Ashtabula Foundation

🎉 Youth Making an Impact! 🎉

The Pymatuning Valley High School Youth Philanthropy Student Board awarded $5,000 in grants to six Ashtabula County nonprofits during a ceremony held at the school yesterday.

👏 Congratulations to the recipients: First Congregational Church of Christ (Andover), New Leaf United Methodist Church (Blessings in a Backpack), Community Counseling Center, D-Day Ohio, Homesafe, Inc., and Pymatuning Community Church.

Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this program showcases the leadership of 23 dedicated students and their advisor, Ms. Alexis DeMott. 💙

🎉 Celebrating Youth in Action! 🎉

Yesterday, the Grand River Academy Youth Philanthropy Student Board proudly awarded $5,000 in grant funding to five nonprofit organizations serving Ashtabula County during a special ceremony held at the school.

Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this inspiring program empowers students to make a meaningful impact in their community. Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients: The Geneva Food Pantry, Ashtabula County Community Action Agency, Maddox & Friends Cat Rescue, Christian Faith Academy, and the Conneaut Youth Center.

A special thank you to the nine dedicated student board members and their advisor, Mr. Zac Inman, for their leadership and commitment to philanthropy. 👏

Students: Last chance to apply! The Ashtabula Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through Tuesday, March 31, 2026. If you’re are graduating from a high school in Ashtabula County, pursuing higher education and need support, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and apply today: https://wix.to/HiyUqEv

Student Scholarship Opportunity with the Ashtabula Foundation. (Application deadline, Tues. March 31st) Application deadline is March 31, 2026.

Big congratulations to the A-Tech Technical & Career Campus Youth Philanthropy Student Board for awarding grant funds to support three local nonprofit organizations working to serve and enhance the lives of Ashtabula County residents! This program is sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation to inspire the next generation of philanthropic leaders and volunteers.

Congratulations to Kingsville Public Library, Country Neighbor Program, and Homesafe. A special thank you to the students for their important work, and to Youth Philanthropy Advisor Mr. Scott Basen for his leadership and guidance.