“YOUTH WORKER WANTED: Working in an inner-city Appalachian neighborhood with youth. Must be willing to meet them where they are; in the streets, and in the pool halls.” That’s the job announcement that Jim Holmstrom saw in 1977 that piqued … Continued
I have worked at Santa Maria and served the Price Hill and Lower Price Hill communities for over a third of Santa Maria’s 125 years, and during that time I’ve felt uplifted and inspired by the many remarkable people and … Continued
In October 1977, Blair Schoen had just finished a stint as a Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) worker doing community organizing in the East End. She had a toddler at home and wanted to work as an advocate for … Continued
Santa Maria Vice President, Blair Schoen, was recently recognized for expanding the recycling efforts at each of Santa Maria Community Services’ six buildings. In appreciation of her efforts, the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District awarded Santa Maria with … Continued