Natalie Driscoll is the managing editor of The Hub Springfield. With a journalism degree from Ohio University, she kicked off her journalism career at the Springfield News-Sun 15 years ago. She’s also worked for Miami Valley Hospital, and for the last 10 years has run her own freelance communications business. She enjoys spending time out and about in Springfield and Clark County and can often be found at festivals and First Fridays. She lives with her husband and three children in Pike Township, and she is committed to making time to serve the community through volunteering.
Local organizations are working to help households that continue to struggle with making ends meet to cover essential needs, such as rent and utility payments.
As essential needs for food and shelter grew, the United Way of Clark, Champaign and Madison Counties created a fund to help local organizations support the community.
Aside from the current health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have become a place that support the health and well-being of kids in a variety of ways.
Groups like Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk can help engage community members and encourage continued growth to combat food insecurity on the Southside of the city.
Advisory teams for the city and county will strive to be involved in future law enforcement decisions and build stronger ties among minorities and law enforcement agencies.