Spring Edition | May 2021
Operation Pollination Promotes Native Trees, Flowers
Operation Pollination, a new initiative led by the Rotary Club of Youngstown in collaboration with the Mahoning County Land Bank and other partners, is now under way at sites across Youngstown. The initiative will cultivate vital pollinator habitats, simplify property maintenance and promote positive health outcomes. 
Flora Speaks on Positive Change in Mahoning County
Executive Director Deb Flora was recently profiled by The Business Journal in its four-part "Thought Leaders" video series, in which she discusses the positive changes she's seen in Mahoning County since the Land Bank's establishment 10 years ago.
Community Partner Video Series Spotlights YNDC
In our “Community Partner Spotlight” video series Ian Beniston, executive director of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, takes us on a tour of several residential and commercial revitalization projects in Youngstown that the Land Bank and YNDC collaborated on.
Community Partner Spotlight: Lady Buggs Farm
Sophia Buggs, owner and operator of Lady Buggs Farm, gives us a tour of her urban farm on the South Side of Youngstown. She acquired the formerly vacant parcels of land from the Mahoning County Land Bank and has managed the property for the past decade.
Community Partner Spotlight: Kelly, Campbell Resident
Tony Kelly, a lifelong resident of Campbell and board member of Campbell City Schools, shares his story of partnering with the Land Bank to acquire a vacant property next to his home.
Community Partner Spotlight: Investor, Landlord
Jay Kamruzzaman, an investor and landlord, gives us a tour of his latest renovation — a duplex in Youngstown. He purchased the formerly vacant property from the Mahoning County Land Bank through its Deed in Escrow Program.
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