Three Programs. One Purpose. All for the Kids.
All three programs accept applications year-round and are reviewed personally by our team — no automated scoring, just real people who care.
At the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, every program we run exists for one reason: to make sure no child in the Mahoning Valley faces serious illness without the support they deserve.
DreamCatchers for Kids™
We grant the dreams of Mahoning Valley children facing life-threatening illness — creating moments of pure joy that families carry with them forever. Every wish is personal, meaningful, and made possible entirely by community support.
Who qualifies: Children ages 3–18 · Life-threatening diagnosis · Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana County
Deadline: Applications Closed
Financial Assistance for Families
Direct financial support for families with chronically and terminally ill children — covering medical treatments, prescriptions, transportation, and care-related expenses. All funds paid directly to providers.
Who qualifies: Children ages 3–18 · Chronic or terminal diagnosis · Up to $2,500 · 4–6 week review
Deadline: Applications Closed
Community Impact Grants
We fund nonprofits and community organizations running programs that directly benefit chronically and terminally ill children in the Mahoning Valley. If your organization is doing this work, we want to support it.
Who qualifies: Active 501(c)(3) nonprofits · Programs serving seriously ill children · Mahoning Valley region · Up to $5,000
Deadline: Applications Closed
Stories from Our Programs
Every child we serve has a story worth sharing. Read about the families the Hope Foundation has walked alongside and the moments of hope we helped create together.
Hope Foundation Announces 2026 H.O.P.E. Award Winners: Six Mahoning Valley Individuals Honored
