News Release

Twenty-two people representing businesses, schools, and agencies in Richland County participated in the 18th Annual Community Awareness Day sponsored by Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Seventeen Richland County students have been selected as winners of the 26th Annual Richland County Third Grade Coloring Contest.

Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (RCBDD) is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March.

Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities is now seeking nominations for its CARE awards recognizing those who support individuals with developmental disabilities in Richland County.

The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities held its 2019 re-organizational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Stephen Swank will serve as president.

Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a $20,000 grant from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and The Ohio State University Nisonger Center.

Richland Newhope’s Gift Fund has received a donation from the Knights of Columbus Council 1968 in Shelby.

Richland Newhope Superintendent Michele Giess recently met with Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof, R-Medina, to discuss disability policy ahead the upcoming two-year state budget process.

Richland Newhope has presented 2018 CARE awards to two local residents for their outstanding support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Richland County.

The 20th Annual Newhope Charities Golf Outing is coming up Fri., July 20, 2018, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in Lexington.

Michele Giess knows Richland Newhope well. In fact, except for a part-time job in high school, it's the only place she has ever worked.

The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (RCBDD) welcomed two new members in January. Nicolas Comstock and Amanda Chapman were appointed to four-year terms. Both say they are excited for the new challenge.