News and Resident Stories

Shining a Light on Service Coordinator, Jane Hatcher!

Jane joined the Resident Resources Network team in 2021, initially working part-time as an on-site service coordinator at both Daines Village and Meadow’s Apartments.  Her dedication and passion for helping others shone brightly, and in 2023, she transitioned to a full-time role on the remote service coordination team.  We are thrilled to spotlight Jane Hatcher […]

Resident Success Story: Reclaiming Her Voice

Eugenia’s Journey of Resolve & Resiliency Daines Village resident, Eugenia, underwent a significant change after she experienced a stroke three years ago. Transitioning from a life of full independence prior to the stroke, Eugenia subsequently grappled with expressing her needs and connecting with others. This challenge was compounded by a need for assistance with day-to-day […]

Resident Success Story: From High School to College (and Beyond!)

Access to opportunity and community resources can make all the difference in shaping a promising future, as was the case for Zane, a resident at Wallick’s Lawrence Village community in South Point, OH. Raised by his grandmother, Annette, who has resided at Lawrence Village since 2001, Zane’s life took a major turn as he began […]

Free Summer Lunch Program Brings Nourishment and Joy to Cypress Residents!

Resident Resources Network is incredibly proud to announce an new initiative that is having an impact on the health and well-being of children at Cypress Commons during the summer. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our remarkable service coordinator, Judy Sengewald, and the generous support of Middletown City Schools Food Service through a grant from […]

Collaborating to Address Infant Mortality

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 20,000 infants died before their first birthday in 2020. In an effort to help to reduce infant mortality rates, Daines Village has been hosting an Infant Parenting Support Class operated by Rocking Horse Community Center & Nationwide Children’s Hospital onsite at the housing communtity with support […]

Mobile Libraries: Promoting Imagination and Learning Among Residents

At Resident Resources Network (RRN), our Service Coordinators strive to partner with local community organizations to bring educational events to the varied affordable housing communities we serve. One major partnership that we forge in as many housing communities as we can is with local public libraries. Many libraries have “book mobiles” or “book bikes” and […]

Supporting Youth Development through Summer Camp

This summer, amazing camp experiences were made possible through a grant awarded to Resident Resources Network (RRN) from Ohio Capital Impact Corporation (OCIC)! With OCIC’s investments, 156 children across eleven affordable housing properties were able to attend summer camp for free in 2023. Children were able to make lasting memories and enjoy a fun-filled summer […]

Resident Success Story: Love Doesn’t End with Imprisonment

When Regina’s son became incarcerated, she felt as if she was being imprisoned too. She was separated from her son and depressed, not knowing whether her child even had warm clothes or a blanket.  Luckily, Regina resides at Fair Park Apartments, where Wendy Cappelano works as a Resident Resources Network (RRN) Service Coordinator. Increasing residents’ […]

Resident Success Story: Yes, She Can!

Sahra and her family live at the Meadows Apartments in Marysville, OH. Sahra didn’t plan on a career in cleaning; however, she grew the dream and desire of financially bettering her family’s life after being bound by finances time and time again.  Sahra began building her own cleaning business. She contacted Jane Hatcher, Resident Resources […]

Improving the Financial Lives of Residents

Through a partnership between Resident Resources Network, First Commonwealth Bank, Financial Compass Foundation, and OSU Extension, residents of targeted Wallick Communities properties have had the chance to participate, for free, in the pilot of the Financial Wellness for All (FWA) program. When it comes to money, every penny matters, and the FWA program aims to […]