One-woman mission aids Lorain residents through outreach
Christina Jolliffe profiles Community on a Mission founder in Lorain, a single mother who has built a 65-member group to help neighbors pursue goals like a GED diploma and Navy enlistment. She offers rides and housing as needed, pushes clients to reclaim forgotten dreams, and connects them with resources and mentors.
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Meen Lorain
Jackson
Navy
Tami Rogers
Rogers
Ohio Business College
Community on a Mission aids single parents in Lorain
Fanecia Jackson leads Community on a Mission in Lorain offering home visits to assist single parents with education, homemaking, and self esteem. She funds the effort herself, eyes city office space, and urges residents to begin progress now. Rogers credits Jackson with lifting her spirits and staying engaged.
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Jackson
Lorain
Rogers
Classic Cafe Chess Tournament at Southview High
Lorain Schools host the first Classic Cafe Chess Tournament from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Southview High School cafeteria. The free, public event features over 16 students from grades 3 through 12, each with four round-robin matches and possible prizes.
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Southview High School
Homeless fundraiser 5K and walk at Lorain County Community College
Lorain's Neighborhood House Association hosts a fundraising run and walk at LCCC North Campus Ewing Center with 7 a.m. registration. A 5K starts 8:30 a.m. and a one mile walk at 9:30 a.m. Awards at 10 a.m. Fees $25 benefiting Haven Center homeless shelter at 1536 E 30th St Lorain.
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Lorain County Community College
Ewing Recreation Center
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Southview High teacher honored with Baldwin Wallace award
Doug White, history teacher at Southview High School, received the James Thomas High School Teacher Award from Baldwin Wallace College after former student Ben Schaefer nominated him. Eight teachers were honored with $1,000 prizes, plus $1,000 for their schools. White, a 1990 and 2003 Baldwin Wallace alumnus, inspired Schaefer with engaging lessons starting from his first day of high school.
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James Thomas
Schaefer
Southview High
Lorain
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