YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) will be hosting the third annual Hope Conference summit at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown on Thursday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hope Conference is a collaboration of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana County agencies that assist in returning citizens and others in need with the process of regaining their life and livelihood. 

The event, which was held at Youngstown State University in previous years, is dedicated to helping people in recovery, re-entry or in need of supportive services.

Mahoning County and state agencies, non-profits, employers and other resource providers will be present at the event.  

Services include License reinstatement, Job and family services, Legal aid, Employment, Health care, Education and much more. 

There is no cost to attend this event and registration is not required, but can be done online. To register for the event, or to become a partner, click here.