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12k’s of Christmas Run For Veterans

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We had a first 12k’s of Christmas Race for Veterans. The proceeds from the race will go towards funding our veterans transportation service, which provides free transportation for veterans to and  from a variety of appointments. On hand for the race were 71 runners and walkers, which is a great turnout for a first time run on a cold December morning. The race was held in conjunction with a toy drive for Guernsey County Secret Santa. Individuals donated 6 bicycles, dozens of toys and a few board games. Overall we are extremely pleased with our results and our race, which we couldn’t do without the help of our sponsors, Muskingum Valley Health Services, Buckey Disposal, Classic Solutions, Mancan and the Byesville VFW Post. Thank you everyone that came out and supported our race. We can’t wait for next years event!

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Skatepark Capital Campaign

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The CDC is launching its latest capital campaign to help improve the lives of local residents. The goal of this campaign is to raise $20,000 to build a new skatepark at Baker Family Park, located on Corduroy Rd near the trail head of the Great Guernsey Trail.

The Project consists of creating a paved pad for skaters to utilize and to place on top of the pad, the skate equipment that was recently donated by the City of Cambridge, to the CDC. The area will be roughly equivalent to the size of a tennis court and be open and free to the public.

So far we have raised $4,000.00 from the proceeds of our Sportsman’s Bash and Expo, but we need an additional $16,000.00. We will be applying for a $5,000.00 grant from Rotary Club of Cambridge (fingers crossed) and seeking out corporate and individual donations.

We know that asking people to donate to a cause is hard, because let’s face it, everyone is on a fixed income, but even a donation of $25.00 will go a long way to helping create one more attraction for our local children and young adults to use. I know a lot of you are always saying, “There is a not a lot of things for people to do here….” well, now is your chance to help make a difference.

Call us today with your donation, 740-439-0020 and we can process your generous gift right over the phone. You can also go online and donate, by going to the CDC’s Donation Page, or by sending in your check to PO Box 1175 Cambridge, Ohio 43725. Because the CDC is a nonprofit, all donations are tax deductible.

Supporters will be honored with the placement of his or her name on the donation sign that will be installed next to the skatepark.

In closing I want to ask you to think about the things that you wish you had when you were a young person, now imagining donating just a few dollars to help make a wish come true for area children!

Together we can achieve anything…

Sincerely,

Ronald D. Gombeda

Executive Director

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2017 Countywide Litter Clean-up & Tire Amnesty Program

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On April 28th we received word that our grant application for the CDC’s countywide litter cleanup and tire amnesty program was awarded funding of $38,000 by the Ohio EPA. We will be holding the countywide litter cleanup on September 22nd & 23rd and it will involve nearly all townships and municipalities in Guernsey, with drop off points located in 10 different areas around the county. Roadside cleanup and the cleanup of illegal dumpsites will be completed by the CDC and volunteers, additionally Individuals will be able to drop off tires. This will be the third year that we have managed this program and in 2014 & 2015 we collected over 190 tons of illegally dumped material, 4,229 bags of litter, 22,792 tires and volunteers put in 1,625 hours. Needless to say we are looking forward to another successful cleanup.

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Guernsey County Community Development Corporation Announces Successful Grant Award in Partnership with Jackson Township

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Cambridge, Ohio March 9, 2017 – The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation (CDC) recently partnered with Jackson Township to complete a USDA Community Facilities Grant, which the township received and will use to purchase a new dump truck.
The USDA program is a combination of grants and loans and is designed to help rural municipalities purchase equipment and improve facilities. Jackson Township will receive a combination of $50,000 in grant money and $77,000 in low interest loan money, the total amount represents the cost of the new equipment. This partnership is part of the CDC’s Township & Municipalities Outreach and Support Program, which is designed to offer a variety of assistance to local governments and includes grant writing and management assistance. The success of this grant application was made possible by the support of Jackson Township Trustees, Dave Gombeda, Bussy Clewell and Rusty Winland and Fiscal Officer Donna King-Hurd in coordination with CDC Executive Director Ron Gombeda and Finance Manager Jeanette Hannon.
Together we can achieve anything!

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Sales and Marketing Specialist

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The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation is looking for a full time seasoned professional to fill the role of Sales and Marketing Specialist. The Sales and Marketing Specialist will be responsible for executing marketing strategies, assisting with campaign development, analyzing the effectiveness of the various campaigns and developing lead donor programs.

  • An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising or related discipline, is preferred but not required
  • Two + years of sales and marketing experience, including social media, outside sales experience preferred but not required
  • Strong understanding of computer, Microsoft and publishing programs
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of local area (Guernsey, Noble and Belmont Counties)
  • Ability to analyze data to determine campaign efficiency
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills are required
  • Create and execute lead donor and sponsor programs
  • Proficiency with WordPress and/or other website development tools
  • Experience working in the nonprofit industry is a plus

We offer excellent work/life balance and 4 weeks paid vacation/time off.

Typical work day is 8 am to 4:30 p.m. M-F but flexible scheduling is possible. Some weekends are required (typically 2 to 3 weekends a year).

Hourly pay is dependent upon experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and a minimum of 3 references to P.O. Box 1175 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 or via email to gccdc@guernseycountycdc.com

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Deadline to apply is December 16th by 4:30 p.m.

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Sober Living House Update and other Shenanigans

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I apologize, but I’m not able to provide real-time updates on specific sober living houses or any recent shenanigans. As an AI language model, my responses are based on the information available up until September 2021, and I don’t have access to current news or specific details about individual sober living houses.

