Press Releases

The Raymond John Wean Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2027 Nonprofit Leadership Cohort, presented in partnership with Gradient Think Tank.

At its September meeting, The Raymond John Wean Foundation board of directors approved a community investment grant to Organización Cívica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. (OCCHA). OCCHA is a Youngstown-based nonprofit organization that advances economic opportunity for Spanish-speaking residents.

Carmella Williams, Executive Director of Intentional Development Group, has been named the recipient of the Stephanie J. Bevens Award by the Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) for being deeply committed to her community. The recognition was announced at the Ohio CDC Association’s 42nd Annual Conference in Athens, Ohio, on September 17th.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation announced Thursday the addition of two staff members: Marissa Price as Program Officer, Grantmaking, and Tami Kendra-Romito as Associate of Operations.

Due to current air quality conditions, The Raymond John Wean Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel this evening’s community Bike Tours and Night Market.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation will host events on Thursday, July 16, to highlight neighborhood revitalization efforts in Warren and Youngstown, bring residents together and celebrate community.

At its June meeting, The Raymond John Wean Foundation board of directors approved $637,000 of grants to three organizations to support economic opportunity, community revitalization and public and civic sector leadership in the Mahoning Valley.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation has approved $66,442 for resident-led initiatives in Warren and Youngstown. Grants will support a total of 19 organizations, including seven new grantee partners, underscoring the Wean Foundation’s ongoing investment in emerging leaders and community-led change.

The Raymond John Wean Foundation today announced three events on Thursday, July 16, to highlight neighborhood revitalization efforts in Warren and Youngstown, bring residents together and celebrate community.