Impact1Hundred Awards $24,000 in 2011

Impact1Hundred membership grew for the third year in a row – there are now 27 members – 23 full members and 1 team membership. Due to the amounts of the requests, Impact1Hundred was able to award a total of 5 grants in 2011. Since beginning just 3 years ago, Impact1Hundred has given almost $50,000.00 to the programs of Community Services of Stark County.

Congratulations to the Family Living Center Relocation – awarded $15,000.00. Early in 2011 the Family Living Center was forced to find a new location due to their current lease not being renewed. This was an emergency situation as the lead time to find a new location was only 6 months. A huge county wide project was started to find and purchase what was The Red Carpet Inn near downtown Massillon. Funds were raised through donations of various charitable foundations, community churches, businesses and individuals throughout the greater Stark County area and Impact1Hundred is proud to be a part of this effort. The Family Living Center is a homeless shelter that provides shelter to families - allowing the families to stay together in time of crisis. While staying at the FLC, families also receive assistance geared to breaking the bond of homelessness.

Congratulations to Office Based Counseling – awarded $1,323.00. Funds will be used to purchase materials needed for the co-occurring disorders treatment plans. This type of disorder occurs when a client not only has a mental health disorder, but also a substance use disorder. This program began in 2008 without a budget leading to a lack of materials needed to provide the quality of service expected at Community Services. These materials relate to the various 12-Step Programs and will be essential in helping clients become engaged in long-term community support. Not only will they enhance both individual and group therapy sessions, but will also be used in the ongoing training of staff.

Congratulations to Marketing/Development – awarded $1,845.00. Plans are for the current small, dark sign at the main office in Canton to be replaced with a bright and welcoming one. The goal of the Marketing department is to present a professional image for the agency. This is becoming increasingly important as the need for services is increasing with the current economic struggles in the community. The sign will be the first step for Community Services to continue to be the elite non-profit social service organization it has been since 1919.

Congratulations to Marketing/Development – awarded $1,500.00. The award will be used to create a website that is user-friendly and inviting for people who research us online.  The main agency website will be re-created in a way that is warm, unique, modern and, most importantly, easy to navigate for our clients, community partners, providers, and donors.  Currently, all aspects of our organization’s website are tied together. This can create confusion when a page is under construction and can affect the entire site.  A whole new look, as well as a whole new behind-the-scenes design is needed so that going from page to page is a smooth transition.

Congratulations to Loving Choice Adoption and Parenting Services – awarded $4,332.00. Loving Choice reaches out to any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy creating a difficult situation in her life. The program offers the birthmother opportunities to change her situation through a positive and proactive plan for herself and her child. The opportunities can involve community resources to support her in parenting or placing her baby with a loving family. Funds will be used for a marketing campaign throughout Stark County to increase awareness of the opportunities available to women and couples, right here in their neighborhood, for choices that will benefit them as well as their unborn children. This campaign will gain the attention of the women and families served by Community Services, as well as local medical, educational and social service providers who need to know that the agency has resources to share with them.

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