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Youngstown is one of 50 cities chosen as part of the new “Invest Health” initiative to improve the health outcomes of people living in mid-sized cities.

Three Northeast Ohio cities are among 50 across the country to receive $60,000 grants to support city leaders' collaboration in improving health in low-income communities.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The city of Youngstown is the recipient of a $60,000 grant to help it take part in a new initiative to improve the health of people living in low-income neighborhoods.

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown was selected to be one of 50 mid-sized cities to receive funding to for a “Invest Health” initiative to improve the health of those living in low-income communities.

A former city resident who still loves his hometown is coordinating an effort that will bring about 300 volunteers together to paint the houses of four lower-income senior citizens – one on each side of Youngstown.