United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

About United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

A defining pattern in The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s grantmaking is repeated support for core community agencies year after year. The largest recent awards in the data went to YWCA in Youngstown for transitional housing, financial education programs, child care, and health education, and to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley for food support for low-income families, seniors, and food pantries. Those grants sit alongside continued backing for organizations serving people with disabilities, families facing violence, and children needing after-school support. The foundation’s portfolio points to a local, community-infrastructure model rather than isolated project funding. It supports education, emergency services, early childhood development, literacy, financial stability, volunteerism, and basic-needs services across the Mahoning Valley. Several grants recur across multiple years, including support for Goodwill Industries, Jewish Family Services, Compass Family and Community Services, Catholic Charities Regional Agency, and Salvation Army. That repetition suggests ongoing relationships with partner agencies that deliver direct services to children, families, seniors, and vulnerable residents. The stated aim is to create positive change by collaborating with partners to educate and empower children and families in the Mahoning Valley.

What United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Funds

Education and family support appear throughout the grant list. In one example, the foundation gave $46,000 to Salvation Army for emergency assistance, after school programs, and senior programs, showing how education-related support is paired with broader household help. Food security is another clear priority. Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley received $65,000 for food for low-income families and seniors, as well as food for food pantries, and it received another $60,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. The foundation also funds services for people with disabilities and access to health-related supports. Goodwill Industries received $65,000 for services for the blind, sheltered employment, and health services for clients, while the Jewish Community Center received $47,500 for a literacy program and minority adult swim.

How United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Gives