Forest Park honors fire chief and hears Boys & Girls Club youth testimony
February 16, 2026 | Forest Park City Council, Forest Park, Hamilton County, Ohio
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The Forest Park City Council presented the CareSource Community Impact Award to Fire Chief Jermaine Hill and heard a detailed update from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton, whose CEO described program growth and community partnerships.
CareSource presented its 2025 Community Impact Award to Jermaine Hill, whom the presenters and several council members praised for his service to the community. A city representative and several council members offered brief remarks and gifts in recognition of Hill’s volunteer work and leadership of the fire department.
Tommy John, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton, told council the organization has partnered with Forest Park and Whittenwood School District to provide after-school programming and services for youth. Since August the club reported more than 1,200 hours of academic enrichment, more than 1,700 hours of physical fitness, and more than 5,000 hot meals served through a school partnership. John highlighted partnerships with local organizations and a mental-health provider, NextGen Mental Health, which places licensed counselors and therapeutic sessions in the program.
John introduced Miriam, the club’s 2026 Youth of the Year, who gave a three-minute speech describing traumatic early experiences and how the club provided a safe space and practical support. "The summer I spent at the Boys and Girls Club made a splash, changing the trajectory of my life," Miriam said. John said Miriam had already received a scholarship and will represent the organization at a statewide competition in Columbus in April.
Council members asked how they could support the club; John asked members to advocate for the program, attend events, and visit the facility. Council and city staff praised the club’s meals program, mental-health services and volunteer-driven activities as important community assets.
The presentations concluded with council thanking the organizations and directing staff to continue coordinating with the Boys & Girls Club.
CareSource presented its 2025 Community Impact Award to Jermaine Hill, whom the presenters and several council members praised for his service to the community. A city representative and several council members offered brief remarks and gifts in recognition of Hill’s volunteer work and leadership of the fire department.
Tommy John, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton, told council the organization has partnered with Forest Park and Whittenwood School District to provide after-school programming and services for youth. Since August the club reported more than 1,200 hours of academic enrichment, more than 1,700 hours of physical fitness, and more than 5,000 hot meals served through a school partnership. John highlighted partnerships with local organizations and a mental-health provider, NextGen Mental Health, which places licensed counselors and therapeutic sessions in the program.
John introduced Miriam, the club’s 2026 Youth of the Year, who gave a three-minute speech describing traumatic early experiences and how the club provided a safe space and practical support. "The summer I spent at the Boys and Girls Club made a splash, changing the trajectory of my life," Miriam said. John said Miriam had already received a scholarship and will represent the organization at a statewide competition in Columbus in April.
Council members asked how they could support the club; John asked members to advocate for the program, attend events, and visit the facility. Council and city staff praised the club’s meals program, mental-health services and volunteer-driven activities as important community assets.
The presentations concluded with council thanking the organizations and directing staff to continue coordinating with the Boys & Girls Club.
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