Ample Harvest's Summary:
One out of six Americans (including a quarter of all kids under six ) does not have access to healthy fresh food at their food pantry. The AmpleHarvest.org Campaign is a national effort utilizing the Internet that enables 40+ million Americans who grow food in home gardens to easily donate their excess harvest to one of 3,924 registered local food pantries spread across all 50 states.
Ample Harvest is able to connect local farmers, vendors, contributors to local food banks/pantries simply by logging onto their website (http://www.ampleharvest.org/) clicking on the "FIND A PANTRY" and typing in your zip code. This will connect you with organizations, contact information hours etc.
Fish Samaritan is now registered on the food pantry site simply by entering "44507" we are the first organization to pop up! It lists hours, our phone number directions etc.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A FARMER TO DONATE TO FISH SAMARITAN HOUSE. Say you have left over food items you are looking to get rid of? Maybe you are moving and need your furniture picked up and donated towards a good cause? Use this site to get in touch with us as well as other charitable organizations in our area. WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET! From donations to food to volunteers we are in serious need and are trying to make ends meet to help the community!!
Log on today at http://www.ampleharvest.com/ to find out more about that organization as well as others!!
PS-- Fish Samaritan House just got word that we were chosen for agency of the month for July!! Congratulations Fish Samaritan and all the people that help to make this possible from the workers, volunteers all of those in the community who are willing and patient in donating household goods, clothes and food items! You guys rock!!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Public Relations Director: Jaime Hughes
Jaime Hughes has only been on our Board of Directors since April but is slowly chipping away at making a bigger impact with the Fish Samaritan House community! Since then, and thanks to board member Mr. Frank Bellamy she was nominated as Fish Samaritan's new public relations director and has been more hands on than ever! It is not just public image to the media that is important it is also making sure that Fish Samaritan House is clean and presentable. Jaime spends her days tackling between contacting the media and scrubbing shelves at Fish.
"I believe a board member should do more than just sit and delegate. Get your hands dirty!"
Jaime is a 2007 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School when during that time she was first introduced to Fish Samaritan House. "Our senior year, we were allowed to participate in a service course that allowed us to leave the school and go into our community and help out." A current YSU student with ambitions of getting a masters in Library Science, Jaime dedicates much of her free time to helping others. She is a part time volunteer at the Youngstown Museum of Labor and Industry, a part time archives assistant at Maag Library and also gives her time here and there to help homeless pets in our area get exersize and find good loving homes.
Jaime's main goal for Fish Samaritan House? "To provide Fish Samaritan House with a food pantry every single day (It is currently only open on Wednesdays), and to introduce Fish to those in our community that may not be aware of where we are and what we stand for."
Thank's Jaime for all you do within the community and for Fish!!
"I believe a board member should do more than just sit and delegate. Get your hands dirty!"
Jaime is a 2007 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School when during that time she was first introduced to Fish Samaritan House. "Our senior year, we were allowed to participate in a service course that allowed us to leave the school and go into our community and help out." A current YSU student with ambitions of getting a masters in Library Science, Jaime dedicates much of her free time to helping others. She is a part time volunteer at the Youngstown Museum of Labor and Industry, a part time archives assistant at Maag Library and also gives her time here and there to help homeless pets in our area get exersize and find good loving homes.
Jaime's main goal for Fish Samaritan House? "To provide Fish Samaritan House with a food pantry every single day (It is currently only open on Wednesdays), and to introduce Fish to those in our community that may not be aware of where we are and what we stand for."
Thank's Jaime for all you do within the community and for Fish!!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Secretary: Cassandra Campean
As apart of our new blog, Fish Samaritan decided to introduce you our friends and family to our boardmembers and employees. Each posting for the next few weeks will introduce you to someone new that is either on our Board of Directors or is a hard working employee of Fish Samaritan House.
