Mental health board honors local ‘champions'
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Leaders with Mahoning County's Mental Health and Recovery Board took time Friday to honor what they're calling 'The Champions of Champions.'
This was the agency's 10th Annual Awards Luncheon to honor those in the community whose efforts have helped those served by the county's system of care.
Directors added a special honor for leaders with the local United Way.
'Because with the bank explosion, they immediately organized our agencies, provided food and shelter for people, and it was just wonderful. They needed recognized,' said Duane Piccirilli, with the Mahoning County Mental Health Recovery Board.
Directors say in addition to recognizing this year's recipients, .they hope the event reminds others in the community of the need for people to enter into social service work.
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