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Nonprofit and philanthropic organizations play a fundamental role in creating more equitable and thriving communities, but achieving that mission is becoming an uphill battle as poverty and racial inequity continue to keep tight grips on the Mahoning Valley.

 A local community revitalization program received a large grant recently that will members continue their work. The Raymond John Wean Foundation gave Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation $500,000. Executive director Ian Beniston says the foundation has been one of their biggest supports since YNDC started. The grant will allow YNDC to continue its home renovations and …

The Raymond John Wean Foundation directors have announced grants made “in response to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and persistent systemic racism, through the lens of race equity and inclusion.” Community investment grants totaling $1,210,000 were awarded to six organizations for operating support:

The Raymond John Wean Foundation directors have announced grants made “in response to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and persistent systemic racism, through the lens of race equity and inclusion.” Community investment grants totaling $1,210,000 were awarded to six organizations for operating support:

The Raymond John Wean Foundation announced this week that it has launched a new brand and website. “Two years ago we embarked on a journey to rethink how we tell our story — what the Wean Foundation stands for and how we work to create a healthy, vibrant, equitable and economically stable Mahoning Valley,” a news …

To ensure that Ohio is a healthy and economically vibrant state, Ohioans must work collaboratively across the public and private sectors to address the complex barriers facing communities experiencing worse health outcomes. Ohioans of color, in particular, continue to face barriers to good health and well-being that are rooted in racism and centuries of unjust …

A new grant cycle is underway for The Raymond John Wean Foundation. The Trumbull County-based organization is working to support neighborhood groups in their efforts to keep communities moving forward in Youngstown and Warren through Neighborhood Success Grants. “Groups and neighborhood organizations are able to receive grants from $500 through $5,000 to address resident-led projects,” …

Starting this fall, Kent State University at Trumbull will offer those incarcerated at Trumbull Correctional Institution the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. The campus has partnered with local foundations, LaunchNet Kent State and Sinclair Community College in Dayton to offer a baccalaureate in technical and applied studies. “We chose the BTAS with entrepreneurship training …

A city woman once on her own troubled path will be using her experiences to turn around the lives of area women and young girls through a series of programs in the coming weeks. The Black & White Affair, Sundresses, Pearls and Hats Conference will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the BRITE …