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ABSTINENCE UNTIL MARRIAGE (ATM) EDUCATION 12637 St. Rt. 67W, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1871 Main Office: 130 Barrer Dr, Sunbury, OH 43074 Telephone: (740) 965-2046
Contact: Julie Zaring, Abstinence Educator
Business Hours: Calls accepted between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Services: Sexual abstinence programming for youth in 6th through 12th grade in Hardin and Marion counties. Programs are available to schools, youth groups, churches, and youth serving organizations. Programs are also available for parent groups on how to talk to their teens along with the most recent information available on sexually transmitted diseases. College programming also available.
Eligibility: No requirements
Procedure to Obtain Services: Telephone Abstinence Educator to schedule a program
Cost of Services: No cost
Financed by: CBEA Grant
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (ARC) Simon Kenton School, 705 N. Ida St, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4158; Fax (419) 675-3274
Contact: Alice Roof, President Kelly Dearing Stephanie Temple, Secretary/Treasurer Jull Shepard
Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Services: Offers a support group and activities for special needs individuals and family members of individuals with special needs.
Eligibility: Handicapped, developmentally disabled, medically fragile, and/or mentally challenged individuals and their family members
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call Simon Kenton Schools for contact persons regarding information
Additional Remarks: The goal of ARC is to insure that individuals with handicapping conditions and their family members are supported by others in similar circumstances. ARC is a non-profit organization. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, INC. 219 N. McDonel St, PO Box 269, Lima, OH 45802 Telephone (419) 223-7010; Fax (419) 229-2029 E-mail: info@limabbb.org
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: Function and purpose is to represent ethical businesses: - Report on businesses in a 6 county service area. - Investigate complaints. - Warn businesses and consumers of scams - Provide advertising reviews. - Provide reports on national charitable solicitations (updated quarterly) and local charitable solicitations.
Eligibility: Ethical businesses and professionals.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Letter, phone calls and personal contacts.
Cost of Services: Call for information.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible.
Financed by: Business and professional membership fees. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HARDIN COUNTY 801 W. Lima St., Suite B Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 675-1850; Fax (419) 675-2614 E-mail: hardinbbs@dbscorp.net
Contact: John B. Neville, Executive Director Jill C. Ogle, County Coordinator
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) or by appointment.
Services: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation's premier mentoring organization.
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers volunteer opportunities in community-based and school-based programs.
Volunteers in the community-based program are matched with children in 1-to-1 relationships and spend 1-3 hours together each week in activities of their choosing.
Volunteers in the school-based program are matched with children in 1-to-1 relationships but meet the children for one hour a week (or more, if you can) at their schools -- during the school day or after school, depending upon your schedule. Volunteers and children participate in tutoring and other activities directed and supervised by our staff. Plenty of time is provided for the mentor and child to interact and talk.
All volunteers are trained by our professional staff and support is provided throughout the life of each match.
Eligibility: Most of the children in this program are between the ages of 6 and 14 although younger and older children are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Cost of Services: None.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Telephone or e-mail BBBS of Hardin County to schedule an interview or learn more about our programs.
Financed by: · United Way of Hardin County · Hardin County Juvenile Court. · Bowl For Kids' Sake and other fundraising events · Individual and organizational contributions BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BLACK SWAMP AREA COUNCIL Northwest Ohio, the American Elm District Serving Hancock and Hardin Counties 2100 Broad Ave, Findlay, OH 45840 Telephone (419) 422-4356; (800) 686-4220
Contact: Nancy Sparks District Director ext, 123
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: Character development, citizenship, and personal fitness for male youths 7 – 19 years of age. Learning for Life Coed, grades K - 12. Exploring Program, Coed grades 9-12 Venturing Program, Coed ages 7-21 years of age
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Boy Scout Service Center toll-free at 1-800-686-4220, or office telephone number above for local calls.
