Programs

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ACTS is an established theater group performing for over ten years in the Shenango Valley. Originally in Sharpsville, we relocated to Sharon in 2020 and purchased the former Sacred Heart Church to establish a regional Performing Arts Center which will educate, entertain, and drive regional economic development.

All Aboard Ellwood Inc. is a group of volunteer railroad and local industry enthusiasts, that are involved with a project to preserve the community's history with industry and the railroad. The group plans to erect a replica of a passenger train station that once existed in Ellwood City, to be used as a tribute museum and events center. Mission Statement: To develop a facility in Ellwood City commemorating the City’s industrial and railroad history. The organization’s goal is to attract visitors to a community cultural exhibit.

Our goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome as many cats and dogs as we can, help manage and control the feral cat population and provide community outreach programs.

Arise is the only comprehensive victim service agency in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Arise provides free trauma-informed, outcome-based services to anyone who has been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crime. These services include counseling, court advocacy and accompaniment, medical advocacy and accompaniment, 24-hour confidential hotline counseling, emergency shelter, and other housing services. Our organization provides age-appropriate prevention education and awareness programming within the local school districts as well as community outreach and engagement, and professional training. Our mission statement says it all: Arise empowers and advocates for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. We inspire and educate citizens to create safer communities and break the cycle of violence.

Our mission is to provide recreational and educational programs, services, and facilities in order to promote health, well-being, and activity that strengthens and unites our families and communities. CRNMC has partnered with The Buhl Club of Sharon, PA, who has assumed the role of managing partner. Together, CRNMC and The Buhl Club ensure that the Baughman Family Community Center (BFCC) features a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for families, youth, adults, and seniors. The Center is membership and program based to include a fitness center with a child watch center, after school space for youth & children, and areas for programs.

Beacon of the Valley assists children 12 and under in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties in Ohio and Mercer County in Pennsylvania.

BeLoved Mercy Ministries(BMM) was established to address the need of families experiencing homelessness in the Grove City school district. The struggle with homelessness is particularly challenging in Grove City because there is not easy access for services. Most available assistance is at least twenty minutes away. BMM's mission is to provide dignified short-term housing as a bridge to restore long term hope and self-sufficiency to the lives of our neighbors most in need.

Brandy Springs Park is a 42 acre park located right outside of the Mercer Borough. Members of the community use the park for a wide range of outdoor recreation. There are walking and hiking paths, pavilions, a fenced in dog park, a street soccer court, pickle ball court, basketball courts, a playground, and many ball fields used by several community softball, t-ball, and baseball leagues. The mission is to provide a beautiful and safe area that all members of the community may enjoy and use for various youth and adult recreational programs.

The Buhl Club provides programs that promote health, wellness and youth development. Our mission is to provide quality recreational, social, wellness and educational programs for people of all ages in our communities. We continue to work hard to provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable place for ALL people, regardless of their ability to pay.

Buhl Park is brimming with opportunities to do, dream, and discover. It is the recreational and cultural gem in the Shenango Valley. Our mission is to fulfill the Buhl legacy by providing recreation, education, and entertainment while promoting a healthy lifestyle and thriving environment. Our vision is to build a healthy, happy, and connected community. Beyond features and amenities, fostering health and wellness, environmental stewardship, and regional economic development. Buhl Park is a breathtaking setting for memories and the inspiration for adventure, art and reflection. Buhl Park promises an outdoor recreational experience and enhances the quality of life for all.

The Building of Hope ministry started in the summer of 2017 and our mission is to show the love of Christ by providing gently used furniture and basic household necessities. We provide people in our community who have fallen on hard times with a hand up, not a hand out. We have partnered with Laskey’s furniture in Sharon to help us fill the need of providing beds. The purchase of beds is how the majority of our grant funding is used. We also give out “Baskets of Hope” with toiletries, a Daily Bread devotional, and invite them to church.

