It is December already and the joys of Christmas are all around us. But what is the true meaning of Christmas? Is it found in the gifts under the beautifully decorated tree? The colorful lights on our houses? The cookies being baked? The stockings hanging over...
Foundations Around the Mahoning Valley Celebrates GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on November 30, 2021 (Youngstown, Ohio-November 29) – This GivingTuesday, Non-Profits all over the Mahoning Valley do so...
And… She said, “Don't call the doctor, I want to fall asleep peacefully, with your hand in mine.” He told her about the past, how they met, their first kiss. They didn't cry, they smiled. They didn't regret anything, they were grateful. Then she repeated softly, 'I...
(Youngstown, OH) – Spanning the Need and Mahoning Valley ACTION organization will take part in a panel discussion and conversation on the “State of the Valley” moderated by Anthony Spano. The broadcast will premiere live on Thursday, April 8 at 7pm on the Facebook...
A HALF CENTURY AFTER RIDING A BICYCLE ACROSS AMERICA, 70-year-old Carl Foote, of Maple Dr., Boardman, is making the trek again, this time in an effort to raise $3 million for Alzheimers Disease research. His cross country adventure began on May 21 in Oakland, New...
(YOUNGSTOWN, OH) – Anthony Spano, Founder & Executive Director of The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, was named one of the Top 20 Disability Warriors in Ohio that you need to know by Liner Legal. What is a Disability Warrior? A Disability Warrior advocates...
Each week, the #SpanningtheNeed podcast will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others. This week’s featured is DJ Yokley, the...
The #SpannintheNeed shares inspirational quotes of the week and day in 2022 to help motivate individuals or groups in our communities. Sometimes all it takes is a few positive quotes or words of encouragement to immediately turn someone’s day around. Whether its your...