You don't want to miss this. January 2022 News & Updates Message from Rep. Kristin Boggs With the recent rises in COVID-19 cases, getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to protect you, your loved ones, and your community. The CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the COVID-19 virus. Children are now eligible to receive the vaccine, and boosters are now available for anyone 16+ who has already received the vaccine. The CDC also recommends wearing a mask with more layers, and that fits snugly over your nose and mouth. As new information on the virus, eligibility and protocols comes out frequently, it is important to stay up to date. To learn more, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit gettheshot.ohio.coronavirus.gov. Do your part and get vaccinated today. Together, we can beat this coronavirus, save lives, put people back to work, and get Ohio moving in the right direction again. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to my office at [email protected] or 614-466-1896 I work for you. Kristin Rep. Boggs visits Avondale Elementary for Career Day In November, Rep. Boggs had the opportunity to speak to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Avondale Elementary School in Franklinton. The students learned about a day in the life of a state representative and gained deeper insight into the legislative process. Emergency Rental Assistance Available As we enter the new year, there are new resources and programs available for emergency rental assistance. Renters and landlords can receive assistance through @Rentful614 which connects you with links to the Central Ohio programs that keep you safe at home. Visit rentful614.com to find more information. Food and Utility Resources Available This winter, there are many community resources available: Columbus Dream Center provides free warm breakfast and dinner. Everyone is welcome. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective is available to connect you with food and support near you. LSS 211 Central Ohio has a 24/7 hotline that can connect you with food assistance resources closest to you. The Foodline number is (614) 341-2282 or text “Food” to (614) 702-7772 The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides assistance with utility bills in the Winter. Human Trafficking Prevention Month January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is present in many communities, even in Ohio. Know the signs of human trafficking: -Unstable living conditions -Living where they work -Not allowed to speak with anyone alone -Not allowed to go out in public alone Local Human Trafficking Resources: -Gracehaven provides hope and healing for child survivors of sex-trafficking. -Freedom a la Cart empowers survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation to build lives of freedom and self-sufficiency. -Out of Darkness is an anti-trafficking outreach and rescue organization for adult women victims of commercial sexual exploitation. -She Has a Name is a nonprofit committed to engaging the community, strengthening the anti-human trafficking ecosystem in central Ohio, and empowering those locally impacted by this issue. National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888 Boggs for Ohio | 222 W. Town St., 2W, Columbus, OH 43215 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!