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According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the unemployment rate in Ohio is more than 11 percent. Have you lost your job? Do you have friends or neighbors who have lost their jobs? How has the economy personally touched you and your family?
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dozens and dozens of folks
I run a very underfunded all volunteer petfood foodbank project- and we have been hammered big time this year.
a lady called me from a na addy- she was softly crying, asking for food for her two large dogs. she told me, "when they came for the car i told the neighbors it was being taken to be detailed" "when they came for some furniture, i told the neighbors it was being redone" and she continued-- i asked if she had a wagon for her kids, and she said yes- so, she rolled it over to my driveway and picked up several cases of canned food, which was all i had- no dry, we were out- she thanked me and i suggested a pawn shop that is good for tools, and a store that buys jewelry for decent prices- she gave me a big hug and thanked me again for understanding.
Yes folks, it is that ugly right now for some people. I get the calls. Have gotten them for decades. But, when they come from this part of town, you know it has hit home. if you have a neighbor who is out of a job, assume they are low on supplies. Do Not invite them to expensive movies or dinners. Suggest a family movie night, rent a movie and get together with popcorn. Some people have no coping skills, have never lived without and don't have a clue. They are as sad as the people who have always lived without and know which foodpantries have the "good stuff". Practice kindness- it matters, one person and one animal at a time. Maybe you bought some food your dog doesn't like, and maybe you dog likes it but you didn't even try and maybe you can just gift it to a neighbor as something their dog might eat. Just maybe, with tact, you can help without the obvious charity stigma. At this juncture, drop a bag of groceries on their doorstep, ring the bell, and run~ i dunno, people hesitate to ask for help till it is too late, but there are dogs fed today because a lady brought over a child's wagon and fiiled it. That is a start.
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Phyllis, thanks for sharing that story. It is hitting people everywhere.
phyllis fischer said:dozens and dozens of folks
I run a very underfunded all volunteer petfood foodbank project- and we have been hammered big time this year.
a lady called me from a na addy- she was softly crying, asking for food for her two large dogs. she told me, "when they came for the car i told the neighbors it was being taken to be detailed" "when they came for some furniture, i told the neighbors it was being redone" and she continued-- i asked if she had a wagon for her kids, and she said yes- so, she rolled it over to my driveway and picked up several cases of canned food, which was all i had- no dry, we were out- she thanked me and i suggested a pawn shop that is good for tools, and a store that buys jewelry for decent prices- she gave me a big hug and thanked me again for understanding.
Yes folks, it is that ugly right now for some people. I get the calls. Have gotten them for decades. But, when they come from this part of town, you know it has hit home. if you have a neighbor who is out of a job, assume they are low on supplies. Do Not invite them to expensive movies or dinners. Suggest a family movie night, rent a movie and get together with popcorn. Some people have no coping skills, have never lived without and don't have a clue. They are as sad as the people who have always lived without and know which foodpantries have the "good stuff". Practice kindness- it matters, one person and one animal at a time. Maybe you bought some food your dog doesn't like, and maybe you dog likes it but you didn't even try and maybe you can just gift it to a neighbor as something their dog might eat. Just maybe, with tact, you can help without the obvious charity stigma. At this juncture, drop a bag of groceries on their doorstep, ring the bell, and run~ i dunno, people hesitate to ask for help till it is too late, but there are dogs fed today because a lady brought over a child's wagon and fiiled it. That is a start.
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Permalink Reply by phyllis fischer on
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gail- i got a call yesterday- the family had downsized last year from a nice condo to a southside rental- still, it became too expensive. they pawned their second car. hello- did anyone react the way i did? they didn't sell it for more money, but pawned it , hoping to be able to retrieve the car. They are unable to face the reality that their children won't get to go to columbus schools, but must relocate outside of the city to a consolidated district with a very long busride for the kids, and a longer commute for the one working parent. I provided some dog food, and i also gave them our emergency bag of rice and beans and peanut butter, etc. They make too much for any programs. But, foreclosure, then rent for a three bedroom home, then car repairs, then health issues, then then then- they took their second car to a pawn shop. These folks used to volunteer with us, and her kids loved the na schools. Remember, the downgrade impacts the kids, too- So, teach your children to make do with less. Even if you have more. Why? because someday they may need to know how to survive a recession. And for lots of kids and their families, that someday is today.
