Rich Boll, pastor of Wilmington Church of God and organizer of 'One Mission' gathered local homeless shelter leaders and community members to help address homelessness in Wilmington. Speaker schedule included: Lee Sandlin, Sugartree Ministries Director, to discuss "how to interact and encounter people in need on the street". JoEllen Vance, Hope House Volunteer, to discuss "volunteering and helping at Hope House". Denise Stryker, Clinton County Homeless Shelter Director, to discuss "how to volunteer at the homeless shelter" and "one-page resources" (more information below). Amber Vance, 'Point-In-Time Count' Coordinator, to discuss "how we can do one more often than once a month". Sydney Murtlanto, Clinton County Homeless Shelter Access Point Coordinator, to discuss coordination with Sugartree, Hope House, and Homeless Shelter. Angel Boll, Summer's Place Director, to discuss success story and mental health needs. Denise Stryker also shared a "one-page resource" for how to engage with people who are homeless, and provide emergency shelter resources. Download this resource below:

Real Change Wilmington sits down with Elke & Kendra, of Crown Staffing, to discuss and debunk some of the common misconceptions of staffing agencies and employing the homeless. People talk about the "homeless crisis" in Wilmington on the daily, we speak on it face to face, in city meetings, and on social media. Real Change Wilmington decided to get to the bottom of it by speaking to the professionals. Kendra and Elke discuss who staffing agencies are for, if they can help employ the homeless, and what are the struggles they see in the day to day of people looking for jobs in Wilmington. Sitting down with Crown Staffing we learn that they see all people searching for work as equals and they really want to see Wilmington get back to work! Take some time to listen even if you are not looking for employment to learn about Crown Staffing and how they want to create some real change for the job market in our city.

Real Change Wilmington sits down with Pat Haley, Mayoral Candidate, and his wife, Brenda, to discuss Pat's early life, careers, and 4 key points for election. Sitting down with former Commissioner Pat Haley, we discussed his four main points for running in the mayoral election: Crime, Charity, Transparency, and Communication. These four things can make or break a town and Pat has great intentions for addressing and administering each if elected. Pat showed us his passion for helping this community be the absolute best it can be. You can really feel his love for Wilmington, as someone who grew up in Port William and served not only as a Commissioner but as a Clinton County Sheriff. Listen to Pat and Brenda talk about what makes them tick in this community, and where Pat's vision for mayor can take this town. Passionate and caring, it was nice to talk about some fresh insight for Wilmington.

Real Change Wilmington sits down with John Stanforth, City of Wilmington Mayor, to discuss his life, being mayor, and his bid for reelection. A real Wilmington native, Stanforth, tells the Real Change Team about his life through family, loss and success. The podcast ends with his key points on re-election for mayor this coming election season. From old memories to new ideas Stanforth loves the city and it's people like family. A comforting listen about a man who had no political aspirations in life, becoming a mayor that sought to beautify the town he loves and to be a "Mayor of the People", John Stanforth lays it out for the city to hear.

Real Change Wilmington sits down with Lee Sandlin, Administrator of Sugartree Ministries, to discuss what is going on at Sugartree Ministries and Our Father's Kitchen. Informative, investigative, and insightful this deep dive into the inner workings of Sugartree Ministries really puts Lee on the spot to answer the community's most asked questions. Such as, "Where are the homeless come from?", "Do you enable drug use at your facility?", and "What happened to Joe's Java?". Listen to this two-hour podcast and decide for yourself if Sugartree is as bad as the public makes it, or if it suffers from a lack of communication. Whichever you decide, like Lee says, choose based on the first hand information and not the rumors.

Real Change Wilmington sits down with Jim Alcorn from the Clinton County Veterans' Service Commission to learn about all the ways Clinton County serves the Veterans of the county. An interview filled with lots of heartfelt stories about service, retirement, and the commission. Alcorn tells us about how the Veterans' service commission helps vets from Clinton County receive their benefits, assists the families of veterans, and even some of Alcorn's hobbies since leaving the US Army in 2017. This interview is a straight to business look into the Veterans' Service Commission, with a few laughs along the way. You can feel Alcorn's dedication to our country in the way he talks about his love for his work and stories from the Army.

