The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
View the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the Red Cross's Official Website.
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 Habitat for Humanity is changing lives. Working in partnership with low-income families to build decent homes they can afford to buy, Habitat helps to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. By the end of 2005, more than 1 million people worldwide will live in decent, affordable Habitat for Humanity houses.
Click here to visit Habitat For Humanity - Scioto County's Official Site.
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 The Boy Scouts of America provides an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.
Boy Scouts of America Official Website
Visit the Camp Oyo (Local Division) Website
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 The Rotary Club of Portsmouth is an organization of business and professional leaders united to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. The Portsmouth Rotary Club supports educational and literacy efforts in the community and offers seven scholarships.
Contact 740.574.4745
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 The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Ohio, a part of the world-wide Kiwanis
service organization, is made up of men and women desiring personal
involvement in the leadership and improvement of the Portsmouth community.
The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth performs local community service with
a special emphasis on assistance to youth.
Kiwanis of Portsmouth Official Website
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 RSVP of Scioto County is a national organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults as they begin to transition from one phase of life to another. Sponsored by Scioto Christian Ministry, Inc., since 1973.
RSVP is about helping you make a difference in your community. By matching your skills to the needs of non-profits, proprietary health facilities or government offices, your efforts will help them meet their goals. Visit RSVP's Official Website (click here)
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Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association |
 The Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association is responsible for bringing many productions into this area. Some of the titles on this years plate are Cherryholmes, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Sweeney Todd, and Hairspray. Cherryholmes, the next performance to be shown, will be performed on September 18th at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Online ordering begins August 25th or you can call the McKinnley Box Office at 740-351-3600.
View the Complete 2008-2009 Schedule
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 Mission Statement:
It is our mission to provide safe, reliable, affordable and efficient public transportation throughout the Scioto County area, regardless of age, race, income or disability.
Access Scioto County's Official Web Site
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Scioto County Children's Services |
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The Mission of Scioto County Children Services is to lead the community in the promotion of safety and permanency for all children. Visit their Official Web Site
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The Literacy Council of Scioto County |
The Literacy Council of Scioto County (LCSC) has been created to improve communication among the various literacy service provider agencies, committees, school systems, and other organizations that are involved in local literacy efforts. Additionally, the LCSC is charged with improving collaboration and efficiency of service delivery among the various providers. The LCSC supports programs which address the low literacy rate in Scioto County.
Visit their Official Website at http://www.literacyscioto.org/
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Scioto County Emergency Management Agency |
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The Scioto County Emergency Management
Agency (EMA) coordinates all planning,
response and recovery activities to a wide
range of emergencies in the county. The EMA
team is representative of elected leadership,
response agencies and social and civic
organizations from throughout the county,
with the goal of making Scioto County a safe
place to live and raise a family.
Access Scioto County EMA website by going
to http://www.sciotocountyohio.com/ema.htm |
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