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
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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.

Foundation Launches New Website to Better Service the Community and Streamline Funding Request Process
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is excited to announce the launch of our new website, designed to better serve the community and make it easier for individuals and

Foundation Announces its 2023 Honorees; Leaders from All over the Community
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the 2023 H.O.P.E. Honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by Galaxie Industrial Services & Huntington Bank and

Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 H.O.P.E Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley & WKBN 27 First News “Caring for Our Community” are looking for who is Honorable. Outstanding. Philanthropic. Excellent individuals. If you know that

Hope Foundation makes Build-a-Bears for Hospitalized Kids
SOURCE WKBN BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — Volunteers from the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley were hard at work in the Build-A-Bear Workshop Sunday morning. It’s the fourth year they’ve

Children at Akron Children’s Hospital Will Receive Teddy Bears from The Hope Foundation’s DreamCatchers for Kids Program
On Saturday, December 10, the children at Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley will be receiving the gift of a soft, cuddly teddy bear from The Hope Foundation of the

Recipient Gives Back to The Hope Foundation
A donation of $400 was received by The Hope Foundation as a way to give back for the generosity the Foundation has shown to the family. “Our daughter has been

WALMART COMMUNITY GRANTS TEAM & WALMART FACILITY #221 DONATE $2,500
A donation of $2,500, through the Wallmart Community Grants Team and the Walmart Superstore located in Poland, Ohio, was received by The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. “We are

IN HONOR OF A DECADE OF HOPE KOMARA JEWELERS DONATES $1,000
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley celebrated it’s 10 th Anniversary Wine for HopeEvent on Friday, April 29, 2022. “In honor of the Wine for Hope Decade of Hope

GBS CORP. DONATES $10,000
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is pleased to announce that it hasreceived a $10,000 from GBS Corp. The funds were raised during GBS’ annual YOGI (Year of GivingInitiative)

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