Warren Tribune Chronicle FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM: The Raymond John Wean Foundation will launch its first Nonprofit Leadership Cohort in early 2025. Over eight months, the program will provide up to 10 mid-career nonprofit professionals with coaching, peer-to-peer learning and opportunities to implement skills learned within their organizations. After completion, participants can apply for a …
Read MoreThe 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 …
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Read MoreBy Staff Report Mahoning Matters | September 18, 2024 The Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants event is a chance to recognize community members who immigrated from Hispanic countries while enjoying dinner together. It’s one of several events all part of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 150-year anniversary beginning this month. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society just announced …
Read MoreYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – An old church rectory is the new home of Thrive Mahoning Valley. The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber was on hand Tuesday afternoon for the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at 854 Wilson Ave., the former rectory for Saint Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church. Before having a building, Thrive Mahoning Valley relied on phone and email to …
Read MoreSean Barron – Correspondent YOUNGSTOWN — Shari Nesbitt is among the social workers and health care practitioners dedicated to adding layers of cement to fill gaps in what those who have a variety of challenges need. “If you’re between birth and age 21 in Mahoning or Trumbull County with special needs, diagnosed with a behavioral …
Read MoreWill build on and expand Wean Foundation capacity-building programs, promote racial equity and support equitable compensation practices
Read MoreYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown City School District is marking its 20th anniversary of providing educational opportunities at Youngstown Rayen Early College High School. YREC will have an anniversary celebration in conjunction with its open house Friday, with an anniversary convocation from 10 to 11 a.m. outside the school at 20 W. Wood St. YREC, …
Read MoreWARREN, Ohio – The Raymond John Wean Foundation started in 1949 as a family foundation and evolved into a progressive, private foundation, its president said. The foundation is rooted in community and all about advancing change in the Mahoning Valley, President Jennifer Roller said Tuesday during its 75th anniversary summit at the Grand Resort. “I’m …
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