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Permalink Reply by phyllis fischer on
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and the condo was in new albany- there are people here who are struggling- but, the sad fact is they never had to live on a budget, don't have a clue- i was watching the 4/h fair style show on tv the other day- they had an Entire competition of frugal fashions where there were ribbons for shopping with a budget. I applaud 4/h for that, and i think more of these types of programs need introduced in the classroom. Need vs Want- a shift in thinking that i don't know if New Albany is ready for, or willing to consider. But, one worth exploring, and the kids you save may be your neighbors- or your own. You never know- being prepared is a good thing. And, of course the less resources used is better for the earth, too. Today is a solar clothes dryer day and i am happy with that and my ripe tomatoes sitting on my shelf. Little budget cuts, big budget decisions, the kids need to be brought to the table and the discussion. Now. Before they do self destructive things like pawning instead of Selling a car. Because that is a pawn ticket that won't be retrieved, and selling would have brought so much more. Just one little frustration. Off to tomatoes, always a pleasure.
phyllis fischer said:gail- i got a call yesterday- the family had downsized last year from a nice condo to a southside rental- still, it became too expensive. they pawned their second car. hello- did anyone react the way i did? they didn't sell it for more money, but pawned it , hoping to be able to retrieve the car. They are unable to face the reality that their children won't get to go to columbus schools, but must relocate outside of the city to a consolidated district with a very long busride for the kids, and a longer commute for the one working parent. I provided some dog food, and i also gave them our emergency bag of rice and beans and peanut butter, etc. They make too much for any programs. But, foreclosure, then rent for a three bedroom home, then car repairs, then health issues, then then then- they took their second car to a pawn shop. These folks used to volunteer with us, and her kids loved the na schools. Remember, the downgrade impacts the kids, too- So, teach your children to make do with less. Even if you have more. Why? because someday they may need to know how to survive a recession. And for lots of kids and their families, that someday is today.
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New Albany History
The Plain Township and New Albany area was settled in 1810 by Noble Landon, who moved to central Ohio from St. Albans, Vt.
Almost 30 years later, Landon and William Yantes of Maryland laid out the village of New Albany, which was centered around Landon’s tavern and inn on High and Main streets.
The village, which had a population of about 50, was chartered in 1856.
In the 1990s, local businessman and philanthropist Les Wexner moved to New Albany with the vision of good schools, recreational spaces and detailed community planning.
He formed the New Albany Co. to oversee land purchases and development to ensure a steady commercial tax base for the village and the New Albany-Plain Local School District.
Today, New Albany is home to over 7,000 people, and Plain Township has over 800 households.
The New Albany Business Park hosts some of the nation’s biggest companies, such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Tween Brands, American Electric Power and Commercial Vehicle Group.
The New Albany-Plain School District, which covers 26 square miles of New Albany, Plain Township and a portion of Columbus, has been rated “excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education for the last three years.
Sources: Village of New Albany, Plain Township and The Columbus Dispatch library research
Almost 30 years later, Landon and William Yantes of Maryland laid out the village of New Albany, which was centered around Landon’s tavern and inn on High and Main streets.
The village, which had a population of about 50, was chartered in 1856.
In the 1990s, local businessman and philanthropist Les Wexner moved to New Albany with the vision of good schools, recreational spaces and detailed community planning.
He formed the New Albany Co. to oversee land purchases and development to ensure a steady commercial tax base for the village and the New Albany-Plain Local School District.
Today, New Albany is home to over 7,000 people, and Plain Township has over 800 households.
The New Albany Business Park hosts some of the nation’s biggest companies, such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Tween Brands, American Electric Power and Commercial Vehicle Group.
The New Albany-Plain School District, which covers 26 square miles of New Albany, Plain Township and a portion of Columbus, has been rated “excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education for the last three years.
Sources: Village of New Albany, Plain Township and The Columbus Dispatch library research
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