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Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Scholarship winner's PSA about organization with personal connection
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – The Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship Contest carries on a former news anchor's mission of helping students. Local students entered the contest by writing Public Service Announcements about non-profit organizations. This year's winner came from a Hubbard student who shared a subject close to her heart. Mia King wrote a PSA for a school project about Pink Lights the Way. 'I want people to be more aware of the help that there is in our community for people that have breast cancer,' she said. King had learned about the organization from her teacher, Megan Schellhorn, who was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, just after her 39th birthday. Schellhorn, the co-founder of Pink Lights the Way, has three children. 'It's really meaningful to me to see a mom interacting with her kids, and to have the support of a breast cancer survivor, that kind of steps into your story,' Schellhorn said. King's writing included the impact that breast cancer can have on a family. It was how she chose to extend the mission of Pink Lights The Way. 'A very sentimental feel, it touched people's hearts to get them a more personal feel,' King said. King's work won her a $1,500 scholarship. She's going to Akron to study aerospace engineering. Her PSA shared the work that Pink Lights The Way can provide to women handling a difficult situation. 'Our name is really just starting to get out there in the community, and I just feel like this PSA is going to be an amazing way for women with breast cancer to know that there's support out there for them,' Schellhorn said. Schellhorn was a winner of a Caring for Our Community contest 25 years ago. It led to her teaching career, and now she encourages her students to enter the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest. You can watch King's winning entry here. Below are the other runners-up: 1st runner up: Micah Bukovac, Boardman High School 2nd runner up: Kierstin Richoz, Trumbull Career and Technical Center 3rd runner up: Ethan Magoulick, LaBrae High School 4th runner up: Logan Poulakos, Boardman High School 5th runner up: Katelyn Erme, Boardman High School Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Boardman junior showcases Animal Charity of Ohio
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman High School student Katelynn Erme chose the non-profit Animal Charity of Ohio for her written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest. The junior says she loves to read and write and enjoys extracurriculars. She is a female wrestler for Boardman High School, and also sings in Boardman's Project Mayhem. Katelynn's future plans are to become a teacher, and in particular, she wants to teach history at the high school level. Katelynn's love of animals drove her to choose Animal Charity of Ohio. 'I really enjoy Animal Charity of Ohio because they look to make animal care affordable and help put a stop to animal abuse, and spread awareness about the affordable animal care that they give,' said Katelynn. 'I actually volunteered for animal Charity of Ohio just last year, and I really enjoyed the mission that they have there and they're doing a lot of work to help the animals.' Katelynn was the fifth runner-up in the contest. Read her PSA script for Animal Charity of Ohio here: The commercial starts with a young woman paying for her groceries. She notices she is ten dollars short and must put back her dog's woman arrives home to her dog waiting at the door. She sighs upon seeing the dog, she just can not financially afford to support both of them drops the dog off at a nearby shelter. The dog watches her leave with a look of abandonmentNarrator: 'Each year Ohioans pay about $1,800 dollars to own a dog. For some of us, this financial burden is not an option. Animal Charity of Ohio seeks to help you. With affordable grooming, free pet food, and various other resources, Animal Charity of Ohio seeks to end the financial boundaries of companionship.'A video of dogs playing with their ownersNarrator: 'Don't let money get in the way of a long-lasting companionship. Animal Charity of Ohio is here to help you'Show an ending screen with Animal Charity of Ohio's information and location. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Boardman junior's PSA sheds light on hunger
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman High School student Micah Bukovac chose the non-profit Second Harvest Food Bank for his written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest. The junior runs indoor and outdoor track at Boardman High School. In his free time over the summer, he likes to travel and hang out with friends, family, and just spend time with his loved ones. He is hoping to attend Ohio State University to major in aviation and eventually become a pilot. 'I like what the Second Harvest Food Bank stand for, and how they help provide meals for the people that can't afford them, and the people that, struggle every day in our in our community,' said Micah. 'I mean, I learned more about a problem that's in our community that I didn't know much about before. I didn't know that there's so many people around here that struggle with not being able to have a meal every day.' Micah was the first runner-up in the contest. Read his PSA script for Second Harvest Food Bank here: A young child is witnessed by a convenience store employee stuffing bread and eggs under his hoodie. The employee, visibly upset, takes the food from his hoodie and speaks with him.'My little sister hasn't eaten since yesterday, I can't watch her struggle any longer' The employee, softening, exclaims to the child, 'You don't have to steal, kid. Let me help'[Cut to a Tv animated voice on a black screen] No child or family deserves the struggle of scraping together a meal to survive.