Cadence Care Network provides mental health services to children, families, and individuals located throughout Northern Ohio. We have office locations in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Stark, Lucas, and Wyandot Counties but serve many contiguous and adjacent counties via home-based services. Services are provided to primarily children residing in several settings, including their biological family home, adoptive home, family foster home, treatment foster home, and/or group home. Cadence Care also provides school-based services in 15 districts across Trumbull, Mahoning, and Ashtabula counties. Our Foster Care Programs provide placement in our own licensed treatment foster homes for children up to the age of 21.

Founded in 1911, the Mission exists to meet the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs of hungry, homeless and hurting men, women and children in western Pennsylvania. The Mission is a privately-funded Christian ministry, receiving no federal funding and relying solely on private donations. The Mission is unique as all services are provided based on need rather than ability to pay. Through faith-based programming, our guests and clients often experience an inward change resulting in many experiencing a renewed, transformed life.

Community Counseling Center of Mercer County provides assessment and treatment through a wide range of services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing mental health concerns & substance abuse problems. All of the services are designed to promote recovery and maximize the community integration of the person. Our vision is to help individuals lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our missions is to be the county's leading innovative provider of recovery-oriented behavioral health services by uniting resources to help people become effective contributors to the social, spiritual and economic well-being of our community.

The Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and partner food bank of Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. The Warehouse does not supply food directly to individuals, but solicits local grocers, retailers, and food manufacturers for affordable/low-cost food products and warehouses them for distribution to our 33 member agencies. Through our agencies, we distribute food to 2,300 households in Mercer County each month. Our agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, abuse and homeless shelters, local churches, after-school programs, low-income day care centers, youth centers, and mental health treatment centers.

The library is a patron-focused resource center, enhancing the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds by providing outstanding materials, programs, and technology in a safe inviting environment. Since the library opened its doors in 1923, the goal has been to enhance lives of the community members, especially the under-privileged, by providing free programs, educational opportunities, and a safe space for all people to learn and grow.

The DSAV provides programming, support, resources, advocacy, education and opportunity for those with Down syndrome, their families and our communities throughout eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Eagle's Nest Life Equipping Center was conceived out of the painful reality that the Youngstown area has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the state and the nation. Our purpose is to provide prenatal and postnatal care for homeless and home challenged pregnant women.

Echo Pines Equine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization started in 2022. We provide Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to individuals and families based on the principles from the Natural Lifemanship Institute. "Our mission is to help others find peace and fulfillment by sharing the benefits of our equine friends". Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy focuses on building healthy connections between the horse and client. When a connected, attuned relationship that engages the entire brain is achieved, things like trust and respect will find their appropriate place.

Envision Blind Sports’ mission is to increase sport, outdoor adventure, fitness and physical activity opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in order to promote lifelong wellness. There is a significant lack of opportunities and education of blind sports, and we aim to increase awareness and build more programming. Through our organization, individuals are given opportunities to push themselves beyond what is expected. Our goal is to educate individuals and help so to understand that individuals who are blind and visually impaired are capable of participating in any type of physical activity when properly adapted.

In the folded flag we see the heavy price of freedom! It’s also a symbol of hope, representing the enduring ideals that make this country a beacon of democracy. We chose this logo because it reflects our mission – to honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes, while giving hope to the bearers of their legacy.

Folds of Honor has grown from a vision into a movement. This folded flag is a constant reminder of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It inspires us to help equip and educate their loved ones in need of our support. We ensure that families who’ve sacrificed so much for our country and communities receive the education and opportunities they deserve. Whether it’s K-12th grade or higher education, we believe the cost of pursuing their academic dreams should not be an additional burden.

Military: Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled US service members are eligible to apply for scholarships.

First Responders: Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled first responders are eligible to apply for scholarships.

The Higher Education scholarships are awarded to the spouses and children currently attending or recently accepted into a 2-year or 4-year degree program at an institution of higher education or a vocational/certification program.

