Education
Cause Education Invest in the Best Ensure people have opportunities to thrive at Bon Secours St. Francis Donate Opportunities to learn, grow and manage their wellbeing make our medical professionals the heart of great health care Training, recognition and wellness programs help people flourish at Bon Secours St. Francis Being the best and brightest at…
Read MoreMeet Simon Ngoma
You’re helping Simon fulfill his dream of becoming a nurse Working two jobs, being a nursing student at Mercy College of Ohio and taking care of his family doesn’t leave Simon Ngoma much time for anything else. But thanks to you, he has a quiet place to study before commuting home to spend time with…
Read MoreMeet Jonathan Sellers
You’re helping Jonathan realize his dream of becoming a nurse When Jonathan Sellers was growing up, he knew he wanted to play a role in caring for people. It wasn’t until a campus visit to Mercy College of Ohio that his dream became a reality. “I loved it more than any of the colleges I’d…
Read MoreMarie Masztak’s Story
Marie gives so that Mercy College of Ohio can jumpstart impactful, rewarding careers As a Mercy College of Ohio graduate, Marie Masztak wants to ensure students of her alma mater feel a little less stress and have the opportunity to focus on their studies. That’s why she directs her Mercy Health Foundation donations to benefit…
Read MoreMeet Joe & Mary
Joe and Mary give to help more people become nurses Joe Pettee has served his community as a paramedic, firefighter, ER nurse and hospital administrator. But it wasn’t until he became Chairman of Finance for Mercy College of Ohio that he saw the challenges people faced to become caregivers. “Nurses are struggling to pay…
Read MoreMike Senchak’s Story
Mike endows a scholarship to help students finish nursing school without financial burden In 1976, fresh from earning his business degree, Mike Senchak was offered an orderly job by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he found his calling caring for others. Later, while pursuing his…
Read MoreMeet the Knight Family
Your generosity helped Jean acquire the skills necessary to leading a fulfilling life For Bob and Barbara Knight, watching their daughter, Jean, approach adulthood filled them with a unique level of anxiety. Fortunately for the Knight Family, your donations help support Project SEARCH, which provides internships for students with disabilities. “All parents of children with…
Read MoreMeet Nya Smith
Because of donors like you, Nya found her calling in the health care field Since graduating from Bon Secours Community Works’ Healthcare Training & Certification program, Nya Smith has found employment as a certified nursing assistant. Your generous donations are why she is living her dream today. “I’ve always cared for elders in my family…
Read MoreAllie’s Story
Your support means Allie can focus on her studies Allie Etheridge is off to a great start for her first year at James Madison University. Along with her dorm decorations and school supplies, Allie was awarded a financial gift from the Friends of Maryview Scholarship and the peace of mind that goes along with it.…
Read MoreAshlee’s Story
Your gift is giving Ashlee’s education a boost Ashlee Stevens has been an important part of the nursing staff at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital since the day she graduated. For the past five years, she has served in leadership as the Director of Emergency Services. In her 11 years of nursing, Ashlee has seen…
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