Cost of Services: Varies
Financed by: United Way, grants and endowments, private donations.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE 799 S. Main St, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 675-7210 or (419) 227-9202 Toll free 877-287-2227 Fax (419) 229-3761
Contact: Roxie Snyder, Consumer Credit Counselor
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: Educating individuals and families with confidential counseling in budgeting to fit needs and debt management to repay creditors. Bankruptcy counseling.
Eligibility: Must have verifiable income.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call office to receive information packet.
Cost of Services: Consultation is free. Start-up donations beginning at $25.00 Monthly maintenance beginning at $30 All fees are according to income and an be waved.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Additional Remarks: Kenton office is open once a month as a satellite office by appointment. Located in Wee Care Center on Eliza Street, Kenton, 43326.
Financed by: United Way and creditors. CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, INC. P.O. Box 643, Lima, OH 45802 (419) 228 - HELP (Hot-line accepts collect calls). Administrative (419) 228-6692; Fax (419) 229-4110 Toll Free 1-877-228-4357
Contact: Sheila Cunningham, Executive Director
Business Hours: 24 hours / 7 days a week for the shelter hotline Office hours are from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services: - Shelter - Advocacy - Comfort and Support - Accompaniment - Community Education and Prevention - Support Groups - Children’s program - Crisis Hot-line - In-service training.
Eligibility: Victims of Domestic Violence.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Initial contact by telephone or referral from law enforcement, etc.
Cost of Services: No charge.
Additional Remarks: Shelter and Hot-line services available 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Financed by: United Way, marriage license fees, grants, foundations, and donations. GIRL SCOUTS OF APPLESEED RIDGE 1870 W. Robb Ave. (P.O. Box 956), Lima, OH 45802 Telephone (419) 225-4085 or 1-800-96-APPLE Fax (419) 229-7570 E-mail: council@gsar.org
Contact: Jane P. Krites, CEO Annette Swisher, Director of Membership, Hardin County
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Girl Scout Shop open M-F until 5:30 pm First Saturday of Month 9-1pm (October through May only)
Services: Age-level programs and services for girls 5 - 17 years of age. Training for adult volunteers and Girl Scout leaders, including self-help and self-enrichment programs.
Eligibility: Open to all girls 5 - 17 years of age and adult volunteers interested in working with girls.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call the Eileen Webster Dicke Council Center (419) 225-4085 or 1-800-96-APPLE.
Cost of Services: Membership fee for Girl Scouts is $10.00 per year. Financial assistance is available.
Additional Remarks: Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge serves a 10 county area: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby and Van Wert. Operating three campsites in Allen, Logan, and Shelby counties.
Financed by: Product sales and donations and 11 United Way and combined charities. HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER AND BUSINESS ALLIANCE 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-4131; Fax (419) 674-4876 E-mail: chamber@hardinohio.org
Contact: Interim President: Barb Wingfield, bwingfield@hardinohio.org Vice President of Chamber and Tourism Sue Harrison, President sharrison@hardinohio.org
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: -Serves as an organization through which business executives, professional people and other concerned citizens have united to provide leadership and direction for the economic and social development of Hardin County. -Active in economic development and other community events. -Serves as an information center for the county by gathering and providing economic, social, and demographic information about the area, attracting tourism, providing tourism information, conventions and recreation opportunities and promoting Hardin County’s attractions and activities. -Administers Revolving Loan Funds, -Provides seminars when applicable, -Provides Enterprise zone information (Tax abatement & incentives), -Promotes industrial and commercial sites in Hardin County -Promotes the revitalization of downtown Kenton.
Eligibility: Hardin Chamber & Business Alliance members and general public.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call, write, fax, or e-mail to request information or service.
Cost of Services: varied and includes discounts for membership . Facility Accessibility: Handicap accessible, at the rear of the building.
