| Foundation Builds on Its 'Big Bets' Strategy as It Awards $837,500 in Grants |
March 19, 2013 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation has announced $837,500 in grants to eight organizations for their work in the Mahoning Valley. The awards include support for three key partners that are mainstays for the Foundation's Big Bet initiative to engage residents as leaders, build the capacity of community organizations and foster collective efforts and impact.
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| First Grants Made in Re-imagined Neighborhood SUCCESS and Leadership Program |
Frebruary 28, 2013 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded 30 grants totaling almost $110,000 under its Neighborhood SUCCESS and Leadership Program, a five-year-old effort that has been re-imagined to cultivate leaders as well as to engage residents of Warren and Youngstown in grassroots projects.
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| Grants to Fund Internships for Nonprofits, Recreation Planning and Family Care |
December 14, 2012 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation at its December meeting awarded grants totaling $110,000 to organizations for the support of internships for nonprofit public and civic sector leadership, planning recreation opportunities in Warren and professional development of family child care professionls.
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| Grants Support Educational and Economic Opportunities |
September 13, 2012 - Educational and economic opportunities were on center stage amont The Raymond John Wean Foundation's September grants, which totaled $145,000 and included awards for re-energizing the Mahoning Valley College Access Program; reporting by TheNewsOutlet.org on oil and gas drilling; and program support of the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center.
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More than 300 people attended the grand opening dedication.
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July 18, 2012 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation holds a dedication ceremony for its new home in the historic Market Block Building.
Media coverage of the Foundation's new headquarters:
Wean Foundation Restores Historical Storefront in Warren (WKBN/WYFX-TV)
Wean opens new offices (The Vindicator)
Strong Foundation (The Tribune Chronicle) |
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Crandall Park in Youngstown is targeted for some improvements.
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July 2012 - Resident councils help award $43,956 in grants to Warren, Youngstown projects.
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Community Solutions Association will receive funding for Project KIND.
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June 2012 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation awards up to $384,542 in grants to organizations in Warren, Youngstown and other Mahoning Valley communities.
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June 2012 - Youngstown designer, Warren teacher appointed directors of The Raymond John Wean Foundation.
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May 2012 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation moves to new headquarters on the historic Courthouse Square in Warren.
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Educators and residents met to discuss the future of the schools
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June 2012 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation helps facilitate conversations about the future of the city schools.
Read the Vindicator article about one of the meetings
Watch the coverage of the meeting by WKBN-WYFX
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November 2011 - Jennifer Roller selected for national program.
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Jan. 22, 2010 - SPARK program showcases results.
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Jan. 22, 2010 - Pastor Michael Harrison joins the Board of the Raymond John Wean Foundation.
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Dec. 6, 2009 - Tom Humphries of the Chamber of Commerce joins The Raymond John Wean Foundation to advocate for the future of Youngstown Early College.
Read the entire OP-ED piece from the Vindicator
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Summer 2009 - Grey to Green festival shows valley's growing dedication to the environment
The Raymond John Wean Foundation is proud to help support these important festivals.
Read More and See Pictures from 2009 Grey to Green Festival.
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Wean Foundation awards more than $400,000 to area agencies
July 8, 2009 - The Raymond John Wean Foundation, in its mission to improve the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley, awarded $415,000 in grants to community organizations as part of its Second Quarter grant making in 2009. - Read More
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November 2009 - Gordon Wean honored by Association of Fundraising Professionals for helping the Mahoning Valley - Read More |
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Wean Foundation Names Two New Board Members
$275,000 in grants announced for December- including a major award for a future Community College for the Mahoning Valley - Read More
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Third Quarter Early childhood development Grants
The Raymond John Wean Foundation awarded grants to 13 area early child care centers as part of its Third Quarter Early Childhood Development Grants, totaling more than $92,000. - Read More
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Wean Foundation gives $91,855 to neighborhood groups
The Raymond John Wean Foundation announces the award of its latest round of Neighborhood SUCCESS Grants. The program identifies grassroots, neighborhood organizations in Youngstown and Warren, reviews their need for funds and awards grants between $500 and $5,000. -Read More
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