Ready to Rock and Roll: Evolution Gala 2021
After postponing our Evolution Gala last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to announce the rescheduled, sold out event will now take place on September 25, 2021…
Blog Posts
“I’ve Seen Miracles” — Finding Hope in the Foster Care Forest
“When we met her, she was a lifeless infant. Now she is the best version of herself.” That’s how OhioGuidestone foster parent Theresa Howard describes little Tia. Theresa and her…
Breaking Down Barriers With Career Readiness
Union Home Mortgage Foundation is a loyal partner with OhioGuidestone, and we recently had the opportunity to write a guest blog post regarding our Workforce 360° program. In collaboration with…
Answering the Call: Medically Fragile Foster Care
Written by Michelle McManus, OhioGuidestone Foster Parent When I was in middle school, I was introduced to this seemingly private world of foster care when my parents took custody of…
Pandemic Stress in Kids
By Melinda Falconi, OhioGuidestone Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Are your kids driving you crazy? Your second grader, who is so proud of being a “big boy” and has been…
Answering the Call: CCMEP Assists with Vaccine Distribution
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it took a toll on our Workforce 360° Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in Geauga County. Several work sites shut down to prevent…
OhioGuidestone’s Institute of Family and Community Impact Continues Advocating Despite Pandemic
The Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI), OhioGuidestone’s center of excellence for clinical research and quality performance, has remained committed to advocating for the individuals the agency serves and…
Know Your Worth: Raising Awareness for Teen Dating Violence
According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 11 teen girls and 1 in 15 teen boys reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year. Violence in an adolescent relationship…
Finding Purpose and Self-Worth: One Woman’s Incredible Journey to Recovery
Today, Danica Pingle is a Peer Recovery Coach and Mentor with OhioGuidestone, helping families who struggle with substance use disorders. She was on a very different path five years ago.…
She Won’t Be a Statistic: One Family’s Story of Perseverance in the Face of Tragedy
Statistics show kids whose parents commit suicide are almost twice as likely to kill themselves as those whose parents are still alive. For Maria Brenders, it was a sobering and…