The Children’s Fund scholarship seeks to provide support for dependent(s) enrolled in grades K-12. Funds may be used for private school tuition, educational tutoring, an approved /accredited homeschooling curriculum, required books and uniforms.

We’re humbled by the eagerness of spouses and children to honor their service member by working hard toward educational goals. We pledge to stand in the gap financially as you take the next step in your education.

A group of us from the Youngstown Air Reserve Base CommunityCouncil organized the Freedom Warrior Charitable Fund to address the needs of local veterans. All donations are greatly appreciated and a wonderful way to show your gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans as well as your patriotic pride.

We chose to create a fund separate from other veteran organizations to assure that the funds contributed locally go to the veterans and military personnel in the Mahoning and Shenango Valley areas. We also operate primarily with a group of volunteers to minimize administrative costs.

Repeated, meaningful experiences in nature develop a sense of connection and community. At Stull Nature Reserve, our mission is to preserve, protect, and celebrate the biodiversity and natural beauty of the unique ecosystems the park showcases.

The City of Hermitage is dedicated to maintaining a sanctuary where native flora and fauna thrive, ensuring the conservation of critical habitats and ecological balance. Stull Nature Reserve will be a place for you to encounter a vibrant and thriving environment, enjoy passive recreation and educational programs, and have those repeated, meaningful experiences in nature that foster a connection to the environment and community.

In the spring of 1991, a small core of concerned individuals led by one man made a decision to form a union of churches to provide food and clothing to anyone in need. Through their dedication and hard work a building was lifted up, many unnamed people came forward and the ministry began. Over the years, not just willing volunteers, but an entire community has diligently provided to maintain a service to the people in need in the greater Greenville area. Our mission is to address the physical needs of the economically challenged in our community.

The Mission of the Greenville Area Public Library is to make a positive contribution to the cultural and intellectual life of our Greenville area and the personal enrichment of its residents by providing quality materials, responsive service, and relevant technologies for all members of our community.

Grove City Area Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals to elderly, disabled and convalescent members of the community at an affordable price. We deliver to Grove City, Leesburg, Mercer, Harrisville and Slippery Rock. Sometimes our volunteers are the only person a client sees all day, being a safety-net particularly for those living alone.

The mission of the Grove City Area United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. In support of this mission, the Grove City Area United Way has identified the following funding areas, listed in order of priority:

1. Crisis Intervention – ensure individuals have adequate food, safety, housing and warmth.

2. Supporting Vulnerable Populations – individuals at risk of being in crisis and who may have an ongoing need

3. Strengthening Families and Promoting Self-Sufficiency

4. Helping Children and Youth Succeed

The Museum celebrates the rich cultural legacy of the four Warner Brothers; their impact on film and the rich culture of this nation. It accomplishes this mission by presenting displays, film series, special events, student field trips, and numerous other events that fulfill the Warner legacy in keeping with their initial goals of Entertaining - Educating and Enlightening. The Museum accomplishes its mission in the actual historic structure in which the Warners opened their very first theatre - The Cascade - on February 2, 1907.

HopeCAT is an entrepreneurial social enterprise focused on mentorship, workforce development, and serving as a hub to better support the educational and economic needs of our region. We do this through a creative combination of youth arts programming, adult job training, and community collaborations like EMS training for EMTs & Paramedics. Future programs will also include fire and police training. HopeCAT's role is to respond to market demands, deepen our impact, and expand operations in a logical, sustainable way. The return on that investment can be felt in the lives and families impacted by our full assortment of programs offered.

Hubbard Friends of the Library's mission is to support Hubbard Public Library (HPL), its new and ongoing programs and activities. HPL evolves continuously to meet changing and unmet needs of this community, including complex challenges presented by the pandemic. Virtual programs, hybrid programs and outdoor programs have been implemented to respond quickly, innovatively and safely to patron and community needs. The need for additional outdoor programs, in particular, is huge. HPL’s new initiative, “Beyond Library Walls” will grow and build upon current outdoor initiatives and resources to serve all members of this community.