If you have any general questions about sober living houses or need information on the topic, I’ll be happy to assist you to the best of my abilities.

The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation is looking for a full time seasoned professional to fill the role of Sales and Marketing Specialist. The Sales and Marketing Specialist will be responsible for executing marketing strategies, assisting with campaign development, analyzing the effectiveness of the various campaigns and developing lead donor programs.

  • An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising or related discipline, is preferred but not required
  • Two + years of sales and marketing experience, including social media, outside sales experience preferred but not required
  • Strong understanding of computer, Microsoft and publishing programs
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of local area (Guernsey, Noble and Belmont Counties)
  • Ability to analyze data to determine campaign efficiency
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills are required
  • Create and execute lead donor and sponsor programs
  • Proficiency with WordPress and/or other website development tools
  • Experience working in the nonprofit industry is a plus

We offer excellent work/life balance and 4 weeks paid vacation/time off.

Typical work day is 8 am to 4:30 p.m. M-F but flexible scheduling is possible. Some weekends are required (typically 2 to 3 weekends a year).

Hourly pay is dependent upon experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and a minimum of 3 references to P.O. Box 1175 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 or via email to gccdc@guernseycountycdc.com

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Deadline to apply is December 16th by 4:30 p.m.

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Jeanette Hannon is the CDC’s New Office Manager

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Jeanette Hannon has recently transitioned into the role of CDC office manager from her position on the Board of Directors as well as Branch Manager for Woodforest Bank. In her new position she is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the financial accounts and the stability of the organization. Jeanette has 18 years of banking and financial background. Her experience includes profit and losses, operational management, cost reduction strategies, payroll, book keeping and customer service. Jeanette is a proud mother of three girls. Paige, her eldest is a Licensed Practical Nurse. Madyson, her middle is a Commercial Arts student and Brionna, her youngest is very active in sports, such as volleyball, basketball and softball. Jeanette enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in the community and reading in her down time.

We are lucky to have Jeanette as part of our team. Please take a moment to stop in our office an welcome her to the world of non-profit community engagement! 

 

Jeanette

 

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Downloadable Registration for the 7th Annual Great Guernsey Trail 5 & 10K Race and Fun Run

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Click the below link to download and complete a registration form. You have two options, you can download the PDF form and hand write your registration or you can click on the Microsoft Word and type in your information. Both can be mailed to Trail Fest c/o CDC PO Box 1175 Cambridge, Ohio (make checks payable to CDC, memo line Trail Fest).

7th Annual Great Guernsey Trail Registration Form  (PDF)

7th Annual Great Guernsey Trail Registration Form (Word Format)

Online Registration  (Register and Pay Online)

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Litter Will Know Our Wrath….

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We recently teamed up with the Department of Jobs and Family Services to promote a cleaner Guernsey County through the use of litter cleanup crews. These crews will be under the direct management of a CDC supervisor and the crews will be sent out into the county to cleanup targeted roadsides, illegal dumpsites, parks and walking trails.

The workers will be staffed by community service workers and each one will be provided with protective clothing, disposal bags and direct support from the CDC in terms of equipment, transportation and leadership. This program is a result of our organizations commitment to combat the litter issue that is plaguing our county.

In 2014 and 2015, the CDC secured funding through the Ohio EPA to conduct a countywide cleanup. Our efforts resulted in the removal of 22,792 illegally dumped tires, 192 tons of illegally dumped material and we collected 4,229 bags of litter. This new program is a continuation of our dedication of keeping Guernsey County beautiful. This is what we are working towards every day.

If you haven’t already done so, please checkout our webpage, www.guersneycountycdc.com. There you can view our past projects, our current goals and make a donation to support our commitment to our community’s quality of life.

Thanks,

Ron G.

 

 

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Directors Report May 2016

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Greetings folks, I hope all is well in your world? Things here at the CDC have been progressing at a quickening pace. First and foremost, we are finally moved into our new office, 905 Wheeling Ave Cambridge. We are very excited to be a part of the downtown community and looking forward to participating in a variety of events scheduled for this summer.

In other news our crews have been very busy completing a variety of projects. Below is a short list of just some of the projects we have completed:

I. Township and Small Village Assistance:

We donated

– 50 stop signs

– 15 “Men Working Signs”

– 12 “High Water Signs”

– Donated 3 culverts

– We are mowing Fairview Cemetery

– Working with Quaker City to complete a NatureWorks Grant

– Removed a log jam in Valley Township, near Pleasant City

– Tore down two abandoned houses and reclaimed the land

– Flood control by removing beaver dam’s along the Great Guernsey Trail

II. Litter Control

Cleaned up two illegal dumpsites

Collected 1,000+ illegally dumped tires

III. Grants

Obtained a grant to build an archery range on CDC property near the state hospital, total: $16,669

Obtained a grant to build a build sanctuary along the great Guernsey Trail, total: $2,294

IV. Nonprofit Support

Donated $1,000 to various nonprofits

Donated use of our bounce houses to local schools and nonprofits

We send employees to help with Faith United Methodist and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s free produce market

This is conjunction with our continued operation of our Disabled Military Veterans Transportation Program which continues to transport a number of veterans to doctor appointments.

Don’t forget, our 2016 Outdoor Eco Expo and Sportsman’s Bash is quickly approaching. All proceeds stay right here in Guernsey County and go towards the projects I have listed above! Get our tickets by going to Raffle Tickets

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