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Food For The Hungry offers Summer Grant opportunities for Summer distribution programs 

MOUNT VERNON — The Food For The Hungry board has announced a Summer grant opportunity directed to reach churches, agencies, and organizations that provide Summer food distribution programs to fill the gap for families with children home from school. Thanks to the outstanding generosity of Knox County, the funds raised during the FFTH Drive Season exceeded the 2023 goal of $260,000. The board has designated $25,000 of the …

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MVNU observes Arbor Day with tree planting

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee hosted the planting of a Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut on April 18, in observance of Arbor Day. The tree selected will contribute to the species diversity of campus and will produce beautiful rose-red flowers in the spring, When fully grown, it will provide ample shade. “Our Campus …

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Blood Donors Needed to Save Lives and Honor Moms

KNOX, OH (April 25, 2024) Every year, about 219,000 units of blood and platelets are needed to help patients experiencing women’s health issues including about 1 of every 83 births. Leading up to this Mother’s Day, nonprofit Vitalant is highlighting that need and thanking donors who give April 21-May 23 with a chance to win one of 83, $83 gift cards …

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MVNU’s senior graphic design students rise to the occasion

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present RISE – Senior Graphic Design Exhibit. This exhibit is on display in the gallery until to May 2, 2024. Seniors are Luke Bortner, Cameron Cearns, Allison Durst, Ben Kindberg, Jordan Hall, Mayleea Hansen, Taylor Nazeck, Abigail Oliver, Brooklynn Rockwell, Zoë Schaum, and Cody West. An opening reception will take …

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Collision Repair Program at KCCC to Host Car Show/Cruise-In to Benefit Knox County Food For the Hungry

Mount Vernon, OH – Knox County Career Center’s (KCCC) Collision Repair programwill host a Car Show/Cruise-in on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at KCCC. The event is being sponsored by Fredericktown Chevrolet. The entry fee is $20. Allproceeds from the Car Show/Cruise-In go to Knox County Food for the Hungry. Local food trucks will be on-site …

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