News briefs: Commissioners seek applicants for DD board

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Fairfield County Board of Commissioners seeking applicants for board membership for the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities

LANCASTER- The Fairfield County Board of County Commissioners is accepting resumes and applicationsfor a vacancy on the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities mission is to bring about a vibrant community wherepeople lead fulfilling lives and make meaningful contributions. Information about the Fairfield County Board ofDevelopmental Disabilities is found here: http://www.fairfielddd.com/.

The County Commissioners are seeking applicants of qualified, passionate adults who are an immediate familymember of an individual eligible for early intervention services or services for preschool or school-age children.DD Board member positions are volunteer positions, and the County Commissioners are seeking dedicated,qualified applicants to begin serving immediately, for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2025.

Board and committee meetings are scheduled by the DD Board and take place in-person at the SSA Buildinglocated at 795 College Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Regular attendance and a commitment to furthering critical projectsare required.

All interested parties are encouraged to apply, and each application will be thoughtfully considered.The link to the application can be found at https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/COMMISH/pdf/Board-Member-Application.pdf

Please submit resumes and a completed application to Bennett Niceswanger electronically atbennett.niceswanger@fairfieldcountyohio.gov, or by mail to 210 E. Main St., suite 302, Lancaster, OH

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Awarded Grant for Educational Book

LANCASTER — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. was awarded a grant of $895 from South Central Power Company Foundation to print an additional 530 copies of the book, “Not Working Like It Used To: A book answering questions about a special person's terminal illness.” The book educates children and families with accurate information about the end-of-life process and guides adults in their discussions with children.

The book was written by Tracey Miller, M.S. CCC-SLP, GC-C, FAAGC and illustrated by Christopher A. Morgan, a FAIRHOPE volunteer, to enhance end-of-life conversations that were shifted to a virtual setting or telephone conversation during COVID-19. It is available to partners, families, and children free of charge through medical facilities, healthcare providers and counselors.

“Coming to terms with the death of a special person is extremely difficult for children and families,” said Kristin Glasure, FAIRHOPE President & CEO. “Children naturally fill in missing pieces of information, which is why being truthful is key to attaining trust and facilitating healthy reactions throughout the grieving process. This grant increases our ability to serve our community by allowing us to further print and distribute this beneficial book as part of our tool kit of support services for those in need of end-of-life education.”

To learn more about FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, visit www.fairhopehospice.org, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairhopeHospice.

Fairfield Homes adds three propertiesto its GrowingThird-Party Management Service Line

LANCASTER – Fairfield Homes, Inc., a full-service property management, development and construction company announced they are expanding their third-party management with the addition of three new properties (362 total units) owned by Foundation for Affordable Housing. The three properties were welcomed into the Fairfield Homes portfolio effective Aug. 1.

Crescent Village, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a 90-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property for families featuring two-bedroom townhomes and three-bedroom apartments. Located in Reynoldsburg, Post Woods Apartments is a 180-unit LIHTC property for families featuring two- and three-bedroom apartments. Willow Bend is a 92-unit LIHTC property located in Hilliard. The property includes flats and townhomes, all with three bedrooms to accommodate larger families.

“We are proud to provide affordable, sustainable housing solutions for families across our region,” said Jennifer Gorsuch Walters, President of Fairfield Homes, Inc. “At Fairfield Homes, we’re committed to building community and look forward to working with residents to position these assets for success.”

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