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‘Giving Tuesday And Beyond’ Matches Donations to CFMV Agency Funds
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio –As part of its annual Giving Tuesday And Beyond campaign, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is once again committing $50,000 to match donations to its agency funds. On Giving Tuesday, celebrated this year on Dec. 3, the Community Foundation will boost each donation of at least $10, providing an extra…
Read MoreLocal leadership development gets a boost from young philanthropists
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – Last month, representatives from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) and Leadership Mahoning Valley (LMV) gathered for a meaningful check presentation, marking a significant partnership aimed at enhancing leadership skills among local professionals. The $6,041 grant, awarded through the Young Philanthropist Fund at CFMV, will support LMV’s general operations and…
Read More5 ‘Gems of the Valley’ Honored by Fund for Women & Girls
CANFIELD, Ohio – The Fund for Women & Girls, a community-led fund at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, put the spotlight on the work of five incredible women at its Gems of the Valley event on Oct. 17. The honor recognizes women doing important work to make the Valley a better place for…
Read MoreAn Update on Our Advocacy Journey
This year has been one of transformation for all of us at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. Through leadership changes and the implementation of our new strategic plan, 2024 has been a busy year. We’ve been looking closely at how we carry out our mission to improve the quality of life for all…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards $679K in Grants
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting foundations have awarded $679,331 in grant awards to 58 nonprofit organizations through its third-quarter grant cycle. Through the CFMV General Grant opportunity, $258,985 was awarded, and its two affiliated health foundations – the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation and Western Reserve Health…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards $130K in Scholarships
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has awarded 73 students $130,747 in scholarships to help them along as they continue their education at colleges across the country. “We are incredibly proud of the students who applied for the scholarship opportunities that our generous fund holders create. The journey to postsecondary…
Read MoreAiden Cole
Among CFMV’s 2024 scholarship recipients is Jackson-Milton High School valedictorian Aiden Cole, who is enrolled in Dartmouth College’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics program. He received the Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to veterans who have received the Purple Heart or their descendants; Cole’s great-grandfather received the honor. We recently posed a…
Read MoreAbigail Stephens
Several scholarship funds at the Community Foundation make renewal scholarships, meaning students can potentially receive additional support beyond their first year’s award. Abigail Stephens, studying environmental and conservation biology at Kent State University, was among the recipients of the Veronica Willo Scholarship, which made renewal awards totaling $4,500 in 2024. We recently asked Abigail a…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards $1.2M in Grants
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting foundations have awarded $1.22 million in grant awards to 61 nonprofit organizations through its second-quarter grant cycle. Through the CFMV General Grant opportunity, $247,000 was awarded, while the Foundation’s three affiliated organizations – the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, Western Reserve Health…
Read MoreCFMV Supports Valley LGBT+ Projects with $191K Commitment
MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio – In celebration of Pride Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to funding work that addresses and supports systemic change, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is excited to announce $191,500 in grant awards and sponsorships that will support the local LGBTQ+ community. Two major projects will begin later…
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