Press Releases

The grants support the Wean Foundation’s goal of funding organizations whose leadership reflects the communities they serve WARREN, OHIO—SEPTEMBER 19, 2024—The board of directors of The Raymond John Wean Foundation recently approved a total of $215,000 to three nonprofits supporting the Mahoning Valley. The Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative (Freedom ROC) and the African American Male …

Will build on and expand Wean Foundation capacity-building programs, promote racial equity and support equitable compensation practices

WARREN,OHIO—AUGUST23,2024—Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) and theYoungstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) are pleased to introduce newstaff positions created through the Strategic Partners Fellowship, which is supported by TheRaymond John Wean Foundation. In 2022, the Wean Foundation partnered with TNP and YNDC to launch the first fellowshipcohort. In 2024, the new fellows continue the partnership’s intention to …

The author of Viral Justice will set the stage for an engaging, action-orientedSummit on September 10. WARREN, OHIO—JULY 31, 2024—The Raymond John Wean Foundation is pleased to announceDr. Ruha Benjamin as the keynote speaker for its 75th Anniversary Summit on September 10that The Grand Resort in Warren. Dr. Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor …

Grassroots organizations and groups working in Warren and Youngstown can apply for up to $5,000.

Two-day training sessions will be available both virtually and in person

In this role, Burgess coordinates the activities of the Wean Foundation building to ensure the facility is safe and functions at peak performance, including maintaining day-to-day facility operations, facilitating room reservations, supporting organizational needs during meetings and events, and assisting staff with resolving any operational concerns or problems.