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2021
COMMUNITY REPORT
RISE UNITED

OUR MISSION
The United Way of Youngstown and the
Mahoning Valley will create positive change by
collaborating with partners to educate and
empower children and families across the
Mahoning Valley

DEAR FRIENDS:
As a modern United Way, we have transformed and refined our impact in the
Mahoning Valley over the past 102 years, growing from an organization that
began by collecting funds to innovators who focus on community needs and
identify gaps where we can step in and step up to make a real and positive
difference on those who need us the most in the Mahoning Valley. While the
pandemic heightened urgent and emerging needs, United Way has always been
positioned to lead and collaborate by understanding the problems, identifying
disparities, and improving lives through direct service, collaboration,
volunteerism and advocacy.
Our goal is to leverage funds with a purpose, as we did in 2021. Entering the
third years of the Covid Crisis our United Way feeds hungry children and
families, provides basic and essentials needs, supports nonprofit partners who
suffered drops in funding and helps rebuild our community.
On the fundraising side, we shared our story with our donors and volunteers
that we were maximizing every dollar for impact where our community needed
it most. We recognize we cannot do this work alone. It will continue to take all
of us, United, to make real change for those who are the most vulnerable.
We are so thankful to the thousands of donors who trust and believe in our
work. A special thank you to the hundreds of volunteers, who on many frigid
Saturdays, unload and pack food monthly for up to 400 families. A thank you
as well to the volunteers who read to our children, those who Christmas shop to
make certain our students in afterschool will have gifts on Christmas morning
and the many other volunteer opportunities that so many of you support. Your
loyal giving and volunteering is what makes all of us who work at United Way so
proud and appreciative of all of you.
We will continue to expand our work in 2022 and take on whatever challenges
come our way.
Together, we LIVE UNITED.
-Bob Hannon
President
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

LEADING OUR COMMUNITY TO A
STRONGER AND HEALTHIER FUTURE
When the world came to a stop, The United Way of Youngstown and
the Mahoning Valley took a stand. RISING to face the unprecedented
challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
In 2020, our United Way positioned ourselves as the backbone of the
pandemic response.
In 2021, we took the lead in our community’s recovery to a stronger
healthier future.
COVID-19
RECOVERY
Today, the pandemic is still here. It’s taken on new forms and new variants.
As it evolves so does our United Way. We are now looking to the future
and focusing on what we need to do to best provide for our students and
families. That means changing the way we do things. We don’t want to
keep doing something just because that’s the way it has always been done.
One lesson the pandemic has taught us is that we need to innovate and
lead the way to a stronger, healthier Mahoning Valley.

Josephine Minor
Satur-Day of Caring Recipient
“It’s good for a person
socially. You touch each
other mentally, and through
the heart. So I would say the
United Way is the heart of
Youngstown.”
Tony DiTommaso Jr.
Secretary Treasurer, Western Reserve Building Trades
“To be able to get the whole
team out here today, this is
a great thing the United Way
does for the 400 plus
families. This one day is
going to affect this person’s
life. It just, it really lifts your
spirit.”

SATUR-DAY OF CARING
Food insecurity was the main issue we all faced when COVID-19 hit in 2020.
Our Satur-Day of Caring started with an idea that took less than a week to plan and
execute. Over the next 365 days it drastically grew as more and more seniors,
shut-ins, and families were identified by our non-profit and school partners. From 100
households that first week, to 400 a year later, Satur-Day of Caring became a vital part
of our COVID-19 Recovery.
As we served more people, more volunteers showed up every third Saturday to help.
High school athletes, honor students, bankers, union members, entire families, flag
football teams, nurses, doctors, coaches, college athletes, college students,
the list goes on. People from all walks of life, of all ages worked side-by-side to
unload and pack the food bags.
100 drivers and their helpers spreading out over 50 routes did more than just drop off
food. They formed special bonds - delivering special treats, birthday wishes, holiday
presents and, more importantly, a smile and conversation.
Our donors not only stepped up financially, but they also got creative - they purchased
a prize steer from the Canfield Fair and donated that beef, they sent first aid kits,
socks, and homemade cards to those in need.
Annually, we are helping more than 8,000 people through this initiative.
SATUR-DAY OF CARING PARTNERS
AFL-CIO Community Services
Boardman Rotary
Catholic Charities
City of Youngstown
Direction Home of Eastern Ohio
Giannios Candies
The Hometown Pharmacy
Huntington Bank
“Joe” Dickey Electric
Kufleitner Auto Group
Mahoning County Commissioners -
American Rescue Plan Funds
Meijer
The Muransky Companies
OH Donut
One Hot Cookie
PNC Bank
Save-A-Lot
Snyder’s Antique Auto Parts
Southwoods Health
Ursuline Ministries
YMCA of Youngstown
YoFresh
Youngstown City Schools
SATUR-DAY OF CARING CHRISTMAS FOOD GIVEAWAY
The United Way of Youngstown and the
Mahoning Valley wanted to make sure all
children, families and seniors were taken
care of for the Holiday Season. Through our
partnership with Southwoods Health and
Chris and Ed Muransky, we hosted the second
annual Satur-Day of Caring Christmas Food
Giveaway. We distributed 600 hams and
holiday food boxes filled with fresh foods
and non-perishable items through a drive-thru
food giveaway.
In addition to the drive-thru food giveaway, we
also packed and delivered food and
essentials to our 400 Satur-Day of Caring
families and shut-ins across the Mahoning
Valley. Through our Satur-Day of Caring
Christmas Food Giveaway, we served over
6,000 people food and essentials for the
holidays.