[Cut to food bank volunteer or founder] In the United States alone, over 7.3 million families struggle to provide food for their children every day. In those households, one in every eight has a child who resorts to stealing in order to survive.[Cut to image displaying impoverished families] A series of images show families rationing small portions of food.[Cut back to food bank speaker] If you are in need of a meal or household goods, visit the Mahoning Valley Second Harvest Food bank today. Here you're not just a visitor—you're family.[Cut to a drone shot of the food bank building with volunteers standing at the entrance][Fade to a colorful screen displaying the following information] A header at the top of the screen reads: 'Hunger ends where kindness begins'. Below, the screen lists the food bank's phone number, address, time of service, website, and ways to volunteer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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TCTC Junior brings awareness to Meals on Wheels
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Trumbull Career and Technical Center student Kierstin Richoz chose the non-profit Meals On Wheels for her written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest. The junior is in the interactive multimedia program and enjoys making skits with her friends and working on her own, TCTC Time show. She also has a Girard podcast that she works on. Her goal is to attend Kent State University to obtain a degree in business. 'The Meals on Wheels PSA was meant to bring awareness to something I thought people knew about, but it wasn't brought to everyone's attention all the time,' said Kierstin. 'I thought it'd be something important for everyone to see. I believe it's something that should be shown more everyone should know about and I believe, especially for this community, that a lot of people need to hear these things, and they need to know that there is someone that can help them.' Kierstin was the second runner-up in the contest. Read her script for Meals On Wheels here: [Soft, calming music plays in the background]Narrator (gentle, soothing tone):Imagine going a day without a meal. For many in our community, it's not just a thought—it's a reality. But together, we can change that.[Shot 1: Wide shot of an empty kitchen table, the sun shining through a window. The table is bare, evoking the feeling of emptiness and hunger.]Narrator:At Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County, we provide daily, nutritious meals to those who are unable to prepare food for themselves—whether due to age, health issues, or other circumstances.[Shot 2: Medium shot of a volunteer in a kitchen, carefully preparing a fresh, healthy meal. Close-up on hands chopping vegetables and stirring a pot.][Shot 3: Close-up of a volunteer's hands packing meals into insulated containers, adding a personal touch with a smile.]Narrator:We ensure that no one in our community has to go hungry.[Shot 4: Medium shot of a volunteer walking down a neighborhood sidewalk, holding a meal container with a warm smile.][Shot 5: Close-up of the volunteer at a doorstep, knocking and handing a meal to an elderly recipient. The recipient's face lights up with gratitude.]Narrator:You can help make a difference. Help us serve a plate of kindness today.[Shot 6: Wide shot of the recipient holding the meal, with a warm and heartfelt smile, as the volunteer waves goodbye.][Text on screen: 'Visit to give, volunteer, or spread the word!']Narrator:Visit to give, volunteer, or spread the word. Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry.[Shot 7: Logo appears on screen, with the website link and a final fade-out as the music gently ends.] Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Boardman junior showcases Habitat for Humanity
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman High School student Logan Poulakos chose the non-profit Habitat for Humanity for his written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest. The junior says one of his favorite things is simply being outside, and runs daily even if it's snowing or raining. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in chemical engineering. Logan says he felt most compelled to choose Habitat for Humanity because everyone deserves a home to live in. 'I feel like every human being should have a chance to have a home, and it shouldn't be a fear to want to buy a home, or because of cost, or because there's no space,' said Logan. 'Humanity is a very strong word and it struck my eye because we are humans. We all live together and we should help each other out. And I thought that this nonprofit was a great way to do that and get out there.' Logan was the fourth runner-up in the contest. Read his PSA script for Habitat for Humanity here: {The scene opens with a close-up of a pair of hands hammering a nail into a wooden beam. Construction sounds can be heard.}Narrator : 'A home is more than walls and a roof — it's a foundation for dreams, a place for families to grow.'{Cut to a happy family on their porch of their newly constructed home, holding hands and smiling together. The children of the family run inside laughing.}Narrator : 'At Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, we are building more than homes — we are building hope, dreams, and futures for families in need.'{Montage : Volunteers high-fiving and bonding, a mother hugging her children in their new home, a father painting a wall with his wife and kids.}Narrator : 'With your help, we can give families a fresh start and a new future, one family at a time'{Cut to a volunteer handing a new the family a set of house keys. Both the volunteer and family are smiling big}Narrator : 'Join us. Donate. Volunteer. Create futures– it all starts here in the Mahoning Valley.'{Screen fades to Habitat for Humanity logo with phone number and website link.}Narrator: 'Because everyone deserves a place to call home.'{End scene.} Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