Dustin Pearce and his team at Makeshark Website Marketing in downtown Wilmington have launched “Real Change Wilmington” — an online and print resource created to help empower individuals in need and educate the community on topics like addiction recovery, housing, child care, and more. For the past few months, Pearce and his team have been engaging with community members, organizational leaders, and sifting through existing documents to curate a list of resources available in Wilmington and also communicate what organizations are doing behind the scenes to create real change, according to a news release. “Last summer I noticed a lot of people asking for money outside of Kroger. I wanted to help, but I was skeptical that they actually needed the money, because I knew of many resources in the community that provide food, shelter, etc. So to solve this dilemma, I decided to use my skills to create a resource that both helps people in need to get resources and helps those who want to give, get the education to give wisely—and not just pocket change, but ‘real change’ (hence the name),” Pearce said. Pearce said Real Change Wilmington launches with two key intentions. The first being empowerment. “Part of what we are trying to do is empower people, eliminate excuses, and expose true gaps in resources. We live in a small town where information travels by word-of-mouth, but often secondhand information can be misinformed or incomplete. For instance, the other day a friend of mine said someone approached him thinking I was his son! We laughed, but it proves my point that even in a small town, where most people know each other’s business, sometimes we can be wrong. Maybe there is transportation, child care, housing, etc., options for you, or maybe there is really a gap that someone needs to address. Whatever the truth is, I believe knowing can empower us.” The second intention of launching Real Change Wilmington is education. “The other part of what we are trying to do is educate people, reduce frustration caused by lack of communication, and improve a sense of community pride. There seems to be a few issues and organizations in our town that stir up a lot of controversy. I have volunteered at some of those organizations, and still don’t feel like I really know what goes on there. So, we also started a podcast to talk with leaders of local organizations to get a first-hand understanding of who they are and what they do. In our second episode, we talk with Crown Staffing about how they are employing people who want to work, but are homeless or have a felony that makes it hard to pass a background check. Because of our conversation, we are now working with them to build a list of local background-friendly employers.” Pearce ended by saying that Real Change Wilmington is not “perfect”—“there are still bugs and missing information they are working on”—but that isn’t keeping them from trying to help the community and people who have real needs right now. “I am confident that we will only get better because we are willing to take imperfect actions forward. I believe Wilmington is ready for real change, and I am encouraged by the support we are receiving.” For more information, please visit www.realchangewilmington.com.

Legal Resources in Wilmington, Ohio Finding legal assistance for your needs can be found here with a categorized list of local practice areas and lawyers. Table of Contents Attorneys (view) Court Services (view) Attorneys Bankruptcy Dennis & Williams Co. LPA Address: 245 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-3831 Learn More: Website Ferguson Legal Group, LTD Address: 21 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 600-6518 Learn More: Website Harold Jarnicki & Associates Address: 822 Rombach Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 383-1557 Learn More: Website Rose & Dobyns Co., LPA Address: 97 N. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2838 Learn More: Website Criminal Defense Rose & Dobyns Co., LPA Address: 97 N. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2838 Learn More: Website Kruger & Hodges Attorneys at Law Address: 36 W. Main St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (513) 540-4272 Learn More: Website Fife & Fife Attorneys Address: 27 N. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382- 5509 Learn More: Website Ferguson Legal Group, LTD Address: 21 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 600-6518 Learn More: Website Disability Dryer, Garofalo, Mann & Shultz Address: 967 S. South St Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 222-2222 Learn More: Website Elder Law Buckley, Miller & Wright Address: 145 N. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-0946 Learn More: Website Family Law Dennis & Williams Co. LPA Address: 245 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-3831 Learn More: Website Rose & Dobyns Co., LPA Address: 97 N. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2838 Learn More: Website Court Services Clinton County Juvenile Court Services (Probation) Probation, diversion, medication, and community services. Address: 46 S. South St. Suite 218, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2391 Learn More: Website Clinton County Municipal Court Address: 69 N South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-8985 Learn More: Website Clinton County Public Defender Operates to defend those who are accused of a criminal offense and who are at risk for going to jail, income eligibility. Address: 46 S. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-8985 Learn More: Website Wilmington Police Department Address: 69 N South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-3833 Learn More: Website Clinton County Sheriff's Department Address: 1645 Davis Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177 Learn More: Website

