IHEARTMEDIA ASHLAND/MANSFIELD LAUNCHES 3rd Annual iHeartRADIO for the Homeless Campaign

in partnership with Mechanics Bank benefiting 8 local charities across 2 counties

October 25th, 2021 (Mansfield, OH) – For the third year in a row iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield radio stations (WNCO-FM, WXXF-FM, WMAN-AM, WYHT-FM, WFXN-FM, WNCO-AM and WSWR-FM) in partnership with Mechanics Bank, have launched a campaign to help our community’s homeless population. From November 1st through the 19th listeners in Mid-Ohio will be able to donate much needed items at 17 donation drop-off sites throughout Richland and Ashland counties.

“In a normal year, the winter season brings the need for keeping area homeless warm with essential items. This year the need is again greater as there are many more homeless individuals and families due to the pandemic. During these very difficult times, we are using the power of our 7 radio stations and will be leaning on the good will our listeners have, to help us collect these items, said Chris Kelly, Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia, Ashland/Mansfield. “As with anything we do, we do as a community. We have had a great deal of support this year from people who want to help.

We could not do this without the support of our volunteers from Crossroads City Center, who wash, sort and help us distribute items to charities at the conclusion of the campaign. We also want to recognize Doug Ferrell from Buckeye Thrift, who has donated not only the barrels for collection but also the u-haul for distributing donations and of course his valuable time.

iHeartRADIO for the Homeless will be collecting new socks, scarves, earmuffs, blankets, hats, gloves, umbrellas and new/gently used sleeping bags and coats. This year’s campaign has once again partnered with a few Richland County schools, who are using this opportunity to teach and allow their students to give back to the community. If your organization would like to help or you have questions, feel free to email Chris Kelly, VP of Programming for iHeartRADIO Ashland/Mansfield chriskelly@iheartmedia.com

Donation recipients:

Harmony House of Richland County

Love on a Mission of Richland County

Domestic Violence Shelter Richland County

Associated Charities of Ashland County

Safe Haven of Ashland County

Stronger by Choice of Richland County (formerly Reaching Out)

Mansfield City Schools SAFE program

Crossroads City Center

Donation drop-off sites throughout Richland & Ashland Counties:

All Richland County Mechanics Bank Locations

Bill Harris Chevrolet, 2245 Claremont Ave, Ashland

Ashland Family YMCA, 207 Miller St.

Mansfield Area YMCA, 750 Scholl Rd.

RC Children Services, 731 Scholl Rd.

Area Agency on Aging, 2131 Park Ave West

Park National Bank, 797 Ashland Rd.

Richland Mall, 2209 Richland Mall, Mansfield

Elzy Milling & Trade, 25 E Ogle St. Bellville

Third Street Family Health Services, 600 W. 3rd St. Mansfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: chriskelly@iheartmedia.com or call 567-307-6154