United Way of Mercer County champions quality programs for children and families in our region. Leveraging resources and advocating for opportunities, United Way is a catalyst for innovative learning and creative programs that educate and inspire children and youth. As part of our mission, United Way of Mercer County is collaborating with our partners to offer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a dynamic book ownership program for young children from birth to 5.

Our mission is to engage, inspire and empower youth to reach their full potential through education and exposure to life-changing experiences. Our vision is to see every student graduate high school, complete college or a vocational school and become strong, successful members of our society. And our goal is to inspire youth to discover their passions and equip them with the tools needed to pursue them.

We provide free, high quality after school and summer youth enrichment programming that focuses on five areas of impact: Education, College & Career Readiness, Health & Wellness, Personal Development, and Exposure to New Experiences.

Joshua's Haven City Rescue Mission serves to "feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ" Our men's shelter offers a bed, warm environment, clothes and meal to homeless men on site and homeless families temporary shelter in local hotels. Our Free Medical Clinic "extends the healing ministry of Jesus to all uninsured by providing medical care to those in need." All services are offered free of charge, 365 days a year.

The Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is a regional college preparatory Roman Catholic school system of the Diocese of Erie, from Preschool through Grade 12. We are committed to providing spiritual inspiration, exceptional academics and extra-curricular activities as all of us strive “to serve Christ” (Christo Servire).

At the Lawrence County YMCA, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy body, mind and spirit for all. Our vision is to develop a new generation of changemakers who will create communities in which we all want to live. We want to guide our youth to make wise choices and build their self-esteem so they can become successful adults who are engaged in the community, and help families and seniors live their best lives.

Programs include:

Swim lessons and programs for children and adults age 6 months and higher, including Learn to Swim classes for seven school districts at a low rate, and summer water safety and swimming classes to children aged 6-12 living in six of the Lawrence County Housing Authority housing developments. Lessons are free to the children and include transportation to and from their homes, and free swimsuits for participants.
""Y on the FLY,"" a community outreach program, designed to increase our impact in the community, addressing the need for access to programs, recreation, and resources for children, families and seniors. By coming to them with our Y on the FLY van, we deliver programs and services to those in neighborhoods throughout Lawrence County who are unable to take advantage of our facilities -- A “YMCA without walls” approach to community impact.

The 7th Grade Initiative offers free summer memberships and a milestone-developmental program to all 7th Graders in each of our seven school districts. Exposure to unhealthy behaviors such as drug use and delinquency greatly increases when a child reaches 7th grade, so we developed this program to encourage youth to make healthy choices and avoid these risky behaviors

The LindenPointe Development Corporation (LDC) is a 501(c)3 organization located in Hermitage, Pa. The LDC supports economic/workforce development initiatives with its 3 main programs - the eCenter@lindenpointe, eAcademy@lindenpointe, and the new Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center (PCC). The LDC began as a technology incubator, providing start-up companies with office and lab facilities, along with additional business support services. Since its inception, the LDC has added the highly successful eAcademy entrepreneurial training program for area high school seniors. The newest technology program, the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center (PCC), completed a successful pilot program in 2022 and plans are in place to launch the program full scale in the Fall of 2023.

Lydia's Love Moments is a non-profit volunteer-based organization that serves congenital heart disease patients and their families while in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. LLM's mission is to enrich the lives of these families by creating moments to love and hope in their challenging days. We provide meals, activities, encouragement and financial support with the assistance of our generous donors and through fundraisers that increase awareness of congenital heart defects. We work hand-in-hand with the staff at CHP to help meet these families everyday needs.

Meals on Wheels of New Castle delivers freshly made lunches and suppers to the homes of local residents, primarily the elderly. Our meals are delivered by compassionate volunteers who have been trained in safe practices to limit COVID exposure. We deliver Mondays through Fridays to most New Castle addresses, and on a modified schedule to some of the outlying areas. Although our clients can be any age, income or disability status, the menu is established to meet the nutritional needs of individuals over 65. The cost for lunch and supper is $6 daily,$30 weekly, $1560 yearly.

