News & Announcements
Foundation Earns Gold Seal Recognition for Transparency and Accountability
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley earned the Candid/GuideStar Gold Seal for its commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
Foundation Launches New Website to Better Service the Community and Streamline Funding Request Process
The Hope Foundation launched a new website designed to better serve the community and streamline the funding request process for families in need.
Foundation Announces its 2023 Honorees; Leaders from All over the Community
The Hope Foundation announces its 2023 H.O.P.E. Honorees for Wine for Hope, presented by Galaxie Industrial Services and Huntington National Bank.
Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 H.O.P.E Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hope Foundation and WKBN 27 First News are now accepting nominations for the 2023 H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award for community leaders.
Hope Foundation makes Build-a-Bears for Hospitalized Kids
Hope Foundation volunteers built teddy bears at Build-A-Bear Workshop, continuing a partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital to comfort young patients.
Children at Akron Children’s Hospital Will Receive Teddy Bears from The Hope Foundation’s DreamCatchers for Kids Program
On December 10, children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley will receive teddy bears from the Hope Foundation’s DreamCatchers program.
Recipient Gives Back to The Hope Foundation
A family gave back to the Hope Foundation with a $400 donation, thanking the foundation for its generosity after their daughter received support.
WALMART COMMUNITY GRANTS TEAM & WALMART FACILITY #221 DONATE $2,500
The Walmart Community Grants Team and Walmart Facility #221 in Poland, Ohio donated $2,500 to the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
IN HONOR OF A DECADE OF HOPE KOMARA JEWELERS DONATES $1,000
In honor of a decade of Hope, Komara Jewelers donated $1,000 at the Hope Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Wine for Hope event on April 29, 2022.
GBS CORP. DONATES $10,000
GBS Corp. donated $10,000 to the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, raised through its annual YOGI (Year of Giving) employee campaign.
Foundation Recognizes Inspiring Community Leaders in 2025
The Hope Foundation announces its 2025 H.O.P.E. Honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope, presented by Boak and Sons and Sam & Donna Boak.
25 Teddy Bears Donated to Children at Akron Children’s Hospital
On December 7, children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley received 25 teddy bears and books, donated through the Hope Foundation.
Accepting Nominations for H.O.P.E Honoree Recipients for 2025
Nominations for the 2025 H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award are due January 15, 2025. Help honor a deserving Mahoning Valley community leader.
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Receives 100% of Proceeds from New Book Release
This November and December, the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will receive 100% of proceeds from the new book The Day Tomorrow Got Lost.
Market Street Bridge & Premier Bank Tower to Light Up for All for the Kids Day, May 15
Youngstown’s Market Street Bridge, Huntington Bank Community Alley, and Premier Bank Tower lit up blue and orange for National All for the Kids Day, May 15.
Foundation Announces its 2024 Honorees, Leaders from All over the Community
The Hope Foundation announces its 2024 H.O.P.E. Honorees for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing leaders from across the Mahoning Valley community.
Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Children
On December 15, the Hope Foundation delivered early holiday magic to 20 deserving kids through its DreamCatchers for Kids program in Youngstown.
21 Teddy Bears for Children at Akron Children’s Hospital
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.
Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations for the 2024 H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award are due January 15. The Hope Foundation seeks outstanding Mahoning Valley leaders.
The Hope Foundation Accepting Application for Assistance for Children and Families
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is now accepting applications for financial assistance for children and families facing serious illness.