News & Announcements

Hope Foundation Announces New Board Member & Reappointments
(Youngstown, OH) – The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley announced some changes to their board members to support the nonprofit’s work to focus on The Foundation’s mission and help it

The Hope Foundation Receives Matching $5,000 Donation
(YOUNGSTOWN, OH) – Dr. Ronald Dwinnells, Executive Director of Butterflies & Hope Memorial Foundation presented The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley with a donation of $5,000. Dr. Dwinnells generously agreed

Hope Foundation Founder/Executive Director Voted One of Top 20 Disability Warriors in Ohio
(YOUNGSTOWN, OH) – Anthony Spano, Founder & Executive Director of The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, was named one of the Top 20 Disability Warriors in Ohio that you need

Market Street Bridge & Premier Bank Tower to Light Up for National All For The Kids Day, May 15
(Youngstown, OH) – Youngstown’s Market Street Bridge & the Huntington Bank Community Alley along with the Premier Bank Tower will be illuminated with blue and orange lights Sunday night, May

In Honor of a Decade of Hope, Komara Jewelers Extends Offer of Giving thru May
(Youngstown, OH) The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley held their 10th Anniversary Wine for Hope Event on Friday, April 30th. The event was sold out and helped carry on

WKBN’s Josh Frketic to be Master of Ceremonies for the 10th Anniversary of the Wine for Hope Event on April 29th
The Hope Foundation is happy to announce that Josh Frketic, WKBN Sports Anchor to be MC at upcoming 10th anniversary of the Wine for Hope scheduled for Friday, April 29th

Hope Foundation Announces Five Board Members and Names New Board Leadership
New members will enhance board’s focus on the foundations mission and help the Hope Foundation to strengthen innovation into the future. YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Baal Appointed to the Hope Foundation Board this Past Fall
Youngstown, Ohio-The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has appointed Justin Yost to the Board of Trustees and elected him to serve as Treasurer for a 2-year term thru 2023.

Hope Foundation Announces its 2020 & 2022 Honorees; Leaders from all Over the Community
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Youngstown, OH) The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the 2022 H.O.P.E. Honorees

Yost Appointed to the Foundation Board of Trustees
Youngstown, Ohio-The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has appointed Justin Yost to the Board of Trustees and elected him to serve as Treasurer for a 3-year term thru 2024.

25 Teddy Bears Donated to Children at Akron Children’s Hospital
On Saturday, December 7, the children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley were the recipients of 25 soft, cuddly teddy bear and kids’ books, donated by Author, Editor-in-Chief and

Accepting Nominations for H.O.P.E Honoree Recipients for 2025
Nominations for Annual Lifetime Achievement Award DUE January 15, 2025 The deadline to submit nominations for the H.O.P.E. Honoree Recipients for 2025 to will be Monday, January 15th, 2025. The

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Receives 100% of Proceeds from New Book Release
Youngstown, OH —This November and December, The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is thrilled to announce that it will receive 100% of the proceeds from sales of The Day

Market Street Bridge & Premier Bank Tower to Light Up for All for the Kids Day, May 15
(Youngstown, OH) – Youngstown’s Market Street Bridge & the Huntington Bank Community Alley along with the Premier Bank Tower will be illuminated with blue and orange lights Wednesday night, May

Foundation Announces its 2024 Honorees, Leaders from All over the Community
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the 2024 H.O.P.E. Honorees for Lifetime Achievement for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by Boak and Sons and

Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Children
Youngstown, OH) Friday, December 15, The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley delivered an early dose of holiday magic to 20 deserving kids through its Dream Catchers for Kids Program.

21 Teddy Bears for Children at Akron Children’s Hospital
On Saturday, December 9, the children at Akron Children’s Hospital of MahoningValley were the recipients of 21 soft, cuddly teddy bear from The Hope Foundation of the MahoningValley. The bears

Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award
(Youngstown, OH) The deadline to submit nominations for the H.O.P.E. Honoree Recipients for 2024 to will be Monday, January 15th, 2024. The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are looking

The Hope Foundation Accepting Application for Assistance for Children and Families
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for financial assistance and applications for children/families and the DreamCatchers for Kids™ fund (make

Foundation Earns Gold Seal Recognition for Transparency and Accountability
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to children and their families for chronically/terminally ill, has earned the Gold Seal recognition