Mansfield Police Looking To Get De-Escalation Simulator Thanks To Grant

Richland County Foundation Approves Grants

MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $1,389,317 in grants to nonprofit organizations during its June meeting.

Projects at area nonprofit organizations that received grants from a combination of unrestricted, donor- advised and field of interest funds include:

~The City of Mansfield Police Department received a grant to help fund a MILO De-Escalation Simulator. The simulator will provide officers opportunities to practice de-escalation techniques with real-time feedback. Officers will use the simulator on a quarterly basis in addition to other training requirements. The MPD also will utilize the equipment for community outreach.

~Friends of the Richland County Park District received grants to resurface the Richland B&O Bike Trail. The project also includes erosion control, fencing and bridge repairs. Richland County Regional Planning secured a state grant for the project which required a 10% local match.

~The Greater Ohio Policy Center received a grant to help Mansfield and Richland County maximize funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The GOPC facilitated a community conversation about the value of planning for ARPA funds. GOPC will review community plans and input to identify community priorities for the City of Mansfield and the county.

~Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center received a grant for equine-based therapy scholarships.

~Shelby YMCA was awarded a grant to build an outdoor recreation area which will include basketball and sand volleyball courts.

~Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Mansfield Playhouse, Downtown Mansfield Inc., Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield Art Center, and Richland Community Development Group received grants for marketing packages to facilitate Google Ad grants. RCF staff worked with Destination Mansfield to identify organizations that attract visitors to Richland County.

Two career technical education scholarships were approved for students to earn certifications and credentials at technical institutions. The Scholarship Committee implemented a rolling deadline for CTE scholarships to meet various enrollment deadlines. In aligning with Ohio’s Attainment Goal, the Foundation wants to help fill the gap between job openings and certified employees as well as lead the way to support workforce development through CTE scholarships.

The Board of Trustees approved grants from donor advised funds which allows individuals and families the opportunity to make grant suggestions to favorite charities. Donor Advised Funds are a flexible and convenient alternative to a private foundation. It is also a way to keep charitable contributions anonymous, at the

preference of the donor. The Board of Trustees approved grants from donor-advised funds to meet emerging needs at the following organizations:

Ashland University

Capital Research Center

Catalyst Life Services

City of Mansfield

Domestic Violence Shelter

Downtown Mansfield Inc.

First United Methodist Church

Friendly House

Friends of the Richland County Park District

Greater Ohio Policy Center

Judicial Watch

Kingwood Center Gardens

Leadership Institute

Little Buckeye Children’s Museum

Mansfield Area Y

Mansfield Art Center

Mansfield City Schools

Mansfield Playhouse

Mansfield-Richland County Third Grade Spelling Bee

North End Community Improvement Collaborative

North Central Ohio Land Conservancy

North Central State College Foundation

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Raemelton Therapeutic Equ8estran Center

Richland Community Development Group

Renaissance Performing Arts Association

Richland Academy of the Arts

Richland County Regional Planning Commission

Richland County Soil & Water Conservation District

Richland Veterans Mentor Program, Inc.

Salvation Army

St. Peter’s Parish

Waleska United Methodist Church

About the Richland County Foundation The Richland County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501c3, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its residents.

The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts for charity wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all the county’s citizens. Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future. CONTACT: Maura Teynor, chief advancement officer, 419-525-3020 mteynor@rcfoundation.org

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