MCTA DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS MULTI-USE TRAILS IN MERCER COUNTY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND FREE SETTING FOR BICYCLING, JOGGING, WALKING, CROSS COUNTY SKIING, ROLLER BLADING AND WHEELCHAIR USE. OUR TRAILS ALSO ATTRACT TOURISTS, THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES. MANY OF OUR TRAILS PROVIDE SSAFE TRANSPORTATION LINKS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT OWN AN AUTO OR PERFER TO RIDE A BICYCLE. OUR RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED BIKE SKILLS & SAFETY TRACK PROVIDES A TRAFFIC FREE AREA TO TEACH YOUNG CHILDREN HOW TO RIDE A BICYCLE IN A SAFE AREA.

In 1958, the New Castle Playhouse (NCP) was incorporated as a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization. Since that time, we have been enriching the lives of our community through live theatrical performances, a goal that is clearly reflected in our mission statement: The New Castle Playhouse exists to foster community pride, civic renewal, and cultural enlightenment, through quality theater arts experiences, produced by the community, for the community. We strive to provide quality productions to our community, and also to provide those individuals with a desire to express their creativity through theater, a venue to do that.

Founded in 1978 with the purpose to find forever families for youth in the Mahoning Valley childwelfare system. With the reality that thousands of teens leave the system witout ever experiencing the stability of a family, our purpose and programs have evolved to meet that need. Our mission today is to inspisre, develop, and nurture enduring support and connections for current and former foster youth and those at risk of coming into care.

Penn State Shenango is a campus community of innovators and achievers driven to shape a better future for ourselves and our region. Shenango offers more than 20 degree options, minors and certificates that span the in-demand fields of health care, business, and social science. Newer programs include project and supply chain management, health policy administration and cybersecurity.

The PHN Charitable Foundation (PHNCF) was founded in 2005 as the sole fundraising arm of the Primary Health Network (PHN) Pennsylvania's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). PHNCF's mission is: "To build and support programs in the PHN service area that increase access to healthcare services and assist, through scholarships, with the pursuit of medical and allied health careers." PHNCF supports this mission by raising funds to build and sustain programs that are intended to improve the health and quality of life in the communities PHN serves. It's fundraising activities are driven by community support and engagement.

We are a year-round faith-based camp featuring a residential summer camping program and other year-round programs for at-risk and underprivileged youth ages 6-15 from Lawrence County and the surrounding area. We are one of very few camps that targets this underserved group whose families' income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.

Our mission is "to rebuild broken lives through Jesus Christ." By teaching life skills, life principles, some basic job skills and presenting the gospel message, we aim to be a place of fun, hope, healing and transformation that prepares these youth to become healthy responsible adults.

As Prince of Peace Center, an affiliate of Catholic Charities consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church, our purpose is to provide support for the economic, emotional and spiritual needs of those needing a helping hand to build self-sufficiency. Committed to the sacredness of human life and the betterment of society, we affirm the dignity of those in need by responding with compassion to their basic human needs through advocacy, education, and empowerment. Our services are committed to strengthening families, building community and reducing poverty among people of all races, faiths, ages, and backgrounds.

Promise of Life Network's mission is to honor Christ by empowering mothers to choose life, educating individuals and families about healthy relationships, and providing medical services, material assistance, and spiritual support. We provide local families with pregnancy testing, ultrasound scans, STD testing and treatment, and well women exams. We also provide parenting education and material support to families with children ages three and under. Further, we provide healthy relationships education to students in local public schools. In the last three years, we have begun providing life-affirming help to women worldwide. All of our services are provided free of charge to individuals in need.