Additional Remarks: . Financed by: Membership, fund raisers, public and private partnership, CDBG monies, lodging tax on local hotels, and individual donations. Funding for specific programs may be restricted
HARDIN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 918 W. Franklin St. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-6131 Fax (419) 675-3492 Email: sgalvin@hardinnet.com Web:www.hardincoymca.com
Contact: Sean Galvin, Executive Director
Business Hours: Summer hours: Monday - Thursday (6:00am - 9:00pm) Friday (6:00am - 6:00pm) Saturday (9:00am - 4:00pm) Winter Hours: Monday – Thursday (6:00am – 10:00pm) Friday 6:00am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00 pm Sunday: (1:00 pm - 5:00pm) during November - March only
Services: Adult and youth health and recreational programs: Fitness, Aquatics, Health & Well-being, and Sports.
Educational Programs: Safety School, Healthy Kids Day, Camp Fit and Fun, and Summer Day Camp
Eligibility: Open to anyone in Hardin County.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call YMCA office.
Additional Remarks: Programs are held at the YMCA and at various locations around the county.
Financed by: Memberships, donations, and the United Way funds. HARDIN LEADERSHIP, INC P.O. Box 21, Kenton, OH 43326 or the OSU Extension Office, Hardin County One Courthouse Square, Suite 40, Kenton, OH Telephone (419) 674-2297 or (419) 675-2600 E-mail: oliver.1@osu.edu or paige_wallace@hardinfcu.com
Contact: Kathy Oliver, Steering Committee Paige Wallace, Secretary/Treasurer
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services:
Eligibility: Local resident or work within the county.
Cost of Services: $300.00 initial fee for Hardin Leadership basic course. Youth Leadership program fees are covered by community organization and business donations. The Hardin Leadership II participant fees are $50.00 each and are used as seed monies for projects determined by the group.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact the OSU Extension office for application or additional information.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessibility at courthouse office.
Additional Remarks: Hardin Leadership, Inc. is closely tied to the OSU Hardin County Extension.
KENTON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings held in the Basement Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St, Kenton, OH 43326 419-673-3205 church office
Services: All meetings are non-smoking. Parking is available at the rear of the church. · Mondays at 7:30 pm: Open Discussion · Thursdays at 7:30 pm: Big Book Discussion (Closed Meeting) · Saturdays at 11:00 am: Closed Discussion
KENTON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings held in the Chapel Classroom of the St. John’s United Church of Christ, 211 E. Carrol St., Kenton (please use the north entrance) 937-464-9971 Ed Lay Services: All meeting are non-smoking. Parking is available on the northeast side of the church. · Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 noon Open Discussion
Eligibility: Willingness to accept help to stop drinking. Program participation is voluntary.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Attend AA meetings. These meetings are open to all who have a sincere desire to stop drinking.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Financed by: Self-supporting KENTON ELKS LODGE #157 157 E. Franklin St, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 675-0157; Fax (419) 675-2528 E-mail: elk157@kenton.com
Contact: Lisa Harden, Manager
Business Hours: Open Monday – Saturday 7:00 am - 1:30 am Closed between 2pm & 6 pm weekdays and 1:30am & 5 pm on Saturday Closed Sunday Dinning Hours: Monday – Friday 7-11 Breakfast Monday – Friday 11–1:30 lunch Saturday 7 am – 11:30am breakfast Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:30pm – 9:00 pm Dinner Services: We do carry-out orders and in-house catering for receptions, class reunions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, Christmas parties, Birthday parties, etc. We also do dinner theatre, comedy nights, and street fests
Eligibility: Must be a member in good standing.
Procedure for Catering Services: Call (419) 675-1722.
Cost of Services: Cost based on service requested.
Additional Remarks: We are a Private Club, open to members (male or female), 21 years of age or older, and their guests. KENTON MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 801 W. Lima St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 675-0428; Fax (419) 673-8219
Contact: Bob Stuck, Administrator
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (11:00 am -11:00 pm) Friday – Saturday (11:00 am – 1:00 am) Sunday (noon – 11:00pm)
Services: The Moose Family Center is a family fraternity. OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY LEGAL CLINIC 306 N. Main Street, Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 227-0061; Fax (419) 228-1096
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Provide legal representation in civil matters for indigent clients. We do not provide assistance in criminal matters. -Landlord/Tenant -Domestic -Probate -Social Security Claims -Consumer -Government Benefits
Eligibility: Applicants must meet federal poverty guidelines
Cost of Services: No attorney fees. Clients pay cost of litigation
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact clinic to complete a request for services.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible
Additional Remarks: Assistance is not provided in criminal matters.
