Posts by Danielle Procopio

A temporary food bank is being set up for Mahoning County residents and will be operating Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm. We need food donations and volunteers to help during business hours. We are also in need of sturdy boxes and bags to pack the food for our seniors. Oak Hill Collabortive 507Oak Hill Ave.…

A Senior Action Group was formed by community agencies in response to concerns for home bound seniors during the COVID-19 crisis. We initially formed to address concerns of food security but has evolved to address: Pick-up and delivery of medicine and/or food Transportation to medical appointments Trips to the bank Check-in calls with seniors Sewing…

Volunteer FAQ A quick action group has been organized by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Women League of Voters and Shepherd of the Valley to provide seniors with assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak in our community. Volunteers will pick-up food items from the grocery store or food bank, medications from pharmacies, and deliver them…

If you need help and you are unsure of who to contact, call the Help Network of Northeast Ohio at 211 and they will refer you to an agency that can meet your needs. Help with Food Meals on Wheels Mahoning County 330-502-5383 Mahoning County meal delivery service ($7.25 per meal); no delivery cost. SimplyEZ…

Shepherd of the Valley has partnered with OneDay for Senior Living, a video storytelling app that allows us to create and share videos. It’s a unique opportunity for our residents to have their experiences and stories captured on film and shared with their loved ones. These videos will serve as an eternal gift for their…

One day I was driving my niece home from preschool and I asked her how her day was and what she learned in school. She said, “Hate is bad, love is good, we should love God and Jesus.” Seems like simple advice, yet if we look at our world today in many areas we are…

Something To Think About Rev. Donald P. Barnes, Chaplain “I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.”  John 10: 10 Lorra is engaged in a new hobby.  She works at her craft every evening.  She is not always sure how things are going to work out – it’s a free…