Every Child Deserves a Chance to Experience Joy

For twenty years, the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has stood beside families facing the unimaginable — providing financial relief, granting wishes, and building a community of hope around seriously ill children. Everything we do is for the kids.

Welcome to The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a not-for-profit entity organized for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for families with children experiencing chronic and/or terminal conditions in the Mahoning Valley.

Three Programs. One Purpose. All for the Kids.

Financial Assistance for Families Direct financial support for families with chronically and terminally ill children — covering medical treatments, prescriptions, transportation, and care-related expenses. All funds paid directly to providers. Up to $2,500 per award.

DreamCatchers for Kids™ We grant the dreams of Mahoning Valley children facing life-threatening illness — creating moments of pure joy that families carry with them forever. Every wish is personal, meaningful, and made possible entirely by community support. Applications accepted year-round.

Community Impact Grant We fund nonprofits and community organizations running programs that directly benefit chronically and terminally ill children in the Mahoning Valley. If your organization is doing this work, we want to support it. Applications accepted year-round. Awards up to $5,000.

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Stories from the Families We Serve...

"We are so grateful that there are resources out there to help us bridge the gap between surviving and thriving. Thank you so much to the hope foundation. We are eternally grateful!"
Ashley P.
"This grant from the Hope Foundation will give us more freedom at home and not trapped inside. Rowan will be happy to be outside and be safe."
Raquel M.

What's New

Hope Foundation Shopping for a Cause 2021

Together, we can leverage the excitement that the new store opening will bring, located at Boscov’s inside the Eastwood Mall. We’re holding a special shopping day in conjunction with the new Boscov’s just for our supporters and beyond.

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A Message to Share

Hope Foundation has a message to share! We know times tough in today’s world, but the Hope Foundation is here to help. We have allocated additional financial assistance funds and made them available for children & their families in need. These funds pay for medical treatments, medications, therapy and a variety if things that go along with one’s diagnosis.

What People Say About The Foundation

Your Generosity Changes Everything

Every donation goes directly to supporting children and families in the Mahoning Valley. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of the kids we serve.

— $50 covers a month of medication co-pays for one child
— $150 funds a complete wish experience through DreamCatchers
— $500 provides a family with three months of financial relief

Donate Now
Consider becoming a monthly donor — even $25 a month sustains our programs year-round.

Why Give to the Hope Foundation

  • Direct Impact — Donations go directly to support children and families in the Mahoning Valley.
  • Twenty Years of Results — Since 2007 we have served more than 3,500 children and families throughout the Mahoning Valley.
  • Community-Rooted — Every program, every event, and every dollar raised is powered by volunteers from this community.
 

Join our mission. Every donation brings a child in the Mahoning Valley one step closer to the joy, relief, and support they deserve. Your gift is more than money — it is hope. #ItsALLfortheKIDS

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