If you ask the student musicians of the Canton Youth Symphony (CYS), they will tell you there is nothing like being a part of an orchestra and the power of the music they create. In addition to developing an appreciation for classical music, the students are also learning to become lifelong fans of the arts. …
Four years ago, when he was four years old, Matix Reed donated $250 to help replace Noble County Fair’s aging hog barn in Caldwell. Everyone involved with the local fairground agreed that the aging building was well past its prime and didn’t have the number of pens needed to meet a growing number of …
The AEP Ohio Promise community giving program allows employees to direct charitable dollars toward organizations and causes they’re passionate about. In Central Ohio, one of those causes is helping individuals and families of individuals with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Equestrian Competition The global pandemic was challenging for Special Olympics athletes, many of whom were medically …
Dee Moore is used to taking care of people—she’s a mom, grandma and a work scheduler at the Cambridge garage. She’s protective of her team and doesn’t hesitate to jump in and do what she can to help. She is also known for her infectious smile and for giving warm encouragement on hard days. Before …
Did you know pollinators are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food? Animals and insects, like birds, bees, bats and butterflies, help move pollen from flower to flower — this process is essential to our food system and the survival of our native plants and flowers here in Ohio. According …
Through the AEP Ohio Promise program, which allows employees to direct funds toward organizations and causes they’re passionate about, a group in Chillicothe was able to donate money to the Pioneer Pantry for purchasing needed food and toiletry items. According to Lacey Derexson, school services coordinator at the Pioneer Center, the funds helped purchase a …