The Red Barn Players was formed on June 15, 1956, as an all-volunteer community theater organization. Its mission as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, as listed in its constitution, is to “produce worthwhile plays, musicals, concerts, and other performances in the interest of educating as well as entertaining the community.” Its further purposes are to foster interest in the dramatic arts and other forms of cultural activities, and to encourage and foster the talents of persons interested in the dramatic arts.

Restore Riverside is in its fifth year of work on restoring Riverside Park in Greenville, PA. The scope of work has included the removal and replacement of over 100 trees, refurbishing a basketball court, construction of pickleball courts and restoration of a community amphitheater. This year's work will add ADA compliant pathways, signage in the park, and the completion of landscaping. The community has supported this project with time and donations. We are hopeful that this last phase will complete the plan for the park to again be a useable and viable greenspace for the community.

Seneca Hills has been in existence since 1936 and is one of the oldest, if not the oldest camp of its kind, in western Pennsylvania. We offer a residential summer camp program for youth ages 5-18 and serve 17 counties in western Pennsylvania plus several in Ohio. From September through May, we also host retreats and conferences on most weekends. We sit on 250 acres and provide a beautiful setting for those who come here.

We exist to lead people, especially youth, to a vital personal relationship with and a life of dedicated service to Jesus Christ.

Shenango River Watchers is a 501(c)(3)non-profit watershed group formed to restore and protect the environmental, scenic, and recreational attributes of the Shenango River Watershed. Working together, our members, volunteers and donors have made SRW an award-winning organization. Our projects include environmental education, water quality and aquatic life research, cleanups and recycling as well as creating recreational opportunities.

Meals on Wheels mission is to empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated. Locally, our volunteer workforce bring meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their meals. We follow different diet plans prepared by a professional chef. These meals are great for use by those recovering from a medical procedure or hospital stay or when the primary family meal provider is on vacation. Our volunteers do a daily safety check.

The mission of Shenango Valley Urban League, Inc. is to ensure equal access and opportunity for African Americans and others in need; to empower individuals to cultivate and exercise their fullest potential. The Shenango Valley Urban League, Inc. implements its mission through advocacy, bridge building, program services and research.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul has provided daily and emergency safety net services to Trumbull County neighbors in need for more than 90 years. In many cases, SVdP is the only organization providing that service in Trumbull County. Our mission is to foster hope and healing for those individuals/families facing financial hardships. SVdP provides a hand-up to those struggling by providing material, financial, educational, emotional, and spiritual support as needed. Our primary goal is to make certain that, while we provide for those most vulnerable in our area, each neighbor we serve is treated with dignity and respect.

St. Paul’s is a nonprofit, faith-based senior living community, serving more than 600 older adults daily through a full continuum of care. Services offered include home care, community living, independent living, personal care, memory care, short stay care, rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing.

The mission of St. Paul’s is to provide meaning, richness of life, health care, and other support services, while maintaining and enhancing the dignity of human life. The vision of St. Paul’s is to create a sense of belonging and purpose by providing a nurturing environment in a place you call home.

Tails of Hope (TOH) exists to address the Root Cause of pet overpopulation and the reason many animals are homeless or enter shelters in the first place. MISSION: Tails of Hope (TOH) serves as an active member of a lifesaving community by addressing the Root Cause of pet over-population through low-to no-cost spay/neuter programs, TNR programs, and supporting other animal welfare organizations while bringing awareness to animals in need. A full list of communities served include: Allegheny, Armstrong, Ashtabula, Beaver, Berks, Butler, Clarion, Columbiana, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mahoning, Mercer, Pima, Stark, Summit, Summit, Trumbull, Venango, Warren, Washington.