VOLUNTEERS
30 VELLO
VOLUNTEERS
60
MENTORS
OVER 2,000
VOLUNTEERS
The Mahoning Valley has the reputation of helping in big ways when times get tough, and they
proved that once again during the pandemic. Volunteers are key to our United Way. We cannot
do the work we do without our volunteers - from our Board members who guide our
organization to the young children who show up with their parents at Satur-Day of Caring.
Every single person makes an impact. Since 2020, our volunteer base has exploded! In 2021,
we engaged more than 500 volunteers for the very first time. While many join us the third
Saturday of every month, many more help us with our early education programs. They serve as
tutors and mentors to the children in our partner schools.
WOMEN UNITED
Where there is a need, Women lead
Women United used the pandemic as a chance to restart and refocus. Our Success After 6
staff noticed there was a significant rise in basic needs amongst our students -
clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, shoes. Students were going without so much.
The Women United steering committee decided to direct the groups funds to fulfilling
emergencey requests. In 2021, Women United raised $14,000. Those funds led to two
major projects - providing 250 hygiene kits to students going back-to-school and 500 pairs
of hats and gloves during the winter months. Women United also answered 24 requests
and distributed $8,000 in emergency requests purchasing everything from Wi-Fi hotspots to
grocery store gift cards. All needs many of us take for granted, but those children go
without every day.
WOMEN UNITED COMMUNITY LEADERS
Westside Tire and Service
898 Marketing

SUCCESS AFTER 6
Throughout spring, some schools returned to face-to-face while others continued virtually. Our
afterschool teams continued to engage children face-to-face while also creating experiences
for children and families through virtual learning. In the fall of 2021, all students returned to
the classroom and our team brought in enrichment partners and continued our family
engagement nights. We strive to have 70% attendance for our Success After 6 programs. In
2021, we averaged over 80% attendance across the 9 schools we are currently in.
A total of 232 children had the opportunity to participate in weekly enrichment, tutouring, arts,
and wellness programs.
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“The United Way Success After 6 Program has been vital to the academic and non-academic
enrichment of our K-2 students. The interactive intervention and enrichment activities have
shown increased academic achievement in reading, mathematics, social and emotional
behaviors, and increased parental involvement. We look forward to continuing the
partnership with the United Way and the Success After 6 Program at Girard City Schools
for years to come.”
-Bryan O’Hara
Superintendent, Girard City School District
SA6 SCHOOLS
SA6 Adopt-A-School Partners
Austintown Elementary School
Austintown Intermediate School
Girard, Prospect Elementary School
Liberty, Blott Guy PK-6 School
Struthers Elementary School
Youngstown Community School
Youngstown City Schools:
Harding Elementary
Kirkmere Elementary
MLK Elementary
Paul C. Bunn Elementary
Taft Elementary
AIM TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK
SUPERIOR BEVERAGE
SA6 Adopt-A-School Champions
THE DEBARTOLO CORPORATION - DENISE AND JOHN YORK
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
GLORIA JONES & FIRELINE INC, IN MEMORY OF ROGER D. JONES
SOUTHWOODS HEALTH AND CHRIS & ED MURANSKY

SUCCESS AFTER 6
As summer approached, we took on a new project with Youngstown City Schools to
help with the learning loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Summer initiative
consisted of two sessions and served over 300 K-3 students. Children received three
days of academic assistance from teachers. Two days were devoted to enrichment
programming provided by the United Way.
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VISION
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VELLO
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Vello began in 2021 and offers one-on-one
reading sessions for students and tutors
through a safe and secure digital setting.
The program began in Liberty, and has
since expanded to Austintown, Girard,
Sebring, and Youngstown Community
School.
543 tutoring sessions took place during
2021 with a total of 40 students in the
first and second grade taking part.
Thanks to the YSU Nursing students for
helping us provide vision screenings to 1,000
students. Of those children, 256 were referred
to the doctors from Sight for All United.
Collectively we distributed two FREE pairs of
glasses, for a total of 280 pairs, to 140
students at Youngstown Community School,
Campbell, and Liberty schools.
REPORT CARD MENTORING
Our Report Card Mentoring initiative returned
to in-person at Youngstown Community
School. 100 students met with Mentors from
around the community to review grades,
attendance and behavior. Mentees set goals
for themselves to improve in the classroom
with the assistance of their Mentors.

SUCCESS BY 6
As students prepared to return to face-to-face learning in 2021, our United Way
began transitioning back to in-person programming. Our Success By 6 staff
worked tirelessly to welcome students and their families back over the
summer months. 588 children across 18 school districts participated in our
Kindergarten Readiness initiative, showing improvement in math, literacy, and
social emotional development. Students displayed a 9 point overall gain, based
on the new assessment from the Ohio Early Childhood Learning Standards.
“The greatest benefits of the Success By 6 program is that it
gives students an opportunity to experience kindergarten before
the school year actually starts. This ‘jump start’ helps students to
work on their social skills and learn classroom routines.
My favorite part of the program is watching the growth that
happens in just a few short weeks.”
-Mrs. Betsy A. Walsh
Kindergarten Teacher, Sebring Local Schools
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
In 2014, United Way launched the
Imagination Library in Mahoning County.
This initiative promotes the love of
reading at the earliest of ages. In 2019,
Governor Mike DeWine launched the
Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
expanding the reach of the program. In
2021, we partnered with Akron Children’s
Hospital to help expand our reach.
Over 6,000 children across Mahoning
County, birth to age 5, received one
FREE book a month. We continue to
work to increase our reach with this
initiative by offering special
programming with our partner schools.
As of the end of 2021, we have a total of
6,329 children registered and over 8,000
have graduated from the program.