This week we introduce to you;
Cassandra Campean who is our secretary on the Board of Directors. Cassandra has been apart of the Fish Samaritan family since 1994 and became the secretary for our board in 1997. Initally, she became passionate about Fish Samaritan because she works for MYCAP Head Start and witnessed first hand the numerous children and families that were in need of things like clothing, food and house hold items. MYCAP also required that she participate on the board of a local social service and found this as a prime opportunity to help Fish Samaritan as much as she can.
What is MYCAP? Head Start/Early Head Start is a social service agency which provides preschool to families who qualify. Children must be age eligible and meet income guidelines. I work for Early Head Start which sevices pregnant women and infant and toddlers.
She is a Youngstown State University graduate with a Bachelors in Psychology, and also holds credentials in Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Consultant and a Certified Doula. What is a "Doula" you may ask? A doula is someone who provides continued support to a mother who is experiencing labor and delivery.
When she is not providing support to newborns and their mothers she enjoys taking trips and spending as much time with her family as possible and is also an instructor at Get'n Fit Aerobics (http://www.getnfitwomen.com/).
Her long term goals for Fish Samaritan House? "To offer other services like helping people pay for prescriptions and getting help with utility bills. It would be nice to expand the food pantry into an actual market, where clients could purchase fresh food for less money."
We thank Cassandra for her continued support to not ONLY Fish Samaritan House but to MYCAP and the mothers in our area as well! Keep up the great work Cassandra!!
This week we introduce to you;
Cassandra Campean who is our secretary on the Board of Directors. Cassandra has been apart of the Fish Samaritan family since 1994 and became the secretary for our board in 1997. Initally, she became passionate about Fish Samaritan because she works for MYCAP Head Start and witnessed first hand the numerous children and families that were in need of things like clothing, food and house hold items. MYCAP also required that she participate on the board of a local social service and found this as a prime opportunity to help Fish Samaritan as much as she can.
What is MYCAP? Head Start/Early Head Start is a social service agency which provides preschool to families who qualify. Children must be age eligible and meet income guidelines. I work for Early Head Start which sevices pregnant women and infant and toddlers.
She is a Youngstown State University graduate with a Bachelors in Psychology, and also holds credentials in Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Consultant and a Certified Doula. What is a "Doula" you may ask? A doula is someone who provides continued support to a mother who is experiencing labor and delivery.
When she is not providing support to newborns and their mothers she enjoys taking trips and spending as much time with her family as possible and is also an instructor at Get'n Fit Aerobics (http://www.getnfitwomen.com/).
Her long term goals for Fish Samaritan House? "To offer other services like helping people pay for prescriptions and getting help with utility bills. It would be nice to expand the food pantry into an actual market, where clients could purchase fresh food for less money."
We thank Cassandra for her continued support to not ONLY Fish Samaritan House but to MYCAP and the mothers in our area as well! Keep up the great work Cassandra!!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Fish Samaritan Experience
Fish Samaritan is responsible for a plethora of things, they provide food, clothing and household items for those who express need for it as well as bring a sense of community and unity to their program. First off, Fish has extended their hours for the summer:
Monday- Thursday 9-5
Friday & Saturday 9-3
Sunday Closed
I was able to spend a little time with the Fish family this past Saturday and all I can say about the people that work there are great things. When I was elected on the Board of Directors in April I was unsure of what I was getting myself into. The President, Linda Lee could only describe to me that Fish Samaritan was like a family to not only eachother but the community as well.
All the workers at Fish not only spend time with eachother within the work place they also spend time together outside of work, dinners, parties, festivals...they are family to eachother. When one is in need, the co workers of Fish are there to serve and help as much as possible.
Now, this doesnt just apply to those who work at Fish. Those that come in looking for food, clothing etc are also treated as family. Our Executive Director, Clarence Thigpen knows the majority of people that walk into Fish, he knows their kids, their mothers, their fathers.. he connects with them not on just a business level but personal. Fish Samaritan House is a prime example of community togetherness and positive unity that we have been striving for, for so long.
