Press Releases

May 17, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation seeks to “Activate the Space” in 2023 by extending the use of their state-of-the-art facility to those interested in hosting a meeting, event, workshop, presentation, luncheon or other gathering. The Foundation has two rooms available for community use. The Western Reserve community room, an …

WARREN, OHIO—April 7, 2023—Continuing its commitment to the success of under-resourced communities in Warren and Youngstown, The Raymond John Wean Foundation is adjusting a long-time program to be a better partner to neighborhood groups and resident-led efforts. The changes come as the Wean Foundation releases a new report, Making Philanthropy Better, a recounting of how …

April 5, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Lowry to its Board of Directors. Lowry is the director of the Healthy Community Partnership (HCP), an initiative of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, where she oversees the cross-sector collaborative and its work to …

March 10, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation serves as capacity builders, conveners and partners, as well as grantmakers. The Foundation’s first board meeting of the year addressed each of these roles.  With a focus on leading with capacity building opportunities for its grassroots grantmaking, the Foundation announced plans to offer more …

March 3, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation disbursed Community Investment grants of $550,000 to six Black and Hispanic/Latinx led organizations in 2022. With a vision of empowered residents creating an equitable Mahoning Valley, the Foundation has deepened its commitment to uplift communities of color. The Foundation’s race equity and inclusion work …

January 6, 2023 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation has announced their Race Equity and Inclusion Workshop dates for 2023. The two-day virtual sessions will take place on February 22 & 23, June 14 & 15, November 8 & 9 and November 15 & 16. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register …

December 22, 2022 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation is hoping to spread a little extra cheer to their 2022 Community Investment grantees this holiday season. The rising costs of materials, utilities and health insurance increases between 20%-40% and competitive staff compensation are just a few of the challenges shared by Foundation partners. …

December 21, 2022 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation Board of Directors recently held their final meeting of 2022. Dedicated to community building that promotes a racially equitable future through a combination of grantmaking, capacity building and partnerships in the underresourced communities of Warren and Youngstown – and with a vision of creating …

December 6, 2022 (Warren, Ohio) – The Raymond John Wean Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) have come together to build upon ongoing race equity and inclusion efforts. Each of the three organizations’ leaders have participated in Rockwood Leadership Institute’s “Art of Leadership” and the Racial Equity Institute …