YOUNG WOMEN’S MENTORSHIP
Our Young Women’s Mentorship Program connects 5th and 6th-grade girls with positive
women role models. For the 2020-2021 school year, 19 girls from Boardman and 14 girls
from Taft were supported by 31 mentors. With the challenges presented within the wake of
the pandemic, our counselors and mentors were able to adjust to the virtual world of
communication. As we transitioned back to in-person programming, we returned to weekly
group meetings and one-on-one sessions that have reflected in improved behavior and
performance in the classroom.
For the 2021-2022 school year we are able to impact a total of 33 young women.
100%
Of the girls
participating showed
improvement in their
behavior in and out
of the classroom.
91%
Improved their
attendance.
97%
Maintained or improved
their grades
throughout the year.
“We get to do activities with the girls. Share our knowledge with
them. I think these young ladies need mentors. It’s good for
women to participate and lend some different information and
companionship to these girls.”
- Patricia Watson, United Way Mentor
“I think it’s important for the girls to understand what it is to
give back to their communities. Working with these girls and
encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves. I
think that helps them gain more confidence and want to do
the things they aspire to do.”
- Allison Thomas, Simon Roofing, United Way Mentor

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
The goal of our United Way led Early Education Initiatives is to bring
together key partners and stakeholders to support our students and their
families. We are thankful for our donors and partners who make these
programs possible.
SA6 PARTNERS
Ballet Western Reserve
Barnes & Noble
Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council
Casals de Spa & Salon
Chess is Life
Classic Optical
EnvisionEdPlus
First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown
Fitz Frames
Jewish Community Center
Kool Boiz Foundation
ESC of Eastern Ohio
Morris Kennedy Karate
ms consultants
OH WOW!
Ohio State University Extension
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Sight for All United
SMARTS
Women United
YMCA of Youngstown
Youngstown State University
SA6 SUPPORTERS
21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
Braydich Dental Inc.
Churchill Commons Giant Eagle
Coaches Burger Bar
First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown
Frank & Pearl Gelbman Charitable Foundation
Hendricks Family Foundation
John S. & Doris M. Andrews Memorial Fund
Key Bank
Lions Club of Youngstown
Mercy Health Foundation
Premier Bank Charitable Foundation
Ruth H. Beecher Charitable Foundation
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher
Charitable Foundation
State Farm Foundation
The Thomases Family Endowment of
the Youngstown Jewish Federation
Western Reserve Health Foundation
William M. Neckerman, Jr. Foundation
Women United
The Youngstown Foundation

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
SB6 PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
An Apple A Day
The Hometown Pharmacy
Nordson Corporation Foundation
OH WOW!
PNC Grow Up Great
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
The Youngstown Foundation
IMAGINATION LIBRARY PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning County Commissioners - American Rescue Plan Funds
Ohio Children’s Foundation
Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Premier Bank Charitable Foundation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
The Youngstown Foundation
YOUNG WOMEN’S MENTORSHIP PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Boardman Center Intermediate School
FirstEnergy Foundation
Mahoning County Mental Health Recovery Board
OSU Extension of Mahoning County
Premier Bank Charitable Foundation
Simon Roofing
Youngstown Taft Elementary School
VELLO PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Covelli Enterprises
Aim Transportation Solutions
EDM Management - Ed and Diane Reese
Dr. Daniel and Atty. Doralice Ricchiuti

PARTNER AGENCIES
To live better, we must LIVE UNITED. The best way we can do that is to support our
non-profit partners. Our United Way strived to be the backbone organization that
other non-profits could turn to during these challenging times.
Agencies reach thousands of people in need through Early Education and Emergency
Services. The pandemic not only increased the number of people in need, it
drastically changed how agencies responded. To provide some consistency, we
decided to fund our agencies on a one-year funding cycle. This allowed them to
maintain their operations and assess how to move forward. Thanks to generous
donors we were also able to provide emergency recovery funds to these agencies.
We are proud of the work they accomplished in 2021. It was not an easy task, but
they were relentless in helping our neighbors in need.
ACLD Learning Center
Alta Care Group, Inc
American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley
Apprisen
Beatitude House
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley
Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown
Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council 433
Carter House
Catholic Charities Regional Agency
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Compass Family and Community Services
Direction Home of Eastern Ohio
Emmanuel Community Care Center
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio
Goodwill Industries, Youngstown Area
Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries
The HELMS Foundation
Help Network of Northeast Ohio
Oak Hill Collaborative
OCCHA
OH WOW!
Potential Development Program
The Difference Makers
The Rich Center for Autism
The Salvation Army
YMCA of Youngstown
YNDC
YWCA Mahoning Valley
Jewish Community Center of
Youngstown
Jewish Family Services
Kool Boiz Foundation
Mahoning Valley College Access
Program
Millcreek Children’s Center
MYCAP
Northeastern Education Television
of Ohio Western Reserve
Public Media
Second Harvest Food Bank of the
Mahoning Valley

AFL-CIO
Our AFL-CIO Community Service partners are always there for us. They
distributed 190 food vouchers providing an additional 500 people with
emergency food assistance. They built 5 wheelchair ramps for those in need.
“It’s great for the community to see all of the people from organized labor
come out and get involved and they volunteer and they help their community.”
- James Burgham, Business Manager, IBW Local 64
In September, they sponsored Satur-Day of Caring and mobilized an army of
volunteers to unload food and pack cars. More than 150 brothers and sisters
from Western Reserve Building Trades proved what it means to LIVE UNITED.
They also showed up to our events that were back in person, making sure we
had enough help at the Muransky Companies Bass Classic and Holiday
Basketball Classic.
VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
program is a collaboration with the
Mahoning County Financial Stability
Partnership that offers free basic tax
return preparation for qualified individuals.
In 2021, volunteers across 12 sites helped
complete 2,047 tax returns and invest over
$2,500,000 back into our community.
TAX RETURNS
ACCEPTED IN 2021
AMOUNT INVESTED BACK
INTO OUR COMMUNITY
2,047 $2,500,000
FINANCIAL
EMPOWERMENT
PNC United Way Racial, Social Equity
Initiative hosted our first Financial
Empowerment event in October.
Partner agencies including Apprisen,
Catholic Charities, Community Legal
Aid, Mahoning and Columbiana
Training Association, PNC, and YNDC
were invited to give a synopsis of the
services offered to Heart Reach
Ministries community members,
eliminating the transportation barrier
and providing knowledge of available
resources. 50 participants received
helpful information and scheduled
follow up appointments with the
agencies that could hlep them most.

