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Mahoning Valley organizations raise over $108,000 for women and children in need

By Staff Report
(From left) Sister Janice Kusick, Sheila Donnadio, USM development director, Sister Patricia McNicholas, USM donor relations director, Fred Moran, co-owner of Window World, Boardman, Pat Moran, co-owner of Window World, Boardman, and Sister Mary McCormick, general superior of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
(From left) Sister Janice Kusick, Sheila Donnadio, USM development director, Sister Patricia McNicholas, USM donor relations director, Fred Moran, co-owner of Window World, Boardman, Pat Moran, co-owner of Window World, Boardman, and Sister Mary McCormick, general superior of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.

Window World of Youngstown recently announced the success of the 29th Annual Window World Golf Outing, benefiting the Ursuline Sisters Mission and Beatitude House. The July 14th golf event raised an outstanding $108,872 to support their shared mission of providing housing, education, health care, food, and hope to underserved women and children in the Mahoning Valley.

The golf outing tradition began 29 years ago, founded by Fred Moran’s daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Joe Vivacqua, whose vision and dedication set the foundation for what has become one of the area’s most impactful charitable events. Over the decades, it has grown into a signature community fundraiser, uniting local businesses, supporters, and volunteers for a common cause.

The Ursuline Sisters Mission, guided by its vision of “Fullness of life for all,” carries out its work through gospel service, creating places of welcome and inclusion. Inspired by St. Angela Merici, the organization offers radical compassion and respect for all God’s people through housing, food, health care, education, wellness programs, advocacy, and spiritual support.

“It is my honor to be able to participate in and facilitate this wonderful event and raise much needed funds for a great cause. I want to thank our committee and volunteers for a lot of hard work in putting on this event and to all of our event sponsors and participants for making this our best year ever in 29 years”, says Pat Moran, owner of Window World.

The Beatitude House, a ministry of the Ursuline Sisters, focuses on transforming lives by providing housing and educational opportunities to women and children in poverty. Representatives said together, the two ministries continue to change lives.

“Through this annual golf outing, Window World has offered support to Ursuline Sisters Mission and to the vulnerable in our community. We are deeply appreciative and look forward to an exciting 30th anniversary golf outing next year”, says Sister Patricia McNicholas, Donor Relations Director.

The golf event brought together local businesses, supporters, and community members for a day of golf, giving, and unity in support of these life-changing causes. The funds raised will directly impact local families in need, helping to provide safe housing, educational opportunities, health care, and basic necessities.