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YWCA receives more than $6,500 during special giving week

By Mahoning Matters staff
Judy Radkowski (left), the director of community donor engagement for the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, presents a donation check to Varada Bhide, COO for YWCA Mahoning Valley. (Photo contributed by YWCA).
Judy Radkowski (left), the director of community donor engagement for the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, presents a donation check to Varada Bhide, COO for YWCA Mahoning Valley. (Photo contributed by YWCA).

YOUNGSTOWN — YWCA Mahoning Valley raised more than $6,500 after being part of a special giving week boosted by the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

From July 25 to 31, the YWCA raised $5,135 and received a $1,510 match from the Community Foundation, which contributed a 29 percent match.

Funds raised by YWCA Mahoning Valley will be used for programs and services such as supportive housing, childcare, STEAM education, racial justice training and empowerment programming.

In a news release, YWCA Mahoning Valley detailed its mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen the community. For more details, visit www.ywcamahoningvalley.org.

This story was originally published August 15, 2020 at 8:50 AM with the headline "YWCA receives more than $6,500 during special giving week."