Press Releases
The Raymond John Wean Foundation works to provide grants to organizations that will better the Mahoning Valley. Between our grant making and the work of our grantees in the community, we have a wealth of stories to tell and sometimes, we have opinions to offer. Below is a sample of some of our recent press releases and public letters.
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November 2011 - Jennifer Roller selected for national program.
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SPARK PROGRAM PAYS OFF FOR WARREN SCHOOLS
OFFICIALS PRESENT DATA AT PRESS CONFERENCE
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PASTOR MICHAEL HARRISON JOINS THE BOARD OF THE RAYMOND JOHN WEAN FOUNDATION.
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TOM HUMPHRIES OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOINS JOEL RATNER IN ADVOCATING FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUNGSTOWN EARLY COLLEGE.
READ THE ENTIRE OP-ED PIECE FROM THE DEC. 6, 2009, EDITION OF THE VINDICATOR. OP-ED
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THE RAYMOND JOHN WEAN FOUNDATION WINS $200,000 GRANT TO HELP LAUNCH NEW HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAM - Read More
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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
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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GORDON WEAN HONORED BY ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS FOR HELPING THE MAHONING VALLEY - Read More |
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WEAN FOUNDATION ISSUES MARCH GRANTS
Latest round of giving totals more than $1 million dollars - In keeping with The Wean Foundation's priorities and philosophies, the bulk of the giving was directed toward early childhood development initiatives, grass-root volunteer efforts and capacity building for nonprofits that have neighborhoods in the greater Youngstown/Warren area. - Read More
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YOUNGSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IS LAUNCHED AS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RAYMOND JOHN WEAN FOUNDATION
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Valley agencies combine resources for collaborative development project
With cuts in federal and state funding, Dave Arnold of Family Service Agency in Youngstown needed an employee to focus solely on development projects. - Read More
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Foundations sponsor social enterprise series
Six area nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to learn about social enterprise thanks to six area foundations and Community Wealth Ventures, Inc. - 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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