2021 Highlights
The Greenwood Chevy Extra Mile Giveaway went
virtual in 2021! Greg Greenwood, his team at
Greenwood Chevy, and 898 Marketing did not let
Covid restrictions stop them from having an
entertaining giveaway! All 10 finalists joined via
Zoom to see who would win the 2020 Chevy Trax
or $15,000.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
The pandemic stopped us from showing off our newly
renovated offices, so we took the opportunity to announce
our 2020 campaign results in our brand-new conference
room. Farmers National Bank President, Kevin Helmick
served as the 2020 chair, and proudly announced that we
exceeded our goal by raising $3,389,482.
10 finalists for the Greenwood Chevrolet Extra Mile
Giveaway joined us virtually to see who would be our
big winner of a 2020 Chevy Trax. United Way staff
members dropped off dinner and treats to their homes
before they picked their keys to see whose key would
start the vehicle.
MARCH
APRIL
We held our first in-person event in more than 18
months, when we celebrated 2020 with our Annual
Meeting. TCF Bank, now part of Huntington Bank,
sponsored the luncheon where we thanked our
donors and volunteers who helped us through such
a challenging year.
Champions Among Us was back in-person thanks to
our sponsor PNC Bank! We welcomed Ohio State
University head football coach Ryan Day and special
guest YSU President Jim Tressel. The past and present
Buckeye football coaches entertained our crowd.
Everyone was grateful to able to gather at The Lake
Club for our major fundraiser.
MAY
JUNE
Anglers took to the water for The Muransky
Companies Bass Classic hosted by Aqua Ohio.
After taking last year off, the PROs and AMs were
eager to try their luck on Evans and Pine Lakes.
Our Success By 6 students returned to in-person
summer programming. Participating in enrichment
activities to prepare them for Kindergarten.

2021 Highlights
Locker 1 & 2 was back and bigger than ever! Thanks
to Leo Henry of The Muransky Companies and Bob
Conger of Winkle Electric, our donors hit the links.
They were joined by Preston Auto Group and Rocco
Mediate. They raised $60,000. The most ever in the
outing’s six year history.
JULY
AUGUST
Women United also hosted its first in-person event with
Women’s Wednesday. Westside Tire sponsored the
networking event at Giangelo’s in Boardman. Women United
announced its new focus, to help our Success After 6
initiative with emergency needs. We also announced the
2021 campaign co-chair Lisa Sammartino. She served with
her husband Chris Sammartino.
Our Muransky Companies Bass Classic Rally was such
a success, we decided to bring it back for another
year! It was a day for anglers to enjoy fun filled
fishing for a great cause!
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Our local restaurants stepped up serve our community in
new ways. We partnered with Coaches Burger Bar for the
Rise Up and Round Up Campaign that raised $10,000!
We also teamed up with Antone’s Kitchen for a year long
fundraiser. The Feed A Family In Need initiative donates
a portion of the proceeds from each family style meal
purchased.
After last year’s amazing success, the Rudzik Excavating
Christmas Auction was back! The virtual silent auction
provided some one of a kind gifts and experiences. We also
kept the holiday spirit going by providing more than 800
turkeys to our Success After 6 students and our Satur-Day
of Caring families. Thanks to “Joe” Dickey Electric and
Kufleitner Auto Group.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
And finally, we were excited to be back in Poland High
School’s gym for our annual Holiday Basketball
Classic. The four high school games were brough to you
by our title sponsor Romeo’s Pizza.

2021 CAMPAIGN
When the COVID-19 Pandemic heightened urgent
and emerging needs, our United Way was uniquely
positioned and built for this work by improving lives
through direct service, collaboration, volunteerism,
and advocacy. Our role as a leader in the non-profit
community during this crisis inspired our donors
to generously support our work. That is the biggest
reason we surpassed our campaign goal and raised
$3,476,600, which is the most money we have
raised in an annual campaign in our 102-year
history.
Chris Sammartino, COO The Muransky Companies;
Bob Hannon, President The United Way;
Lisa Sammartino, Colla’s Barbershop
Message From Campaign Chairs
“We both have seen firsthand the amazing work the United Way does in the community.
We serve as Report Card Mentors, we volunteer for the Satur-Day of Caring, and help with the
Christmas Gift Drive for the Success After 6 programs every year. We are extremely honored
to take on the role of co-chairs for the campaign. The community needs to know about the
excellent work the United Way does for our neighbors in need. We want to bring that
message to everyone and knew we could do it in this role.”
-Chris and Lisa Sammartino
TOP WORKPLACE
CAMPAIGNS
- The Muransky Companies
- Youngstown City School District
- Dearing Compressor and Pump Co.
- Farmers National Bank
- Fireline, Inc
- Premier Bank
- UPS
- Aim Transportation Solutions
- “Joe” Dickey Electric
- Youngstown State University
NEW WORKPLACE
CAMPAIGNS
- Hynes Industries
- Meijer
- 898 Marketing

