Meet Bethany Porter

Two women hug in the hallway of a medical center.

Your gift to the Peer Recovery Program helped Bethany get into recovery and stay sober Bethany Porter grew up in an environment where substance abuse was common. She saw many of her family members living with addiction. “I’ve been in the scene my whole life—I didn’t know normal,” she says. In her late teens, a…

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Meet Sandy & John

An elderly woman stands outside in the sunshine, smiling.

Sandy and John were always together, even at the end, thanks to your support for Hospice of the Valley Sandy McLachlan and her husband, John, spent more than 60 years together. They met at a freshman mixer at Mount Union College and became instant friends. Eventually they married, had a family and built a life together.…

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Louie Free’s Story

Talk radio host, Louie Free, stands in his studio, smiling.

You provided the dental care Louie desperately needed Talk radio personality Louie Free can smile spontaneously and without embarrassment because of your generosity. “My teeth were a mess, and I was always very self-conscious about it,” Louie says. “I would talk with my hand over my mouth.” Because many of his teeth were loose, Louie…

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Meet Wesley Prout

A middle-aged white man stands outside an office, smiling.

Wesley supports Mercy Health because Mercy Health supports his business and community As a small business owner in Youngstown, Wesley Prout believes it’s important for his family and his business to support those who believe in their business. As a longtime service provider for Mercy Health, Prout Boiler has been a critical part of keeping…

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Hospice

Cause Hospice Make a Difference Give comfort and support to people in their final days Donate Hospice care is about making memories People in their final days—and the families that love them—depend on our donors for the comfort and support they need at the most difficult of times Your gift for Hospice of the Valley…

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Heart Care

Cause Heart Care Give From the Heart Ensure life-saving cardiovascular care here in the Mahoning Valley Donate Saving lives and mending hearts, with your help Donations keep our heart experts well-equipped to provide exceptional cardiovascular care It is likely that you or a loved one has been impacted by heart disease. It’s the leading cause…

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Greatest Need

Cause Greatest Need Give Back Direct your gift to the most urgent health care needs in the Mahoning Valley Donate The health care needs of our community aren’t always predictable Directing your gift to where the need is greatest makes vital funding readily available for the most pressing needs that arise Many of our donors…

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Facilities & Improvements

cause Facilities & Improvements Give for Good Health Ensure people in the Mahoning Valley have comfortable, up-to-date places to receive health care Donate The latest medical technology and updated, modern hospitals for the patient experience you expect Donations allow Mercy Health to upgrade, renovate and open new facilities to provide Mahoning Valley residents with the…

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Education

Cause Education Invest in the Best  Help the health care heroes of tomorrow complete their education today Donate Scholarships help the best and brightest students prepare for a career in health care When you donate in support of good education, you give the gift of quality care for your future self When you give to…

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Community Health and Wellness

Cause Community Health & Wellness Make an Impact Ensure a healthier community for everyone Donate Healthy residents make the Mahoning Valley thrive You help every person lead a fuller life when you give to community health initiatives A healthy community depends on everyone having the resources for wellness. Donations to the Foundation allow Mercy Health…

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