Groups – Activity – Abby Mensinger

Dan Snyder joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Thank you to everyone who came to the Appalachian Festival at Frostburg State University and learned more about AlleganySpeaks. I hope you all share your insightful thoughts about our community here!

Susan Stewart posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

I’d like to see our children and youth actively engaged in movement and deeply thought provoking activities. The time spent on cell phones, computers, video games, and tablets continues to be quite alarming. What are your ideas for our precious young ones?

MJoy posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

I worry that our area isnt providing the jobs, doctors, and education of children that keep a family here in Allegany County. We have alot to offer that doesnt translate into tangable things that people can relate to. I dont want my child to have to move away in order to get a good paying job. Does anyone else worry about the same thing?

Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Thank you for mentioning this. I think many of us feel the same way. For those who wish to become a health professional, the salary outlook is much improved over many of the other jobs near here. AHEC West operates the ECHO (Exploring Careers in Health Occupations) program for students between their Freshman and Senior years of high school. It’s…[Read more]

COURTNEY THOMAS-WINTERBERG joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Jackie Duckworth joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Next week I will share the preliminary results from our Launch Survey, which centers on what matters to the people of Allegany County.
If you haven’t taken the survey yet, please do! It’s very short and takes little time 🙂

Jen Thomas joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago

An important topic was unintentionally missing in the Launch Survey. Services and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities or special needs is very important.

If anyone else feels that this is an important issue please include it in the “other” category in the survey, or share more in the conversation here.