Griffin will serve as interim director of The Needle’s Eye

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Southside Ministries’ The Needle’s Eye, 74 Kenmore Ave., has announced an interim director, Dennis Griffin, who also serves as the men’s support-group director.

A 35th anniversary celebration will be announced in 2011. Needle’s Eye was founded by the late Irma Davis.

Among ongoing programs are a Bible study that meets from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, and Emaline Smith, a staff member, leads the women’s support group activities from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Participants also are learning various crafts.

Needle’s Eye also offers a tutorial program for students from first through 12th grades that currently involves 20 students. They receive help with homework and assignments from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Coree Jacobs, Janine Motley and Kayla Johnson supervise.

In January, Johnson, an information technology professional, will be teaching computer-skills classes. Class times will be announced.

The Needle’s Eye is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations from the general public, churches and philanthropic gifts. As a Christian counseling center, all programs are offered free. Donations can be sent to The Needle’s Eye, 74 Kenmore Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44507. For more information, call 330-744-1582.