Domestic Violence Resources in Wilmington, Ohio Abuse can take many forms but when it comes from someone that you are supposed to be able to trust and lean on for support it can be hard to know what to do. This page will link you to helpful resources in the community if you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse. Table of Contents Domestic Violence Resources (view) Child Abuse & Neglect Resources (view) Domestic Violence Resources Alternatives to Violence Alternatives to Violence Center's mission is to provide alternatives to violence and solutions to survivors and their families. The agency accomplishes this mission by providing 24-hour crisis intervention to any individual experiencing violence, abuse, stalking or neglect. Address: 37 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 9am to 4pm Phone: (937) 383-3285 Learn More: Website National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Hours: 24/7/365 Phone: 1 (800) 799-7233 Learn More: Website Child Abuse & Neglect Resources Clinton County Child Protection Unit (CPS) The Clinton County, Ohio Child Protective Unit works with families to improve on areas of concern. The family may voluntarily wish to work with the agency or they may have been ordered by the court to cooperate with the agency. The focus of the Protective Unit is to provide services that will ensure the safety of the child and assist the family in remaining together within their own home. If a child is unable to safely remain in the home, then the agency will provide services that will assist in reunification with the family. If you know a child who may be a victim of abuse or neglect please reach out to CPS. Address:1025 S. South St. #300 Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (800) 284-8942 Emergency Phone: (937) 382-2449 Learn More: Website

Animal Care Resources in Wilmington, Ohio Animals are living beings, they deserve a good life. This page will help you find resources for animal health, wellbeing, and adoption. Table of Contents Animal Control (view) Veterinarians (view) Pest Control (view) Animal Control Clinton County Dog Warden Address: 1330 Fife Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-8388 Learn More: Website Clinton County Humane Society We are a group of Clinton County citizens who are dedicated to protecting and savings the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals in Clinton County. Our animals are vet-checked and spayed/neutered before their adoptions to ensure they are healthy when they find their loving family and home and to help control the animal population. We have wonderful dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens for adoption. If you want to add a new member to the family, consider adopting one of our special orphans. Address: 1760 Fife Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Coming Soon Phone: (937) 383-0703 Learn More: Website PAWS Humane Society We are a no-kill, volunteer based, non-profit animal welfare organization.​Our Pet Adoption Center houses both cats and dogs. The animals that we help receive shelter, food and medical care. Our volunteers do their part in helping unwanted animals by feeding, taking care of and socializing our cats and dogs multiple times a day. Before adoption, the animals are checked by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. Address: 5312 N US 68 Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 768-4203 Learn More: Website Veterinarians Clinton Animal Care Center Clinton Animal Care Center in Wilmington, Ohio we believe once you and your pet walk through our door, you become part of our family. Your pet’s health and well-being are our highest priorities. We understand the special bond you share with your faithful companion and it is our goal to preserve and strengthen that bond using modern veterinary medicine combined with old-fashioned personal care. Address: 960 W. Locust St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 8am to 5pm, Tue, Wed 8am to 7pm, Sat 8am to 12pm Phone: (937) 383-3843 Learn More: Website Country View Pet Hospital At Country View Pet Hospital we strive to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. We do this by focusing on preventative medicine and extending focus to diagnostic, supportive, and referral medicine when needed. Well-informed clients can partner with our staff to make the best possible decisions for their pet. At all life stages, our patients will be treated with dignity and respect. Our dedicated and compassionate staff truly enjoys working with our clients and their pets. This is not only our job — it’s our passion. Address: 6574 W St Rt 73 Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8am to 6pm Phone: (937) 382-7387 Learn More: Website Orchard Veterinary Care For over 40 years, the team of professionals at Orchard Veterinary Care have made it their mission to provide exceptional veterinary care to all animals. It doesn’t matter how large or small your pet is—if we can help, we will. Address: 45 Orchard Rd. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon & Thu 8am to 7pm, Tue, Wed & Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 11am Phone: (937) 383-0008 Learn More: Website Wilmington Animal Clinic The Wilmington Animal Clinic is Wilmington, Ohio’s longest trusted small and large animal veterinarian hospital since 1986. We offer expert animal care at prices anyone can afford. Address: 1101 Rombach Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am to 5pm Phone: (937) 382-7765 Learn More: Website Pest Control The Goosebuster By providing this safe and natural deterrent to the geese, Goosebuster helps to eliminate damage to property, excessive geese droppings and cleanup, and potential attacks of territorial geese upon your patrons and visitors. This provides the most effective solution for schools, parks, athletic fields, office areas, golf courses, cemeteries, churches, residential communities and at your location. Address: 45 Inwood Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: By Appointment Only Phone: (937) 239-532 Learn More: Website Main Street Pest Control We offer monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly maintenance programs and one time jobs with a 30 day guarantee. Pest service includes control of ants, spiders, silverfish, pantry pests, sow bugs, cockroaches, millipedes, centipedes and earwigs. We offer control of mice, rats, fleas and bed bugs as one time jobs. Service for cockroaches includes one follow up treatment and bed bugs includes 2 follow up treatments. Bees and Hornets jobs are also available. Our one time jobs have a 30 day guarantee. We service residential homes and commercial buildings in Wilmington and the surrounding areas of Clinton County. Termite Inspections for real estate transactions and limited inspections are a part of our business services. Termite bids and treatment for infestations is also available Address: 877 Xenia Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: By Appointment Only Phone: (937) 312-4233

