Mercy Health Foundation to Host Inaugural Impact Dinner - The Business Journal


Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley will host its inaugural Impact Dinner at Stambaugh Auditorium on April 8.

The event will feature dinner, an annual report presentation and the recognition of the 2026 Visionary Award winners.

The event will celebrate the impact the foundation has had over the past year and highlight what has been accomplished through donor and volunteer generosity.

“The transformative generosity of our donors serves as the cornerstone of our work in the Mahoning Valley, proving that when we invest together, we create a healthier, more resilient community,” said Paul Homick Jr., president of Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley.

The Visionary Awards recognize individuals who make a profound impact in the community in the spirit and mission inspired by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary since 1911, when St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital opened its doors.

Stories of three inspiring awardees who, in their everyday lives, provide an example of the mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus, of their visionary leadership in helping make the Mahoning Valley a healthier place and of their exceptional stewardship of the resources provided by Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, will be shared during the event.

The event’s honorees are Dr. Ronald Rhodes, chief academic officer, Mercy Health Lorain and Youngstown; Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown and Boardman Hospital Auxiliary; and Ian Beniston, executive director, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.

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