Dr. Reyles’s Story
Thanks to you, Dr. Reyles is ready to serve Thanks to you, the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is shaping the future of health care in the Mahoning Valley, one young physician at a time. For Dr. John Vincent Reyles, now a second-year resident, the program has been…
Read MoreTammye’s Story
Your support helps Tammye teach students to make healthy choices Healthy young minds and bodies need proper nutrition. At Inspiring Minds, an afterschool and summer program for disadvantaged students, your gift is making sure health and wellness is both taught and experienced. Mercy Health’s Community Outreach team provides the nutrition education. It is an essential…
Read MoreMeet Sidney Jones
Why I Give: To provide preventative care to those in need For Sidney Jones, supporting the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center is deeply personal. “My mother died of cancer,” he says. “I believe it could have been prevented with earlier detection and better access.” That experience shaped his belief in expanding care for those…
Read MoreAnnual Fund Drive
Giving Opportunity Will you help someone in a medical crisis? Support the Annual Fund Drive Help more people get the best care possible during a medical crisis. Donate Because you could need help at any time… Your donation supports strong health care close to home You never expect a medical crisis to strike. Everything feels…
Read MoreBowties & Bourbon 2026
Sponsorships & Tickets High-Level Sponsorships Presenting Sponsor | $10,000 Recognition as presenting sponsor on all event materials, two Woodford Reserve tables (16 tickets), and a specialty gift for each of your guests Bourbon Tasting & Dessert Sponsor | $5,000 Recognition as bourbon tasting and dessert sponsor on all event materials, one Woodford Reserve table (8…
Read MoreInaugural Impact Dinner featuring the 2026 Visionary Awards
Schedule 5:00 p.m Registration Opens Come early and get checked in and then grab a drink before the event begins 6:00 p.m. Doors Open Doors open into the main ballroom, please make your way to your seats 6:15 p.m. Welcome & Invocation 6:30 p.m. Impact Report Presentation by Paul Homick, president of Mercy Health Foundation…
Read MoreArthur Williams’ Story
Donors help Arthur afford the medicine he needs Arthur Williams manages diabetes and high blood pressure by relying on daily medications. Without the generous help donors provide through their gifts, these are medications that he simply could not afford. “The Prescription Assistance Program has helped me afford two or three medications that I can’t afford…
Read MoreJeffrey Gorrell’s Story
Jeff can sleep easy knowing there are donors who support him As a cardiac nurse, Jeff Gorrell knows a lot about sleep apnea. It’s common among his patients. And he also knows how serious it can be. Untreated sleep apnea can cause atrial fibrillation (AFib), increase stroke risk and shorten life expectancy. What Jeff didn’t…
Read MoreMeet Ellen Ford
Why I Give: To support programs I know work Ellen Ford has been a loyal donor to the Mercy Health Foundation — Mahoning Valley for more than 20 years. But her connection to health care goes far beyond. Ellen started her career as a nurse, and found her passion in community health. She and her…
Read MoreMercy Health Youngstown, OH
Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH CHARITABLE GIVING.A SACRED TRADITION.A FAITHFUL ACT OF SERVICE. Mercy Health — Youngstown, OH Donors to Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley make an impact that touches many cities across Youngstown. Your support helps create healthy communities, innovate the world-class medical care Mercy Health provides and improve the experience of…
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