The Impact of The William Swanston Charitable Fund
The William Swanston Charitable Fund, established in 1919, is committed to supporting children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have experienced crises, including those who are/have been abused, neglected or dependent.
Community Foundation Awards $1.2M in Grants
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting foundations have awarded $1.22 million in grant awards to 61 nonprofit organizations through its second-quarter grant cycle. Through the CFMV General Grant opportunity, $247,000 was awarded, while the Foundation’s three affiliated organizations – the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, Western Reserve Health…
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Community Foundation Awards $972K in Grants
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its affiliated foundations have awarded $972,402 to 39 organizations serving area residents in the final quarter of 2023. Through its General Grant program, the Community Foundation awarded $302,600. The Western Reserve Health Foundation, which supports health-focused projects in Mahoning County, gave $299,802 while its…
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Dutton’s Work with Swanston Fund Left a Brighter Future for Valley Kids
When he passed away in 1919, Canfield farmer William Swanston could never have known that his name would still be associated with projects serving the Mahoning Valley’s kids more than a century later. But through the William Swanston Charitable Fund – and especially long-time board member Paul Dutton, who passed away in May – efforts…
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Community Foundation Awards $486K in Grants
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its three supporting foundations have awarded just over $486,000 in grant awards to 36 nonprofit organizations in the second round of funding for 2023. Through the CFMV General Grant, fundholders awarded $262,500. The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awarded $118,000 and the Western Reserve Health…
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CFMV Awards $693,000 in Grants for 2023 Q1 Cycle
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its three supporting foundations have awarded just over $693,000 in grant awards to 36 nonprofit organizations in the first round of funding for 2023. Through the CFMV General Grant, fundholders awarded $179,300. The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation awarded $175,000 and the Western Reserve Health…
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Community Foundation Awards $506K in 4Q Grants, Ends Year at $2.3M
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting organizations awarded $506,615 in grants to local nonprofits in its final grant cycle of 2022. In total, the Community Foundation’s general grant program awarded $179,615 to 20 organizations in its final grant cycle of the year. The Western Reserve Health Foundation awarded…
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Community Foundation Opens 2023 Grant Applications with New Deadlines
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has opened its first grant cycle for the new year, bringing with it a handful of changes to applications. Nonprofits serving Mahoning and Trumbull counties can apply any time at CFMV.org/grant-opportunities. The most noticeable change is new deadlines for all grant applications, which have moved…
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Action’s Mobile Market Brings Fresh, Affordable Food to the Community
Author: Josh Medore | Photo credit: Josh Medore It wasn’t long into the partnership between ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods) and Flying High Inc. to deliver freshly-grown produce into Youngstown neighborhoods that the two nonprofits realized the work could be more efficient and effective. “By the second year, we realized that’s a…
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Community Foundation and Affiliate Foundations Highlight Grants, New Funds in 2021 Annual Report
Author: Josh Medore | Photo credit: Alta Care Group YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – Last year proved to be another test for the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the nonprofit organizations it served, but the foundation ended 2021 stronger than ever before thanks to the addition of new funds, new software, new staff and a…
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Community Foundation and Affiliate Foundations Award Nearly $400,000 in Grants
Author: Josh Medore | Photo credit: YWCA Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting organizations awarded nearly $400,000 in grants as part of the first-quarter grant cycle. In total, the Community Foundation’s general grant program awarded 23 grants for $186,850 in the first quarter, while the William…
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