Nurses association is seeking applicants

Nurses association is seeking applicants

Youngstown Warren Black Nurses Association is seeking African American students from the Youngstown Warren area who are currently enrolled in nursing school programs (practical or registered nurse) to apply for scholarships. Applications and details are available at www.tywobna.org. April 15 is the deadline for applications.

The scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Scholarship Brunch and Auction that will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at the McGuffey Center, 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown. Tickets are $20 per person. For information, call 330-743-2091.

NEOAS to offer free training classes

WARREN

Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites Ohio couples or singles to register for a free adoption/foster care pre-placement education series. NOAS offers two types of classes to accommodate varying schedules. Weekend blitz classes are offered three to four times a year where all 36 hours of required training is completed in three days and regular class series are offered four times a year, which are completed over a month. The regular class series starts April 14 and runs until May 1. Adults over 21 can find out more about Ohio children and teens served by the child welfare system who are waiting for the love, stability, and support of a permanent home.

The deadline is Wednesday. If a participant can’t attend a certain session, make up opportunities are available. Call Cindy Wallis at 1-800-686-6627, ext. 126, as soon as possible because of limited space. After receiving the information packet in the mail, register for classes to see if becoming a foster or adoptive parent is the right choice. For information, visit www.noas.com.

Rescue Mission announces new president

YOUNGSTOWN

The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Ron Cohen as the newest president of the board of directors. Cohen was president and COO of a franchise company called Dollar Discount Stores of America Inc., which specialized in the franchising of dollar stores. He and his family also own and operate an Amish farmer’s market.

West Side Cats needs volunteers

YOUNGSTOWN

West Side Cats, a nonprofit, non-kill cat rescue, is looking for volunteers to help care for rescue cats and kittens. Any amount of hours available will be acceptable. Also needed are foster volunteers. For information, call Marie at 330-519-5002.