Education Resources in Wilmington, Ohio Education leads to more opportunity in life. Whether you are looking to expand your skills at a career center get your GED, or are seeking higher education this page with help link you to local education resources. Table of Contents Adult Learning (view) Colleges & Trade Schools (view) High Schools (view) Scholarship Programs (view) Adult Learning Adult High School Diploma Program (age 22+) This online program helps assist adults who are aged 22 years and over without a high school diploma or GED obtain the qualifications to graduate. Learn More: Website Adult New Reading Program Offered by the Wilmington Public Library to teach non-reading the lifelong skill of reading. Address: 268 S. South St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2417 Colleges & Trade Schools Laurel Oaks Career Campus The Live Oaks Career Campuses offer a selection of career path programs for both high school and adults looking to further their educations. Address: 300 Oak Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 383-2095 Learn More: Visit Website Wilmington College The mission of Wilmington College is to educate, inspire and prepare each student for a life of service and success. Address: 1870 Quaker Way Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-6661 Learn More: Website High Schools Wilmington Christian Academy The vision of Wilmington Christian Academy is to lay a foundation for your child’s lifelong learning by preparing students for the “So what?” and “Who cares?” questions that define our lives. As teachers and staff, our desire is that our students find beauty and goodness in well written and meaningful books, learn the sciences to serve humankind’s experience on God’s earth, and find creativity and personal satisfaction in the arts.We want our students to read deeply, think critically, and write clearly. Address: 642 David’s Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 283-6683 Learn More: Website Wilmington City Schools WHS has a rich history of offering an extensive course selection, competitive athletic opportunities, a strong Fine Arts program, a thriving Agriculture Ed / FFA program, and so much more. Our WHS administrators, teachers, staff, and coaches all strive to provide the best education possible so that WHS students are successful in school and after graduation. Address: 300 Richardson Pl. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Friday 7:40am to 2:40pm Phone: (937) 382-7716 Learn More: Website Scholarship Programs Clinton County Foundation A variety of scholarships are available to high school students and adult learners looking to further their education with a four- or two-year degree or continuing education credits. These scholarships support a wide range of disciplines including agriculture, general education, English literature, athletics, business, nursing, substance abuse counseling, conservation, sports management, music, math, and theater, to name a few. Address: 2333 Rombach Ave, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 9am to 4pm Phone: (937) 566-1634 Learn More: Website

Veterans Resources in Wilmington, Ohio The Veterans of Wilmington served our country well, but like many other veterans finding community resources to help assist them can be time consuming and confusing. This page links to veteran specific resources in Wilmington. Clinton County Veterans Service Commission The mission of the Clinton County Veterans’ Service Office Commission is to provide service to our nation's honorably discharged veterans by assisting them in gaining access to federal and local entitlement programs managed by the DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs) and the VSC (Veterans’ Service Commission). We will at no cost to the veteran, assist him/her and/or their dependent parents, spouse or children in the preparation and management of claims for benefits to which they may be legally entitled. Address: 43 S. Walnut Street, Wilmington, Oh 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8am to 4pm Phone: (937) 382-3233 Services: Financial Assistance Medical Compensation Medical Transportation Learn More: Website VA Clinic Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, laboratory services, and more. Address: 448 W. Main St. Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8am to 4:30pm Phone: (937) 382-3949 Learn More: Website Veteran Suicide Prevention Hotline Provides 24/7/365 phone or chat support for veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, this service is completely confidential. Phone: 988 Dial 1 or text 838255 Learn More: Website