News & Announcements
Wine for Hope Planning Committee Meeting — August 11
We’re gearing up for something truly special, and we need your help to make it happen. The Hope Foundation is hosting our first Wine for Hope Planning Committee Meeting on
Thank You, Mahoning Valley — What a Year It Has Been
At the close of every fiscal year, we pause. We look back at the months behind us and feel something that is hard to put into words, part gratitude, part
Help Us Plan Wine for Hope 2027 — The Most Special Night in Our Foundation’s History, Celebrating 20 Years
In 2027, something extraordinary is going to happen at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. The 15th Annual Wine for Hope Gala and the Hope Foundation’s 20th Anniversary are going to happen
Hope Foundation Announces 2026 H.O.P.E. Award Winners: Six Mahoning Valley Individuals Honored
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the 2026 H.O.P.E. Honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by The Hope Foundation, the 2026 H.O.P.E. for
Nominations Open for 2026 H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement Award
Deadline to Submit: January 14, 2026 Youngstown, OH — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, in partnership with WKBN 27 First News, isnow accepting nominations for the 2026 H.O.P.E.
FYE Donates 114 Toy Cars to the Foundation
FYE, a prominent specialty retailer with locations in the Southern Park Mall and Eastwood Mall, is making a significant impact in the local community through its generous donation of 114
Wings for Vincent Generously Donates to DreamCatchers for Kids™ Fund
(Youngstown, OH) — In a heartwarming display of community support, The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s DreamCatchers for Kids Fund is honored to announce a generous donation from Wings
Foundation Receives $1,024 from Book Sale Proceeds
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is honored to receive $1,024 from the proceeds of The Day Tomorrow Got Lost, the latest book in The Fantastic Tales of Merriweather
In Honor of the 13th Annual of Hope Komara Jewelers Donates
(Youngstown, OH) The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will host its 13th Annual Wine for Hope Event. Presented by Boak and Sons and Sam & Donna Boak on Friday,
Foundation Recognizes Inspiring Community Leaders in 2025
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the 2025 H.O.P.E. Honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by Boak and Sons and Sam & Donna
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