Financed by: Ohio Northern University SINGLES GROUP OF HARDIN COUNTY meets at the Christian Missionary & Alliance Church, 15436 S.R. 309E Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4510 or (937) 468-2755
Contact: Donna Miller
Business Hours: Summer months (June - August): meets once a month on the last Tuesday for a cookout at the Boy Scout Lake Park
Fall/Winter months (September - May): meets at the church on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of the month.
Services: · Support group for single adult residents of Hardin County · Social gatherings and fellowship · Information and assistance
Eligibility: Must be a single adult resident of Hardin County
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Watch The Kenton Times for announcements of the next scheduled event.
Additional Remarks: During the fall, there is a program and activities starting at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday night. On the 3rd Tuesday, there is a pot luck dinner starting at 6:30pm.
Financed by: Donations, fund-raisers, and membership fees THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS P.O. Box 314, Ada, OH 45810 Telephone (419) 634-0007 E-mail: rcguy@wcoil.com
Contact: Roger and Connie Guyton, Chapter Leaders
Business Hours: Available as needed. Support group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm, at the Ada First United Methodist Church (301 N. Main St., Ada).
Services: Support group for bereaved parents and siblings (meeting date/time above). Available to speak to organizations with educational information concerning grief recovery. Monthly newsletter mailed to over 225 families whose child or sibling has died. Library of books, articles and tapes to assist bereaved families. Will meet with bereaved parents at their request.
Eligibility: Any parent, grandparent, or sibling whose child, grandchild or sibling has died, regardless of the age of the child or the parent.
Procedure to Obtain Services: We receive referrals from schools, ministers, funeral directors, or from the newspaper. A simple phone call from a concerned friend will be accepted, or a note in the mail will put them on our mailing list.
Cost of Services: There is no fee. A bereaved parent has paid the ultimate cost.
Additional Remarks: Most people do not know about our organization until the need arises in their own family. We are pleased to have a chapter in Hardin County and want to use every avenue to let the community know we are here. We would like the opportunity to present our story to any organization that cares.
Financed by: United Way of Hardin County, donations and contributions. UNITED WAY OF HARDIN COUNTY, INC. 225 S. Detroit St, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 675-1860; Fax (419) 674-4876 (Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance)) Email: uwhardin@windstream.net Web site: www.uwhardoh.org
Contact: Annetta Holmes, Executive Secretary
Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: An independent, local volunteer organization, studying community needs, and allocating funds raised to assist in financing programs and services of agencies. United Way works in cooperation with other community and/or government agencies to seek solutions to new or emerging community needs.
Eligibility: Approved membership as a United Way member agency
Cost of Services: No funding for individuals. Funding through agencies only.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Agency application (must be approved by the United Way Board). LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO (“LEGAL AID”) 545 W. Market St., Suite 301, Lima, OH 45801 Toll free (866) 794-7282 Fax 419-224-9947
Contact: Linda Gabriele, Managing Attorney
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am-5:00 pm) Intake line (888) 534-1432 Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Services: Legal services for low-income and elderly residents of Hardin County. Civil cases only.
Eligibility: Under age 60 - Income guidelines and other priority considerations. No means test for elderly, but, priorities affect service.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Senior Appointments can be made at Hardin County Council on Aging (419) 675-2622 New applicants must call 1-888-534-1432 or apply on line at www.legalaidline.org
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Yes.
Financed by: Legal Services Corporation (federal), Interest on Lawyer’s Trust Accounts (state), Older Americans Act (federal).
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