students to support Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tonia Osborne, Special Events Coordinator for Community Affairs for Central Ohio Technical College. Tonia is leading the coordination of the Knox County High School collection for Food For The Hungry. Tonia shared with us the new exciting way that high schools will be honored with this year’s collection. She also gives encouragement to all Knox County High School students to get involved with this project.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Knox County’s Food For The Hungry.

 

The annual Turkey Trot is back for Thanksgiving

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about the annual Turkey Trot. This event will take place on Thanksgiving morning and is a benefit for the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow We Run MV.

Click HERE to stay updated on all the events happening to support Food For The Hungry.

The Mount Vernon Salvation Army kicks off their 2018 Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army kicked-off the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign on 11/20. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Capt. Christine Moretz about this year’s goal, kettle locations, the need for bell ringers and her heart for ministry to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to volunteer to ring bells at a kettle.

Click HERE to stay connected to all the activities at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.

Some exciting stats from 2018:
2,248 total families served with food/financial assistance
28 families assisted with rent or mortgage
66 families assisted with a utility shut off
6 families assisted with emergency lodging
52,794 meals provided through the food pantry
7,595 meals served through hot meals
1,504 meals served to children through Kids Clubs
41 Music and Arts instruction classes
116 days of tutoring through the Learning Zone
40 Teen leadership classes
10 Crock Pot Class graduates
22 children sent to overnight camp
60 Summer Day Campers

2018 Kettle Locations:
Walmart
Kroger
Baker’s IGA
Rural King
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People’s Bank of Marietta

Kenyon College supports Food For The Hungry

Kenyon College has many activities planned to support Food For The Hungry.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Kenyon’s Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events and Tom Stamp, Kenyon Historian.
They talked about the 8th Annual Snowflake Gala to benefit Food for the Hungry, plus other collections that will happen on campus this holiday season.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to stay up to date on all the activities happening for the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to stay up to date on what is happening at Kenyon College.

Food For The Hungry – Working Together to Care for our Neighbors!

Don’t miss the Christmas Auctions in Centerburg and Danville to benefit Food For The Hungry

Did you know that there are 2 auctions happening in Knox County to benefit Food For The Hungry?  Did you know that these auctions have beautiful Christmas wreaths and other Christmas décor up for bid?

Don’t miss your chance to bid at the First Knox National Banks in Centerburg and Danville. The auctions run from Friday, 11/23/18 through Noon on Saturday, December 12/8/18.
All proceeds from these auctions benefit Interchurch Social Services in both villages.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with Cheryl O’Neal, Centerburg Interchurch Branch Manager and Sue Wadian, Danville Interchurch Branch Manager. Listen in for all the details. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

See the beautiful items up for bid at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

Knox Pages supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Cheryl Splain about how Knox Pages is involved with Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive. They talked about how the company is supporting the local food drive and encouraged others to get involved.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay connected to Knox Pages.

Click HERE to stay connected to Food For The Hungry.

WNZR talks with Author and Speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Dr. Kevin Leman. They talked about his most recent book, “When Your Kid is Hurting”. Dr. Leman also shared an important message for parents and news about his next project.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation

Dr. Kevin Leman is a psychologist and New York Times Bestselling Author of more than 40 books. He is dealing with topics that range from raising children and birth order to business and marriage. Leman received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona, where he later earned his master’s and doctorate degrees. Leman has appeared on many radio and television programs, including The View with Barbara Walters, Today, Oprah, CBS’s The Early Show, Live with Regis Philbin, 100 Huntley Street, CNN’s American Morning, and Life Today with James Robison. Leman has served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. He is a founding faculty member of iQuestions.com. He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have 5 children. 

Tyler’s Light is coming to Mount Vernon on Thursday 11/1

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After a college football injury, Tyler Campbell struggled with a prescription pain medication addiction and later turned to heroin, which cost him his life.

His father, Wayne Campbell is now sharing Tyler’s story to help kids and parents learn more about addiction and preventative resources.

Wayne talked with WNZR’s Wesley Boston about his presentation “Tyler’s Light”.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Date/Time – Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
Location – Foster Hall, inside Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
This event is free and open to the public.
This event is presented by KSAAT – the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team.

For more information about Tyler’s Light, http://tylerslight.com/
For more information about KSAAT, http://www.ksaat.org/

 

Starting Point prepares for their annual WALK and leadership changes

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The Morning Thing continues to shine the spotlight on our local crisis pregnancy center, Starting Point.

Leadership changes are coming to this ministry as Executive Director, Kassandra Baker turns over the leadership role to Diana Wetzel.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with both ladies about these exciting days for the ministry. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Starting Point prepares for the annual WALK this week

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WNZR is proud to partner with Starting Point of Knox County. Their annual WALK fundraiser is coming up this Saturday.

WNZR Office Manager, Wesley Boston talked with Starting Point’s Marketing Director, Lauren Kuhn about this important event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Tune in to The Morning Thing all this week and hear more conversations with Starting Point staff.
Click HERE to find out more about the WALK this Saturday.
Call 740-392-9090 to support WNZR’s Team. Our goal is $500!

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