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.
Yost Appointed to the Foundation Board of Trustees
Justin Yost has been appointed to the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Board of Trustees, elected to serve as Treasurer for a three-year term.
Ostapiak Appointed to Foundation Board
Jennifer Ostapiak was appointed to the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term through 2024.
Groups come together to Purchase a Special Wheelchair during this Holiday Season
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Operation Search and Help, funded through the Youngstown Foundation, partnered to purchase a special wheelchair.
Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022 H.O.P.E. Honorees for Lifetime Achievement presented by Huntington Bank & WKBN 27 First News “Caring for our Community”
The Hope Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2022 H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Huntington Bank and WKBN 27 First News.
Making a Difference in Children’s Lives — The Foundation Makes Donation to Help the Leonard Kirtz School
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley donated $3,000 toward new playground equipment for the Leonard Kirtz School’s $250,000 funding campaign.
Make a Difference in Children’s Lives — The Foundation Is Looking to Grow the Board of Trustees
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is looking to grow its Board of Trustees to make a larger impact for the Mahoning Valley community.
Foundation Message & Annual Wine event scheduled for 2022 to Honor the Lifetime Achievement
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hope Foundation shares an update on its 2022 Annual Wine for Hope event honoring the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Making Memories and Living Life as a Kid at Camp
Ryleigh, a teen battling pulmonary illness, made unforgettable memories at camp through the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s support.
Foundation/Huntington Bank/WKBN Are accepting Nominations for H.O.P.E Award 2021
The Hope Foundation, Huntington Bank, and WKBN are accepting nominations for the 8th Annual H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award, due January 15, 2021.
Foundation has online raffle fundraiser for Louis Vuitton purse or the Titleist Golf Club Set
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley invites the community to enter an online raffle for a Louis Vuitton purse or Titleist golf club set.