The Raymond John Wean Foundation to Launch New Nonprofit Leadership Program
Will build on and expand Wean Foundation capacity-building programs, promote racial equity and support equitable compensation practices
Read MoreYoungstown Rayen Early College Celebrating 20 Years
YOUNGSTOWN, 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 MoreWean Foundation Marks 75 Years with Summit
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 MoreRaymond John Wean Foundation marks 75 years in the Mahoning Valley
HOWLAND, 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 MoreNew Leadership for Community Impact -TNP and YNDC Welcome New Staff Through Strategic Partners Fellowship
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 …
Read MoreWean Foundation plans 75th Anniversary Summit
HOWLAND — 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 Raymond John Wean Foundation Will Welcome Dr. Ruha Benjamin as Keynote Speaker at 75th Anniversary Summit
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 …
Read MorePhilanthropy Review Summer 2024 Excerpt
Conversations 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 MoreThe Raymond John Wean Foundation Announces Resident Engagement Grant Opportunity
Grassroots organizations and groups working in Warren and Youngstown can apply for up to $5,000.
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