We'd like to say thank you to all residents of the greater Mansfield, Ohio area who took the time to join us in a huge celebration, marking the 25th Anniversary of "National Night Out", which was held on August 5th. National Night Out is a night for Americans to stand together all across the nation, to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Our local participation was the Community Information Fair, held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, located at #2 Marion Av., Mansfield. St. Luke's church located in the point at the five-way light.
This event would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the organizer, Shari Ranger. Shari operates Second Hand Rose, a thrift store on Glessner Avenue at the intersection of Sturges. She has been involved with the Neighborhood Watch program in the Blymer/Sturges vicinity for about five years.
The Community Information Fair lasted for two hours, and was attended by businesses and residents, adults and children, from all over the community. Many area agencies that offer public assistance and services to those in need were on hand to offer information about the benefits they provide. We were also very honored to have Mayor Don Culliver read "The National Night Out Proclamation.
The purpose of the event was to educate the public about the many agencies, groups, and businesses are available, to assist them and their families in keeping safe and healthy in our city, their homes, and where they work. We want Mansfield area residents to learn more on the effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch groups.
Agencies and area businesses who participated and supported the Mansfield Neighborhood Watch effort include:
Angelfood Ministries
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Baku Grotto
CACY ~ Community Action for Capable Youth
Center St. Clinic of Marion
Centerview Neighborhood Watch
Church Of Christ In Christian Union
The Coney Island Inn Restaurant (On The Square)
Find It In Mansfield (dot com)
Friendly House
Girl Scouts of Heritage Trails
Head Start
Healthy Start
Integrated Medicine
Mansfield Ambulance
Mansfield Fire Department
Mansfield City Police Department
Mansfield Litter Prevention And Recycling
Mansfield Manor Homes
Mansfield Public Library
McPherson Woods Neighborhood Watch
MedCentral Health System
MedCentral Area Neighborhood Watch
Mothering Touch
Nickles Bakery Thrift Store
Ohio Lifeline/Linkup Assistance Program
Peace Fellowship Chapel
Planned Parenthood
The REHAB Center
Richland County Pregnancy Services
Richland County Public Health Department
Richland Co. Sheriff Department
Richland County Victim/Witness Division
Sam's Club
STOP ~ Stop The Overpopulaton of Pets
Union Health Plan
VECTOR Security
Voter Registration
Many special thanks go to our Sponsors: VECTOR Security, Ontario Target Store, and Anthem
Blue Cross/Blue Shield. We also want to sincerely thank the Rev. Dawn Donato & St. Luke's Lutheran Church for opening their facilities to us so this event could be held in a comfortable environment.
