The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is now accepting applications for three programs that support children with chronic or terminal illness, and the nonprofits that serve them. Applications are open through Jan. 31, 2027.
DreamCatchers for Kids grants wishes to children ages 3 to 18 who have a life-threatening illness. It covers the wish experience along with travel and lodging for the child and immediate family. It is open to children in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, and applications from outside the area are accepted with priority given to those three counties. Parents, guardians or anyone who knows a child can nominate them.
The Financial Assistance Program helps families with diagnosis-related costs such as prescriptions, travel to specialists, uninsured treatment, and adaptive equipment or home modifications. Families can receive up to $2,500, paid directly to the provider or vendor. A physician letter is required, and children must be ages 3 to 18 and live in one of the three counties.
The Community Impact Grant offers up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Mahoning Valley whose programs directly benefit children with chronic or terminal illness, such as therapy, family respite, adaptive recreation or transportation to care.
Reviews take about four to six weeks. To learn more and apply, visit hopemv.org/programs, or contact the Foundation at info@hopemv.org or (330) 406-1048. Know a child or a nonprofit who could use this help? Please pass it along.
Read the original announcement from the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Source: Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley news release, Nov. 10, 2026. Summary written by Spanning the Need.