TOP FOUNDATIONS
- Frank and Pearl Gelbman Charitable Foundation
- PNC Foundation
- The Youngstown Foundation
- Premier Bank Charitable Foundation
- William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation
- W. & H. Bender Memorial Fund
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- The John D. Beeghly Fund
- Walter E. & Caroline H. Watson Foundation
- John F. and Loretta A. Hynes Foundation
2021 CAMPAIGN
FOUNDATIONS AND GRANT SUPPORT
Aimee & Lulu Seidel Foundation
AmazonSmile
Anne Kilcawley Christman Fund
Boardman Rotary
Bruce R. Beeghly & Nancy W. Beeghly Family Foundation
E. Jeffrey & Carol A. Rossi Family Foundation
Edward M. Barr Charitable TUW
First Place Bank Community Foundation
FirstEnergy Foundation
Florence Harshman Philanthropic Fund
Florence Simon Beecher Foundation
Frank & Pearl Gelbman Charitable Foundation
J Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation
Jane F. Lamb Charitable Foundation
John D. Finnegan Foundation
John F. and Loretta A. Hynes Foundation
John S. and Doris M. Andrews Memorial Fund of the
Community Foundation
Key Bank Foundation
Mahoning County Mental Health Board
Mercy Health Foundation
Morris and Esther Simon Family Foundation
Nordson Foundation
Ohio Children’s Foundation
Premier Bank Charitable Foundation
PNC Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Schwebel Family Foundation
Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher
Charitable Fund
State Farm Foundation
The Bernard & Elaine Soss Family
Charitable Trust
The Frances and Lillian Schermer
Charitable Trust
The James & Coralie Centofanti
Charitable Foundation
The John D. Beeghly Fund
The Youngstown Foundation
Thomases Family Endowment of the
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
Walter & Helen Bender Memorial Fund
Walter E. & Caroline H. Watson Foundation
Ward Beecher Foundation
Warren P. Williamson, Jr. Fund
William & Margaret Bresnahan
Family Foundation
William B. & Kathryn Pollock Family
Foundation
William B. Pollock Company Foundation
William M. Neckerman, Jr Foundation
Youngstown Lions Club

CAMPAIGN & VOLUNTEER AWARDS
We entered the 2021 campaign with cautious optimism. We knew there would be plenty
of challenges caused by the continuing pandemic. But with many of the restrictions
being lifted, we were able to get back to in person presentations. Under the amazing
leadership of our Campaign Chairs, Chris and Lisa Sammartino, we were able to raise
the most money ever. They were joined by others throughout the Mahoning Valley to
help achieve this goal. Dave Baker of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC has led their
campaign for years, but he does so quietly and without fanfare. This year he helped
Sweeney employees reach a new level by setting an ambitious goal and helping them
achieve it within their own company. Similarly, Eric Carlson of “Joe” Dickey Electric
helped lead his employees to a record-breaking year as well. For their work, leadership
and dedication to United Way, Dave and Eric are the 2021 Campaign Leadership Award
recipients. Our Partnership with labor is vital to our Mission. Bill Padisak, Mahoning/
Trumbull AFL-CIO Labor Council, leads this effort on many levels. You can find Bill not
only advocating for the United Way, but he also rolls up his sleeves and volunteers on a
regular basis. He drives to Sebring, our farthest route, every Satur-Day of Caring!
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Chris and Lisa Sammartino
LABOR LEADERSHIP
William Padisak
Mahoning/Trumbull AFL-CIO
Labor Council
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
David Baker - Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC
Eric Carlson - “Joe” Dickey Electric, INC.
Over the next few years our Board of Directors will be going through a transistion as many
of our members will be stepping down due to term limits. This year we want to thank this
core group by presenting them with the Parker McHenry Board Excellence Award. They
have all contributed greatly to our United Way, and helped shape it into the organization
it is today. Their leadership has been invaluable. Thank you for your years of service on
our Board.
PARKER MCHENRY BOARD EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sarah Brown-Clark
Garry Mrozek
Denise Stewart
Larry Fauver
William Padisak
Julie Michael Smith

CAMPAIGN & VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Our volunteers have become an integral part of our work. Each year we have groups of
individuals who go above and beyond to make sure our United Way is successful, and we reach
the most people in need. When Satur-Day of Caring started, we were using multiple people’s pick
up trucks until one person came forward and offered his company truck with a lift gate. Brian
Crumbacher of “Joe” Dickey Electric now shows up every third Saturday before everyone else
to pick up the groceries. He made the process so much more efficient. But more than that, he
never says no to what we need. For this, Brian is our Volulnteer Excellence Award Recipient.
VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Brian Crumbacher
“Joe” Dickey Electric, INC.
HUMBLE HERO AWARD
Denise DeBartolo York
Denise DeBartolo York plays a huge part in
our work. She exemplifies the principles of
the 11 founding members by making a
difference without the intention of any
recognition personally, but whose impact
makes a major difference in the Mahoning
Valley.
IMPACT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Chris & Ed Muransky and Family
The Muransky family is truly one of a kind.
They work closely with our United Way to
make sure our students, and their families,
are taken care of, as well as our seniors and
shut-ins. Chris Muransky sits on our Board
and Ed Muransky is helping us look to the
future with our volunteer engagement. For
all their work with our United Way and in the
community, we are honoring them with the
Impact Leadership Award.
High school students are always looking to volunteer hours, and while some are just
looking for their sheets to be signed, others take that additional step. Every third
Saturday our United Way knows we can rely on two groups of students - Boardman High
School’s Emerging Leaders and Valley Christian eagleSERVE. These students are there
to help. We can rely on them to get the job done, and to be the responsible ones to make
sure it is done right. We are proud to present them with the Rising Star Awards.
RISING STAR AWARD
Boardman High School
Valley Christian High School

