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As of Thursday, June 17, 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has become the 12th legal public holiday. To many, this recognition is long overdue, as it has been a day...

Sitting down with Canton, Ohio’s own Brook Harless, it is easy to see why she was chosen as Ohio’s Mother of the Year in 2019. Meeting to speak about her...

In a recent testimony, the Economic Policy Institute reported that older workers were devastated by the pandemic downturn and continue to face adverse employment outcomes. The testimony, which was prepared...

When an older adult can no longer take care of everything for themselves, they are often surrounded by individuals who provide the care that they need. This could mean assistance...

There is no manual that can prepare you to care for a loved one. You have to learn as you go. You might make mistakes along the way, but you...

Partnerships can do amazing things for a community. When organizations, businesses, and individuals come together to solve problems, communities truly have the opportunity to thrive. This Older Americans Month centers...

We’ve all been faced with challenges this year as individuals, organizations, and communities. But sometimes, challenges give us the opportunity to find creative solutions that we may not have thought...

When it comes to the ever-changing demographics of this country, the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer, and further identifications not listed) population is among the groups increasing in membership, visibility,...

In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in Northeast Ohio as friends, neighbors,...

Older adults returning to society after incarceration face many barriers to employment upon reentry. VANTAGE has teamed up with state partners to address the issue and help released individuals successfully...