Briefs: Red Cross announces incentives for February blood donations
Several opportunities to donate blood this month in Richland County
As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the blood supply, donors are urged to make and keep appointments to help prevent a shortage in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.
In thanks for helping keep hospital shelves stocked, all who come to give in February will get a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email. People who come to donate this month also will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Several blood drives are currently scheduled for this month in Richland County, including one at Pioneer Career and Technology Center on Friday and another in Bellville on Tuesday.
Book a time by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
SWCD issues request for proposals for logjam and debris removal
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking proposals for logjam and debris removal east of Ohio 13 on the Black Fork River. Funding for the project was provided by a grant from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
Details for the project can be found on the Richland Soil and Water (Richland SWCD) website. The description of the proposal and all specifications are included in the RFP document. Interested parties must submit a complete, sealed proposal following the procedure outlined in the RFP no later than 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 205 B Mansfield.
To learn more about services and programs Richland SWCD provides, please visit richlandswcd.net or call 419-747-8686.
Catalyst Telethon raises more than $111,000
The annual Catalyst Rehab Virtual Telethon on Feb. 4 at WMFD-TV raised $111,386 for mental health crisis services and programs to help people thrive despite any disabilities throughout north central Ohio. This marked the 32nd year for the telethon for Catalyst Life Services.
Safe Routes to Schools Program accepting applications
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school.
ODOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is funded at $5 million annually. It provides funding for infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, new or improved sidewalks and bike racks. It also helps fund non-infrastructure activities such as walk to school days, bike rodeos, public awareness campaigns and educational programs.
For more information on applying, please visit transportation.ohio.gov/saferoutes.
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Red Cross seeks blood donors, offers incentives
