Youngstown Foundation gives $466K to 8 local initiatives

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Foundation announced Tuesday $466,320 in new grants supporting eight local nonprofits.

United Returning Citizens , a learning center supporting successful transitions following prison sentences, received $100,000 for upgrades, according to a press release from the Youngstown Foundation.

“We’re very excited about the new learning resource hub at United Returning Citizens and this organization’s dedication to at-risk youth and individuals who have served their time to society and are looking for a second chance,” said Youngstown Foundation President Lynnette Forde.

United Way’s Youngstown Care Closet also received $100,000 to continue stocking Youngstown City Schools with shoes, winter gear, hygiene products, bedding and cleaning products.

Another $100,000 grant went toward the Youngstown Business Incubator’s plans to redesign and renovate its main building downtown.

The remaining grants included:

• Youngstown CityScape, operational support, $73,000
• Economic Action Group, general operating support, $60,000
• STEM Is Us 2.0, administration, $15,820
• Salvation Army, building safety and security updates, $12,500
• Eversight, cornea transplants for local residents, $5,000

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