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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2024
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Lisa Peterson: 614-644-0957
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First Lady Fran DeWine Visits Springfield
(SPRINGFIELD, Ohio)— Today, First Lady Fran DeWine spent time in Springfield to ensure that family-serving agencies and schools have the support they need to serve the community.
The First Lady made multiple stops today to discuss needs and operational challenges faced by various community entities, including:
- Help Me Grow, a system of supports for pregnant women, caregivers with new babies, and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) of Clark County, which helps eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age.
- St. Vincent De Paul, a charitable organization that provides various services for community members in need.
- Pregnancy Resource Center Clark County, which supports women through pregnancy.
- Kenwood Elementary School, one of 18 schools within the Springfield City School District that is receiving security support from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and visits from the Patrol's therapy dog, Hope.
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Kenwood Elementary School |
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Help Me Grow |
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St. Vincent De Paul |
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Pregnancy Resource Center Clark County |
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