An update from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley | Summer 2019

WHAT'S STUNTING THE MAHONING VALLEY'S RESURGENCE?

Conversation faciliated by Evelyn Burnett, co-founder of ThirdSpace Action Lab and ThirdSpace Cafe.

Join together with other community leaders to explore how RACIAL INEQUITY is preventing: economic growth vibrant neighborhoods robust educational pathways improved health outcomes Presented by the Youngstown Local Office on Minority Health, the Community Foundation and other community partners. Check out the event flyer here.

FRIDAY JULY 26, 2019 7:30 AM-12 PM THE SOAP GALLERY YOUNGSTOWN

This workshop is FREE to attend, but registration is required. RSVP: LGREENE@YOUNGSTOWNOHIO.GOV

$174,000+ AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship awards support students in the Valley

This year, $116,550 was awarded to 92 students through scholarships administered directly by the Community Foundation. This includes $23,000 presented to 15 students from Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, a supporting organization of CFMV. An additional $58,332.87 was granted to organizations that administer scholarships on behalf of CFMV funds.

< Top Picture: Recipients of Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation scholarships pose with several board members, including Diane Sauer, TMHF Board Chair. Check out the scholarship announcement for a full listing of this year's recipients. < Middle Picture: Recipients of the J.L. Francis Scholarship, administered by the Mahoning County Educational Service Center on behalf of CFMV's First Place Community Fund. < Bottom Picture: Students pose with Shari Harrell, CFMV president, at the Paul Watson Scholarship Breakfast, put on by the Trumbull County Educational Service Center on behalf of CFMV's First Place Community Fund.

#ParadoxPrize Office Hours Have an idea for the #ParadoxPrize and want feedback? Have a transportation challenge but not a solution? Need help with your #paradoxprize proposal? The Fund for Our Economic Future is hosting office hours at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley on July 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Stop by! More info: https://paradoxprize.com/

Current grant info Deadlines and grant awards announced

< Looking for grant funding? Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation and the Western Reserve Health Foundation are welcoming proposals for their fall 2019 Community Health and Issue Specific grant programs. See their pages on the CFMV website for more information and full requests for proposals for each opportunity: WRHF Requests for Proposals TMHF Requests for Proposals

< Want to know what was funded? The Community Foundation's three supporting organizations--William Swanston Charitable Fund, Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation and Western Reserve Health Foundation--wrapped up the first half of 2019 with grants totaling $469,200 for 13 charitable projects. A detailed list can be found on our website: Grant Awards

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! Annoucing newly opened funds at the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce the addition of several new funds since the last Community Matters e-newsletter. Each fund is established with a unique purpose, but all of them contribute to the betterment of the community where we live, learn work and play. Welcome to the CFMV family! THE BUILDING FOREVER CAMPAIGN FUND Established December 14, 2018 Supports the Building Forever Campaign, an effort by the Community Foundation and its board to build discretionary assets and strengthen CFMV's role as grantmaker and community partner. Donate to this fund here!

THE JAMES AND KAREN COHEN FUND Established April 9, 2019 Supports qualified charitable programs and service as advised by the fund's founding contributors. Donate to this fund here! THE GSW FUND Established May 1, 2019 Supports qualified charitable programs and service as advised by the fund's founding contributors. Donate to this fund here!

 Want information on setting up a fund? Call or email us today!

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