LEADERSHIP
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley founded the Leadership Club in 1983. The investment made
at the Leadership Level starts at $1,000, and since the inception, these generous donors have helped us achieve
our goal each year. In 2021, the 222 members of our Leadership Club truly stepped up by donating $683,400.
Our Legacy Society provides information to donors on how they can include United Way as part of their legacy and
help improve the lives of children and families in the Mahoning Valley for years to come. Several loyal donors have
joined the Legacy Society, and we are thankful for their commitment.
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
GIFTS OF $10,000 & ABOVE
Mr. Daniel H. Becker (26 YEARS)
Bruce and Nancy Beeghly (39 YEARS)*
Kenneth & Jeanne Fibus (35 YEARS)
Leo & Suzanne Hickey (6 YEARS)
Gloria Jones (5 YEARS)
Garry and Wanda Mrozek (26 YEARS)
Chris & Ed Muransky (10 YEARS)
Bob & Joanne Preston (6 YEARS)
Ed and Diane Reese (2 YEARS)
Gary & Jane Small (8 YEARS)
Rick & Susan Sokolov (33 YEARS)
Robin and Rebecca Wall (11 YEARS)
Dr. & Mrs. John C. York (25 YEARS)
LEGACY SOCIETY
PLANNED GIVING
Don and Gloria Cagigas
Gloria Jones
Brian Kolenich
Julie Michael Smith
Ted and Lisa Schmidt
Michael and Michelle Schrock
Robin and Rebecca Wall
BENEFACTOR
GIFTS OF $5,000—$9,999
PARTNER
GIFTS OF $2,500—$4,999
PARTNER
GIFTS OF $2,500—$4,999
Sharon & George Berlin (30 YEARS)
Bill & Joyce Bresnahan (38 YEARS)
Bonnie and Lee Burdman (12 YEARS)
Rick and Anita Dearing (10 YEARS)
Keith & Tina Downard (30 YEARS)
David and Dianne Eyster (25 YEARS)
Scott and Erica Fleming (2 YEARS)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fleming (31 YEARS)
Bob & Amy Hendricks (4 YEARS)
Sid & Kate Jones (26 YEARS)
Paul & Laura Lyden (15 YEARS)
Richard & Jamie Organ (1 YEAR)
Dr. Daniel & Atty Doralice Ricchiuti (1 YEAR)
John & Myra Vitto (10 YEARS)
Two Friends of the United Way
Dr. Chester & Marilyn Amedia (27 YEARS)
Dr. Bege Bowers & Pr. Lang Collins (20 YEARS)
Ray & Shirley Briya (11 YEARS)
Barb Burley (7 YEARS)
Atty. Martha L. Bushey (2 YEARS)
Eric & Bethany Carlson (3 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. David Coy (15 YEARS)
Laura & Steve Davenport (8 YEARS)
Kathleen & Albin Dearing (9 YEARS)
James and Melissa DiBacco (4 YEARS)
Ted and Julie Downie (24 YEARS)
Michael & Mary Jo Fagert (25 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory L. Greenwood (28 YEARS)
Kevin and Amie Helmick (2 YEARS)
Alan R. & June D. Kretzer (35 YEARS)
Dr. Karen Larwin (2 YEARS)
Marilyn & Gary Lockhart (8 YEARS)
David & Tina Lucido (19 YEARS)
Fred W. Martin (2 YEARS)
Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Mayo (24 YEARS)
Doug Phillips (1 YEAR)
Christopher & Lisa Sammartino (8 YEARS)
Ted & Lisa Schmidt (18 YEARS)
Derek Snyder (6 YEARS)
Bob & Geri Stevens (23 YEARS)
Mrs. Marilyn Wagmiller (9 YEARS)
Two Friends of the United Way

LEADERSHIP
PATRON
GIFTS OF $1,500—$2,499
Frank & Nan Bennett (25 YEARS)
Tony & Rhonda Biondillo (7 YEARS)
Don & Gloria Cagigas (34 YEARS)
Thomas J. Cavalier (28 YEARS)
Lisa Cocca (6 YEARS)
Dan Cvercko (2 YEARS)
Katie DeGennaro (7 YEARS)
Christine & Phillip Dennison (33 YEARS)
Ralph & Lori Delserone (1 YEAR)
Robert Devlin (9 YEARS)
Frank Dixon (23 YEARS)
Patty Durkin (6 YEARS)
Kristine Fox (1 YEAR)
Glenn Fry (1 YEAR)
Anthony Garono (6 YEARS)
Rick & Cathy Grizinski (17 YEARS)
Steve & Wendy Hanousek (13 YEARS)
Chelsea Hillard (8 YEARS)
Michael & Jeannine Janak (5 YEARS)
Robert Kempe (2 YEARS)
Cindy & Denny Kunce (16 YEARS)
Elliot & Christine Legow (13 YEARS)
David and Colleen Lepley (7 YEARS)
J. Andrew & Barbara Marakas (5 YEARS)
Bruce & Patricia Marshall (4 YEARS)
Robert E. McGivern (9 YEARS)
Alan & Lori Mirkin (9 YEARS)
Jeanne Mosure (4 YEARS)
Bryan & Lora Newhart (5 YEARS)
Patricia Nichols (2 YEARS)
Nicholas Odille (2 YEARS)
Jim Rosa (30 YEARS)
Daniel Rossero (5 YEARS)
Terry & Sam D. Roth (26 YEARS)
Eric & April Ryan (7 YEARS)
Mrs. Christine Sawicki (4 YEARS)
Atty. Leonard & Gina Schiavone (26 YEARS)
Michael and Michelle Schrock (5 YEARS)
Molly and George Seals (24 YEARS)
Timothy Shaffer (8 YEARS)
Dr. Mike Sherman & Dr. Betty Rider (4 YEARS)
William Shivers (4 YEARS)
Bobby and Carrie Stackhouse (3 YEARS)
Chuck Stout (4 YEARS)
Mr. Robert Thibodeau (13 YEARS)
Michael & Allison Thomas (5 YEARS)
Brandon Tomlinson (1 YEAR)
Mr. David H. Turner (12 YEARS)
Marc & Jen Uhrich (10 YEARS)
PATRON
GIFTS OF $1,500—$2,499
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Vantell (2 YEARS)
Mrs. Watanakunakorn (26 YEARS)
Mark Wenick (8 YEARS)
E. Douglas Williams (4 YEARS)
Kathleen Worhatch (7 YEARS)
Thomas A. Zocolo (8 YEARS)
Two Friends of United Way
SPONSOR
GIFTS OF $1,000—$1,499
Randy & Beth Alexoff (17 YEARS)
Peter Asimakopoulos (4 YEARS)
Dr. & Mrs. Tejinder S. Bal (13 YEARS)
Breen Bannon (3 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. David E. Bell (20 YEARS)
Ted & Julie Brennan (13 YEARS)
David L. Bresnahan (23 YEARS)
Dr. & Mrs. Ben Brocker (1 YEAR)
Nate Brooks (2 YEARS)
Sarah Brown-Clark (20 YEARS)
Michael & Danielle Bryan (6 YEARS)
Jason Bumgardner (1 YEAR)
Kathy Bushway (3 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Carlon (13 YEARS)
Rebecca & Joseph Caruso (17 YEARS)
Ryan Case (3 YEARS)
Phil & Tina Chance (2 YEARS)
Varun Chandhok (1 YEAR)
Jim Collier (28 YEARS)
Erica Como (3 YEARS)
Amy Cossentino (1 YEAR)
Daniel Coyne (9 YEARS)
Kevin & Sarah Crissman (1 YEAR)
Thomas W. Davis, Jr. (12 YEARS)
Ryan R. Day (1 YEAR)
Dr. & Mrs. Dante DeAngelo * (39 YEARS)
Sue Filipovich (1 YEAR)
Al & Suzanne Fleming (31 YEARS)
Geoffrey Fleming (3 YEARS)
Chris Gabrick (4 YEARS)
Paul & Gina Garchar (13 YEARS)
Dr. Thomas Gemma (8 YEARS)
Ronald Gillum (2 YEARS)

