Board Member Giving
Giving Opportunity Board Member Giving Leading through philanthropy Make your annual board member gift today to help Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley. Board member giving demonstrates a shared commitment to the mission of Mercy Health and creates impact here in the Mahoning Valley. Donate online or pledge and pay by December 31. Donate Today Make an…
Read MoreHelp save lives close to home
Giving Opportunity Help save lives close to home Give to the Annual Fund Drive Your gift today helps provide exceptional care when a medical crisis strikes. Donate(opens in new tab) One day, it could be you or someone you love. When everything changes in an instant, your donation can make a life-or-death difference Linda thought…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Melinda Smith
Why I Give: To help patients in need recover with dignity Dr. Melinda Smith’s giving is rooted in compassion and a lifelong belief in helping others. As a lead donor for Respite of Hope, she’s helping create a safe place for patients to recover when they have nowhere else to go. “I was raised to…
Read MoreNadine’s Story
Nadie and her kids are building a healthier life because of your gift Resource Mothers has given Nadine Mashburn more than practical help. The program has provided encouragement, guidance and peace of mind during the busy early years of motherhood. Thanks to your gift to support it, Nadine and her family are building a healthier…
Read MoreDr. Thomas Chirichella
Why I Give: To help our community move forward For Dr. Thomas Chirichella, supporting the Memorial Golf Outing is about bringing people together. Through his involvement and experience hosting the event, he aims to inspire others to get involved and expand the impact of local philanthropy. “At the end of the day, it’s for a…
Read MoreBrian’s Story
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Your gift helped find Brian’s aneurysm before it was too late Brian May remembers having a headache that wouldn’t go away. He assumed it was something minor, but it persisted for several days. He finally went to the emergency department at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. What doctors discovered showed just how much…
Read MoreTiffany’s Story
Your gift helped create a place where every child can receive care Tiffany Bair spent months searching for a dental provider for her 15-year-old daughter, Ashley. Many offices couldn’t accommodate Ashley’s age or special needs. It took many phone calls across Ohio and even into Pennsylvania, but Tiffany finally found the specialized care her daughter…
Read MoreWhen a heart stops, there’s no time to wait
Giving Opportunity Will you help someone in a medical crisis? Support Lifesaving Care When a heart stops, there’s no time to wait – help more people in the Mahoning Valley today. Donate(opens in new tab) Emergencies don’t wait… It could be a neighbor. A parent. A child. Your donation ensures the best medical care is…
Read MoreMercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Holds Inaugural Impact Dinner
Excellence in Service and Stewardship Celebrated at Foundation’s first Impact Dinner The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted its inaugural impact dinner on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Stambaugh Auditorium in downtown Youngstown. The new event featured an elegant evening among industry and community partners, who shared in the success the Foundation has had over…
Read More5 easy ways to leave a legacy that saves lives
GIFT PLANNING 5 easy ways to leave a legacy that saves lives Give wisely, leave a legacy Discover how gift planning can maximize your impact today and after your lifetime Compare 5 gift planning strategies You may be interested in ways to maximize the impact of your generosity when supporting Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley.…
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