Thank You, Mahoning Valley — What a Year It Has Been
June 17, 2026
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A heartfelt thank-you to the Mahoning Valley for a year of generosity — in 2025, the Hope Foundation supported nearly 53 local children and families.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Mahoning Valley for a year of generosity — in 2025, the Hope Foundation supported nearly 53 local children and families.
On December 7, children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley received 25 teddy bears and books, donated through the Hope Foundation.
On December 9, children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley received 21 soft teddy bears donated by the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Hope Foundation volunteers built teddy bears at Build-A-Bear Workshop, continuing a partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital to comfort young patients.
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Operation Search and Help, funded through the Youngstown Foundation, partnered to purchase a special wheelchair.
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley donated $3,000 toward new playground equipment for the Leonard Kirtz School’s $250,000 funding campaign.
Ryleigh, a teen battling pulmonary illness, made unforgettable memories at camp through the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s support.
A young boy who grew up in foster care was one of 10 children to receive a scholarship for a six-week equestrian therapy program through the Hope Foundation.
Meet Michael McDuff, 19 months old, who battles a rare genetic disease with the support of the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Landen Green, 7, is living life fully despite acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with support from the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.