WARREN, 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 …
Read MoreHOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) — For the last 75 years, the Raymond John Wean Foundation has been providing philanthropic assistance to the community. On Tuesday, leaders with the Foundation invited the community for a celebration at the Grand Resort in Howland. They held a number of sessions gathering input on how to encourage what leaders say is more …
Read MoreWARREN,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 …
Read MoreHOWLAND — Ruha Benjamin will be the keynote speaker for the Raymond John Wean Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Summit on Sept. 10 at The Grand Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Howland. Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab and …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreConversations with Colleagues Racial Equity Learning Exchange supports members in advancing racial equity From November 2023 through May 2024, Philanthropy Ohio hosted a Racial Equity Learning Exchange cohort with support of the United Philanthropy Forum and facilitated by Marga, Inc. The Philanthropy Ohio cohort consisted of 11 member organizations that explored work to advance racial …
Read MoreGrassroots organizations and groups working in Warren and Youngstown can apply for up to $5,000.
Read MoreWARREN, Ohio – The Raymond John Wean Foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and to mark the milestone, the foundation is reinforcing its focus on building community and advancing equity in the Mahoning Valley. “The coming year is an opportunity for the Wean Foundation to illuminate what we have learned, celebrate the valuable …
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Reinforces focus on building community, advancing equity
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