SitemapThe Raymond John Wean Foundation awarded nearly $ 2.1 million last year through 41 grants to organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s strategic priorities of community revitalization, economic and educational opportunity and public service leadership.
Among those receiving funding from the Warren-based philanthropy were the Warren City School District, Inspiring Minds and the Eastern Ohio Education Partnership, which collectively were awarded $55,000 for the We Are Warren initiative.
“We believe our community is best served when diverse organizations and constituencies come together and share their knowledge, resources and experiences to address issues and opportunities”, says Jennifer Roller, foundation president.
The foundation also provided ongoing support for its partnerships with the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
“These investments and partnerships have created a much stronger community development infrastructure in the Mahoning Valley that has impacted numerous neighborhoods and residents”, affirms Ian Beniston, YNDC executive director.
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