LEADERSHIP
SPONSOR
GIFTS OF $1,000—$1,499
Ken & Caroline Goldsboro (19 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. Graham (2 YEARS)
David Gurska (1 YEAR)
Bob Hannon (14 YEARS)
James & Sharon Harpster (1 YEAR)
Frank & Barbara Hierro (23 YEARS)
Richard & Theresa Horvath (3 YEARS)
Joseph & Nancy Houser (24 YEARS)
David Howard (1 YEAR)
Judge Scott & Michelle Hunter (18 YEARS)
Samuel Huston (4 YEARS)
Cynthia Hutchison (5 YEARS)
Justin Jennings (3 YEARS)
David W. Jones (2 YEARS)
Terri & Neil Kaback (23 YEARS)
Mr. Raymond and Dr. Tammy King (13 YEARS)
Justin & Ashley Kuhn (1 YEAR)
Danielle Lanterman (4 YEARS)
Breen Lyden (8 YEARS)
Mark Malaska (1 YEAR)
Nicolette Manuel (6 YEARS)
Michael Mapes (4 YEARS)
John & April Mentzer (2 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Messenger (23 YEARS)
Mr. Tom Miller (14 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Miller (30 YEARS)
Toby P. Mirto (19 YEARS)
Tom and Kathy Mock (8 YEARS)
John Moliterno (4 YEARS)
Garry Matthew Mrozek (5 YEARS)
Stephanie Ann Mrozek (5 YEARS)
Thomas & Gena Murray (22 YEARS)
Mr. Mark A. Nicastro (13 YEARS)
Randy Nungesser (6 YEARS)
Bill Padisak (12 YEARS)
Ryan & Autumn Pastore (3 YEARS)
Liann Phillips (6 YEARS)
Duane Piccirilli (1 YEAR)
Scott Porter (1 YEAR)
Dr. Vikram & Urmi Raval (35 YEARS)
Edward Ress (3 YEARS)
Samuel A. & Judy Roth (20 YEARS)
Mr. & Mrs. David D. Rubino (1 YEAR)
Bill & Linda Russell (19 YEARS)
Jack & Sandy Russell (20 YEARS)
Patrick Russell (3 YEARS)
James and Jody Sabatine (2 YEARS)
Nick Santoro (1 YEAR)
Richard Schafer (5 YEARS)
SPONSOR
GIFTS OF $1,000—$1,499
Mr. & Mrs. C. Reid Schmutz (32 YEARS)
Scott R. Schulick (20 YEARS)
Roxann Sebest (3 YEARS)
Ms. Karen Lee Segesto (13 YEARS)
Justin & Teresa Shaffer (2 YEARS)
Jeff Sheets (7 YEARS)
Carol & Bruce Sherman (13 YEARS)
Harry Shood (2 YEARS)
Kris Slater (1 YEAR)
Donna Lynn Smith (1 YEAR)
Julie Michael Smith (15 YEARS)
Amber Soukenik (3 YEARS)
Denise Stewart (2 YEARS)
Seth Stigliano (9 YEARS)
Atty. Linette M. Stratford (13 YEARS)
Edward R. Stride (6 YEARS)
Susan M. Thomas (22 YEARS)
Dan & Nancy Tidrick (33 YEARS)
Jim & Ellen Tressel (4 YEARS)
Anthony Trevena (4 YEARS)
Drs. Leonidas & Maria Vassilaros (28 YEARS)
Bill & Cassie Vennetti (2 YEARS)
James F. Walker (12 YEARS)
Three Friends of the United Way

