It was busy year for agency in community involvement
December 30, 2009
Richland County Children Services believes in community involvement, from community festivals and parades to ethnic and educational events.
“We think festivals, parades and other events are a great way to help out in the communities we serve and also a great opportunity for our agency to communicate our messages on child abuse and neglect prevention,” said Carl Hunnell, communications supervisor for RCCS.
Chances are good you saw our agency at one or more community events during 2009, including:
January
Richland County Prevention Partnership Coalition meeting
February
Black History Month celebration at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library
Rally for the Kids tennis event in Lexington
March
Business Expo at the Richland County Fairgrounds
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
April
March for Babies
Minority Health Fair at the Ocie Hill Center
Swim/bike/run fundraising event
Placed “Child Abuse Prevention” pinwheels at four locations
May
Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner at Life Celebration reception
June
Start of Future Stars Golf Program
July
United Way Unemployment Resource Expo
August
Richland County Fair
Gatorade Giveaway at Lexington Youth Soccer Camp
Lexington Blueberry Festival
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Community Fair
First Day Celebration at Crestview Elementary School
5K walk/run
September
Bellville Street Fair
Fore Our Kids Golf Classic fundraiser
October
Madison Township Parade & Community Festival
Mansfield Halloween Parade
Mansfield News Journal Family Fusion at Richland Mall
Annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser
November
Downtown Mansfield Holiday Parade
December
Foster Parent Association annual holiday dinner, including a visit from Santa Claus with all of the children.
