August 2023 – Healthy Community Partnership

Stories of Systems Change | Mushrooms on Toast

2023-08-30T18:09:59+00:00

Stories of Systems Change: Mushrooms on Toast A Tale of Enduring, Positive Change in the Mahoning Valley Jessica Romeo, Mercy Health Community Health Educator, leads a healthy cooking demonstration at an Urban Wellness Market Jessica Romeo served mushroom toast to intrigued customers visiting the urban wellness market hosted by a small store on the south side of Youngstown. A store that some would derisively call a “corner store,” because from the outside it looks like just another outlet focused on selling cigarettes, liquor, lottery tickets and junk food. Delicious, fresh sauteed mushrooms on toast [...]

Parks and Rec. Month – HCP Partner Spotlight: Clemate Franklin, Exec. Director of Youngstown Parks and Recreation

Robin Perry2023-08-30T19:06:12+00:00

HCP Partner Spotlight: Clemate Franklin, Exec. Director of Youngstown Parks and Recreation For July's partner spotlight we had the privilege to interview Clemate Franklin, Executive Director of Youngstown Parks and Recreation and member of HCP's Parks and Green Spaces Action Team! Clemate has a passion for creating equitable park spaces where residents can come and be themselves as they walk, exercise, and enjoy nature. Clemate believes his role is the bridge the gap between the community and the park as well as to provide a safe and fun experience. To hear his perspective on local parks, his future [...]