The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley is a nonprofit senior living residence offering aging in place accommodations and supportive services for up to 52 older adults. It is a collaborative effort built on the strength of two area health care leaders – UPMC and St. Paul’s Senior Living Community. The mission of The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley is to provide meaning, richness of life and health care services for seniors. The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley provides care that focuses on nurturing the human spirit and creating life worth living while maintaining and enhancing the dignity of human life.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Funding for our programs is a very significant part to carry on our daily operations. Horse care is a considerable large portion to continue the programs. The general public is unaware of the normal expenses that entails to manage a herd of horses and always having to be prepared for emergencies. Lack of funding creates a problem with the horses daily care which trickles down to the community to not have these types of programs. Our goal is to continue to offer these programs to the communities of Mercer County with the help of outside organizations and personal donors.

For over 50 years, Trumbull Mobile Meals is dedicated to providing home-delivered meals to those who cannot drive to a congregate meal site or food distribution center, or prepare a daily nutritious meal, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, religious or economic circumstance. Our mission is to ensure that "No Person Goes Hungry" in our neighborhoods.

In 2016, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown founded Ursuline Sisters Mission to oversee and strengthen their vibrant and life-giving ministries and continue to provide leadership and support in the region long into the future. With radical compassion and respect for all, we offer housing, food, healthcare, education, wellness, and advocacy. In 2017, Ursuline Sisters Mission developed the Education Outreach Program. The Scholars Program was developed under the Education Outreach umbrella to assist low-income students with the opportunity to achieve post-secondary education by focusing on scholar support & educational advocacy; financial assistance; personal & professional development opportunities; and mentorship.

WaterFire Sharon PA is an arts and culture event drawing over 12,000 guests to our day long events We are entering our 11th season in 2023 and have two events planned, July 22nd and September 16th.

Our mission is to aid in the revitalization of our surrounding communities by highlighting a diverse range of arts, music and performing artists.

The Mission Statement of West Hill Ministries is “To be obedient to the Great Commandment and faithful to the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

West Hill Ministries was founded as a way to serve the Sharon community's families. Currently we are working to provide quality after school programs and summer experiences for the children and youth in our neighborhoods. The goal is to create a safe place for children to feel loved and supported. Our hope is to feed them physically, emotionally, and spiritually through our programs.

Willow Women's Center is a confidential medical office with experienced staff providing no-cost critical testing for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide the patient education on all options during her compassionate, confidential, and neutral appointment helping her make a well-informed decision regarding her reproductive health and future.

To foster strong individuals, families, and communities with Christian values by providing quality programs that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body for all.

The mission of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is to sustain and enrich the quality of life for the Jewish people regionally, in Israel and worldwide. We are guided by the values of Tzedakah (righteousness), Klal Yisrael (the responsibility of each Jew for another), Dor l'dor (the continuity of the Jewish people), and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

The mission of Youngstown Blue Coats, a 501c(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017, is straightforward, “In America, nobody should freeze to death.” During winter, we distribute warming items (coats, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, sleeping mats/bags, and more) to homeless veterans and other homeless in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. We also advocate for those who need assistance, and we work with diverse area agencies to provide each individual we encounter the resources he/she needs. YBC depends entirely on volunteers; there are no paid staff and all funds go directly to our mission.

YWCA Mahoning Valley is a non-profit agency on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, dignity, and freedom for all. We carry out our mission through housing with supportive services, childcare and youth development, empowerment, and racial justice education.
Led by women, we seek partnership and leadership roles in removing barriers and reducing disparities for women, children, and families. While we primarily serve women and families who identify as low-income and minority, as well as women with disabilities, we do not discriminate against men; men access our housing programs and participate in our adult education programs.

ZEC has empowered young children to maximize their potential and exceed their environment both in and outside the classroom. This mission is made possible by the implementation of the following core values:

-Preparing the next generation to overcome generational risk factors through high quality social-emotional and educational strategies.

-Promoting innovative approaches to learning that will empower the next generation to transform and rebuild our community.

-Providing positive coping mechanisms that foster resilience, for children and their families that will break generational cycles of poverty.

-Partnering with local schools to provide nutritional meals and snacks to students attending afterschool programming.