I could not be more tickled to know that I am apart of such a wonderful family. Won't you stop by and introduce yourself? Meet Clarence, meet Ms Tina, meet Ms. Kayce-- there are so many awesome people waiting to reach out and help you and your family.
Also, remember we are still in serious need of people to buy tickets for our Wine Tasting. Call us at 330 746 4190 for additional information or questions!!
Monday- Thursday 9-5
Friday & Saturday 9-3
Sunday Closed
I was able to spend a little time with the Fish family this past Saturday and all I can say about the people that work there are great things. When I was elected on the Board of Directors in April I was unsure of what I was getting myself into. The President, Linda Lee could only describe to me that Fish Samaritan was like a family to not only eachother but the community as well.
All the workers at Fish not only spend time with eachother within the work place they also spend time together outside of work, dinners, parties, festivals...they are family to eachother. When one is in need, the co workers of Fish are there to serve and help as much as possible.
Now, this doesnt just apply to those who work at Fish. Those that come in looking for food, clothing etc are also treated as family. Our Executive Director, Clarence Thigpen knows the majority of people that walk into Fish, he knows their kids, their mothers, their fathers.. he connects with them not on just a business level but personal. Fish Samaritan House is a prime example of community togetherness and positive unity that we have been striving for, for so long.
I could not be more tickled to know that I am apart of such a wonderful family. Won't you stop by and introduce yourself? Meet Clarence, meet Ms Tina, meet Ms. Kayce-- there are so many awesome people waiting to reach out and help you and your family.
Also, remember we are still in serious need of people to buy tickets for our Wine Tasting. Call us at 330 746 4190 for additional information or questions!!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Fish is suffering! FEMA Information!
"FEMA" stands for: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This is listed on the http://www.fema.gov/ website:
"Advising on building codes and flood plain management...teaching people how to get through a disaster...helping equip local and state emergency preparedness...coordinating the federal response to a disaster...making disaster assistance available to states, communities, businesses and individuals...training emergency managers...supporting the nation's fire service...administering the national flood and crime insurance programs...the range of FEMA's activities is broad indeed and spans the life cycle of disasters.
The disaster life cycle describes the process through which emergency managers prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond to them when they occur, help people and institutions recover from them, mitigate their effects, reduce the risk of loss, and prevent disasters such as fires from occurring.
And at every stage of this cycle you see FEMA -- the federal agency charged with building and supporting the nation's emergency management system."
Fish Samaritan is suffering due to on a national level FEMA money WAS NOT released to any progams such as Fish. This money is extremely important in helping feed those in need or whom request assistance in foods. The great employees at Fish are struggling to help those in our neighborhood and are doing such a fantastic job of trying to make ends meet thus far. But, like everything this will only go so far before all options have been exhausted.
Sales have also been lagging recently, so Fish Samaritan decided to extend their hours and even talk about special Saturday hours during the summertime.
So I ask to you friends and family-- next time you have a garage/yard sale, the next time you clean out your attics or basements or do that major spring cleaning. Consider donating to Fish Samaritan House, all the money from their sales goes to feeding those in need and paying our employees who help keep Fish Samaritan progressing and successful! They even do special delivery and pick ups from your business or house!
Fish Samaritan House, 17 Kenmore Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44507 (330) 746-4190.
This is listed on the http://www.fema.gov/ website:
"Advising on building codes and flood plain management...teaching people how to get through a disaster...helping equip local and state emergency preparedness...coordinating the federal response to a disaster...making disaster assistance available to states, communities, businesses and individuals...training emergency managers...supporting the nation's fire service...administering the national flood and crime insurance programs...the range of FEMA's activities is broad indeed and spans the life cycle of disasters.
The disaster life cycle describes the process through which emergency managers prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond to them when they occur, help people and institutions recover from them, mitigate their effects, reduce the risk of loss, and prevent disasters such as fires from occurring.