LEADERSHIP
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley started the Gelbman
Emerging Leaders Club in 2017 as a way to step up into the Leadership Club.
Anyone who increased their gift to $500 or more was matched by the Frank
and Pearl Gelbman Charitable Foundation. We want to thank these generous
individuals who made that increase to their annual contribution. This year
we welcomed 58 new members to the Gelbman Emerging Leaders Club who
raised $34,400.
GELBMAN EMERGING LEADERS
Malinda L. Adams
Mary Aey
John Angelilli
Donna Arthur
Todd Baer
Jerrod Calhoun
Matthew Connelly
Melissa A. Crowley
Michelle DeGenova
Lori Dehoff
Janelle Desanto
Sean Devine
Joyce Frattaroli
James M. Gasior
Robert Grant
Sean W. Greenwood
Jacqueline Groves
Zachary Harding
Robert G. Hewitt
Richard Hughes
Cynthia Ihnat
Mary Jennings
Jean Kaman
Ron L. Kensky
Timothy A. Kneen
Robert L. Kuhns
Tami S. LaPaze-Paulin
Jocelyne Linsalata
Amy Lisi
Paul A. Lyden Jr.
Gregory Macik
Joseph C. Marks II
Jim Mazzoni
GELBMAN EMERGING LEADERS
Matt Miles
Bonnie G. Molnar
John Montgomery
Kim Moore
Lance A. Oros
Karen L. Paradise
Michelle A. Perez
Frank Perrotta
Nicolette Powe
Gregory T. Protich
Dean Ragnotta
Randy L. Rakich
Mike S. Rzodkiewicz
Robert Schluneker
Debbie Staffeld
George W. Tacey
Chancellor Taylor
Michael J. Thomas
Audrey C. Tillis
Andrew J. Tommelleo
Joshua Toot
Zachary T. Underhill
Alexander Viglio
Sarah Willis
Mark Wooten

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
PUBLIC SUPPORT REVENUE December 2021 December 2020
Prior-year campaign contributions
Current-year campaign contributions
Contributions - Other
Contributions in Kind
GROSS REVENUE
Prior Year Campaign Designations
Current Year Designations
NET REVENUE
$
960,337
1,942,917
-
$
973,042
2,724,570
250,000
21,826
2,925,080
(294,395)
(816,313)
1,814,372
21,153
3,968,765
(205,678)
(1,224,042)
2,539,045
Grant Revenue
Interest and dividend income
Net Gain (Loss) on investments
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Miscellaneous Income
Net special event income
(Loss) on disposal of fixed assets
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT
AND REVENUE
1,077,681
187,457
837,632
227,200
1,183
252,730
-
4,398,255
1,207,062
126,819
673,940
-
2,328
149,668
(34,870)
4,663,992
FUND DISTRIBUTIONS, SERVICES, AND OTHER EXPENSES
Allocations of local agencies
Other Corporation expenses:
Program services:
Planning and community investment
Success By 6 Program
Young Women’s Mentorship
SA6 21st Century 21/22
SA6 21st Century 20/21
SA6 21st Century 19/20
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Labor
TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES
Supporting Services:
Administration
United Way campaign
United Way Car Giveaway
TOTAL SUPPORTING SERVICES
956,601
391,398
76,856
-
398,520
679,160
-
17,770
52,436
1,616,140
66,994
236,703
21,153
324,850
1,039,100
306,931
25,018
-
-
552,817
655,472
34,933
83,442
1,658,613
70,058
300,224
24,638
394,920
Other expense:
United Way National and
Ohio membership dues
TOTAL FUND DISTRIBUTIONS,
SERVICES AND OTHER EXPENSES
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
Fund Balances at Beginning of the Year
Fund Balances 12.31.2021
49,991
2,947,582
1,450,673
10,253,935
$11,704,608
47,880
3,140,513
1,523,479

BOARD
CHAIR
Mark Wenick
Farmers National Bank
VICE CHAIR
Chris Muransky
The Muransky Companies
SECRETARY
Dr. Betty Jo Licata
TREASURER
Tom Davis
HBK CPAs & Consultants
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Theodore M. Schmidt
PNC Bank
STAFF
Alexa Sweeney Blackann
Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC
Sarah Brown-Clark
City of Youngstown
Jamael Tito Brown
Mayor of Youngstown
Eric Carlson
“Joe” Dickey Electric, INC.
Daryl S. Cameron
Huntington National Bank
Patty Durkin
Aim Transportation Solutions
Larry G. Fauver
Mahoning/ Trumbull
AFL-CIO Labor Council
Steven P. Hanousek
Capital Wealth Group
Stacy Howlett
Howlett Logistics
David Jones
Fireline, Inc.
Neil J. Kaback
Cohen & Company
Julie Michael Smith
Vista AST
Garry Mrozek
The Hometown Pharmacy
William M. Padisak
Mahoning/ Trumbull
AFL-CIO Labor Council
Doralice Ricchiuti
Manchester, Newman & Bennett
Chris Sammartino
The Muransky Companies
Michael Schrock
Huntington National Bank
Carrie Stackhouse
Farmers National Bank
Denise Stewart
Allison Thomas
Simon Roofing
Josh Toot
Premier Bank
Becky Wall
Dearing Compressor & Pump
Bob Hannon
President
Jessica Anthony
Database Coordinator
Tina Chance
Director of Donor Relations
Billy Keel
AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
Kathy Mock
Community Impact Manager
Grimilda Ocasio-Santiago
Director of Community Impact
Kielly Rapp
Director of Early Learning
Roxann Sebest
Director of Resource Development
Ashley Kuhn
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Logan
Director of Marketing & Communications

UNITED WAY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND THE MAHONING VALLEY
255 WATT ST. YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44505
330.746.8494
www.ymvunitedway.org