Briefs: Richland County Foundation awards grants, OhioHealth to lift mask requirement
Richland County Foundation grants help meet emerging needs
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $903,644 at its April meeting.
The Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children, approving 30 Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 were given to support creative, educational and fun-filled activities.
The board approved a Mansfield Rising grant to the Renaissance Performing Arts for Pictures on the Plaza. The Renaissance, Mansfield-Richland County Public Library, Buckeye Imagination Museum and Idea+Works will collaborate to show four outdoor movies this summer in the greenspace between the main theater and Theater 166.
Five career technical education scholarships were approved for students to earn a certification at a technical institution. The Scholarship Committee implemented a rolling deadline for CTE scholarships to meet various enrollment deadlines. In aligning with Ohio’s Attainment Goal, the Foundation wants to help fill the gap between job openings and certified employees as well as lead the way to support workforce development through CTE scholarships.
Trustees approved grants for 43 organizations from donor-advised funds, which allow individuals and families the opportunity to make grant suggestions to favorite charities. Donor-advised funds are a flexible and convenient alternative to a private foundation. It also is a way to keep charitable contributions anonymous, at the preference of the donor.
OhioHealth to lift masking requirements for most patients, staff and visitors
Due to decreasing community spread and higher immunity in communities, OhioHealth will end the masking requirement for asymptomatic individuals in all hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices beginning Friday.
Masking may be required for visitors based on specific patient situations, such as when a patient is in isolation. Masks also are recommended for visitors if they are experiencing any respiratory symptoms.
Masks will continue to be made available for those who wish to wear them.
Upcoming meetings:
● Shelby Board of Education, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, conference room, Shelby High School, 1 Whippet Way, Shelby
● Shelby City Council Utilities & Streets Committee, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, conference room, 5 Water St., Shelby
● Shelby City Council Finance & Personnel Committee, 3:30 p.m., Friday, conference room, 5 Water St., Shelby
● Richland County Board of Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., April 18, 87 E. First St., Mansfield
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: New Richland County Foundation grants, OhioHealth lifting mask mandate