And at every stage of this cycle you see FEMA -- the federal agency charged with building and supporting the nation's emergency management system."
Fish Samaritan is suffering due to on a national level FEMA money WAS NOT released to any progams such as Fish. This money is extremely important in helping feed those in need or whom request assistance in foods. The great employees at Fish are struggling to help those in our neighborhood and are doing such a fantastic job of trying to make ends meet thus far. But, like everything this will only go so far before all options have been exhausted.
Sales have also been lagging recently, so Fish Samaritan decided to extend their hours and even talk about special Saturday hours during the summertime.
So I ask to you friends and family-- next time you have a garage/yard sale, the next time you clean out your attics or basements or do that major spring cleaning. Consider donating to Fish Samaritan House, all the money from their sales goes to feeding those in need and paying our employees who help keep Fish Samaritan progressing and successful! They even do special delivery and pick ups from your business or house!
Fish Samaritan House, 17 Kenmore Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44507 (330) 746-4190.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Hello Everyone!!
I decided to start a blog in honor of Fish Samaritan House on Youngstown's Southside. First though, I shall tell you a little bit about myself first. My name is Jaime Hughes, I am a 22 year old native of Youngstown and doubt that I will ever leave this place. I am slowly chipping away at YSU where I will graduate with a degree in history then go onto Graduate school for a Library Science Masters degree. I was first introduced to Fish Samaritan as a 2007 Cardinal Mooney senior where our Service class would volunteer their time and energy with the Fish Samaritan family. Years later, I decided that I wanted to continue my service to the community and was voted into the Fish Samaritan Board of Directors in April 2011. Being the youngest board member in the Fish Family I really want to breathe some youthful excitement into the program and all that they do.
Many of you may not be familar with Fish Samaritan and their services. Please, stop down anytime between Monday-Friday from 9am-2:30pm and meet the director of fish, Clarence. He is a really wonderful, passionate man whom is very dedicated to his city and his neighbors. He reflects the vibe and attitude of those involved with Fish Samaritan; positive, hope, compassion, love and dedication. Every worker and person involved wants to do as best as possible to help one another, the organization and the community. I am so honored to be apart of such a wonderful organization.
Anyway, the Fish Samaritan helps in various ways. Spring cleaning? Have extra items you didn't sell at the yard sale? Moving and need to get rid of items? Fish Samaritan will come to you and take any extra items off of your hands!! They find and have a purpose for everything and anything donated. They take in items from clothes, baby items, toys, furniture, household goods and non perishable foods! They reach out to families and individuals that may be struggling and need a small pick me up. In this economy this is extremely important, not only to help one another but continue to do something good as well as caring for one another.
Over the next few weeks (I will post once a week), I will introduce you to people that work for Fish Samaritan, how you can volunteer, events and so on. Stay tuned and remember to love your neighbors!
Many of you may not be familar with Fish Samaritan and their services. Please, stop down anytime between Monday-Friday from 9am-2:30pm and meet the director of fish, Clarence. He is a really wonderful, passionate man whom is very dedicated to his city and his neighbors. He reflects the vibe and attitude of those involved with Fish Samaritan; positive, hope, compassion, love and dedication. Every worker and person involved wants to do as best as possible to help one another, the organization and the community. I am so honored to be apart of such a wonderful organization.
Anyway, the Fish Samaritan helps in various ways. Spring cleaning? Have extra items you didn't sell at the yard sale? Moving and need to get rid of items? Fish Samaritan will come to you and take any extra items off of your hands!! They find and have a purpose for everything and anything donated. They take in items from clothes, baby items, toys, furniture, household goods and non perishable foods! They reach out to families and individuals that may be struggling and need a small pick me up. In this economy this is extremely important, not only to help one another but continue to do something good as well as caring for one another.
Over the next few weeks (I will post once a week), I will introduce you to people that work for Fish Samaritan, how you can volunteer, events and so on. Stay tuned and remember to love your neighbors!
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