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Herman and Doris Magnotto Memorial Foundation
"The Herman and Doris
Magnotto Memorial Foundation recently was created to honor the memory of two
outstanding individuals who were always willing to help those in need within
the Shenango Valley," said Larry Haynes, executive director of the Community
Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH. "We are pleased to be able to help
perpetuate their memories, while filling a vital need in our community." |
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The foundation, which was established in June by the Magnotto's son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Aileen Magnotto, will allot funds in conjunction with the Shenango Valley Foundation to qualified individuals who request assistance to purchase groceries.
"One of the things that my mom and dad did a lot throughout their business
careers and their life was they always helped people that were in need,"
Michael Magnotto said. "When I was away at college, I would come home and
see my dad had all these charge accounts and I'd say, 'Dad, what are you
doing? You have to be able to pay your bills.' And he'd say, 'It's my
business. Don't worry about it.' If someone was in desperate need they
always had food to eat. My parents always made sure of that. And that was a
very valuable lesson I learned at a very young age."
"Having served in the grocery business for more than 100 years in the
Shenango Valley, the Magnotto family continues to make made it possible for
countless individuals and families to have food on their tables when they
are in need," Haynes said.
"Herman and Doris Magnotto's legacies will live on through this memorial
foundation, which will help preserve what they truly loved doing: feeding
those in need," Aileen Magnotto said. "Working and serving others in the
grocery business was more than a job or hobby for Herman and Doris - it was
a passion." |
Mahoning/Shenango Chapter AFP Fund
This endowment was established to support charitable causes of the Mahoning/Shenango Chapter AFP.
Michael A. Marzano Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007, this fund seeks to honor the memory of Marine Sgt. Michael A. Marzano by providing scholarships to eligible student athletes at Sharon High School and Reynolds High School, and throughout Mercer County. Michael died May 7, 2005, while serving his country in Iraq at the age of 28.
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Michael Makar Award
This award was created through the will of Michael Makar and is presented annually to the Valedictorian of Farrell High School.
Darcy Mansel Memorial Foundation
To honor the memory of his beloved daughter Darcy, her father David A. Mansel has created this foundation to benefit one of Darcy’s favorite charities, the Salvation Army in Sharon, PA.
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Angelo and Jennie Mastrian Charitable Fund
Angelo and Jenny Mastrian were Italian immigrants who appreciated the education opportunities offered them, and in their memory this fund was created to encourage others in pursuing academic excellence.
Don McKay Scholar Athlete Fund
To fund was created to honor Atty. Donald McKay who serves the community faithfully through his active participation in programs that benefit our community. This scholarship will provide funds for the scholar athlete award program from Hickory High School. This fund is coordinated in conjunction with the Artman-Hermitage Educational Fund.
Mercer County Trails Foundation
The primary purpose of the Fund is to provide charitable funds to develop and maintain trails in Mercer County, Pennsylvania for public use.
Mercer County School to Work Fund
The purpose of this fund is to benefit the youth of Mercer County through School To Work opportunities offered in the 12 public school districts and 4 private/charter schools in Mercer County. The goal of the School To Work program is to enable our youth to transition from high school to higher education and/or become skilled citizens with the career knowledge necessary to succeed and excel in the highly competitive and rapidly changing world of work. Our students benefit from employer mentors, drug & alcohol awareness classes, job shadowing/internships, career classes, mock interviews and résumé building as well as many other career oriented opportunities. School To Work receives no federal or state funded allocations and is totally dependent upon private, corporate and foundation support. For more information on the dynamic programs we offer to students and educators, call 724-748-5611 or visit: www.mcstw.com. You can e-mail us at: sgregg242431@earthlink.net. Our representative can visit you/your company to do a video presentation showing the youth of our county participating in career training opportunities funded through School To Work upon request. "Our Children are Our Future - help them reach new heights through exploration of their talents and knowledge."
Mercer County United Way Endowment Fund
United Way of Mercer County is synonymous with united giving, sharing, planning and building. Since 1924 the “Shenango Valley Community Chest” has provided members of our community the opportunity to share their resources with local nonprofit agencies in order to make our community a better place. The Mercer County United Way Endowment Fund will allow friends and patron of the United Way to leave a lasting legacy through bequests and estate planning opportunities that will benefit the member agencies served by the Mercer County United Way.
Mercer Memorial Day 500 Foundation
Established in February 2008, this
fund's purpose is to encourage citizens of Mercer County to participate in a
salute of our country's freedom by honoring on Memorial Day all veterans,
living and deceased, who have served their country.
Midwestern Arts and Humanities Foundation
This fund supports the mission to empower the citizens of Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties to broaden the availability, appreciation and practice of the arts and humanities, thereby enhancing the quality of life in the community. For more information, visit www.marts-humanities.org.
Evan Miklos Memorial Fund
This fund was established in 2004 to provide funds to honor the memory of Evan Miklos by providing by providing an annual scholarship for a graduating senior involved in the Hickory High School who plans to attend a college or university to study photography.
Salvatore Mitchell Endowment Fund
This fund was established in August
2009 by Salvatore Mitchell as part of his estate planning to provide an
annual disbursement to the following charitable organizations: Mercer
County Red Cross, Community Library of the Shenango Valley; Buhl
Community and Recreation Center; Prince of Peace Center; Buhl Farm Park
Corporation; and Elementary parochial schools in the Shenango Valley.
Stephen Moretti Soccer Award
This award memorializes Stephen Moretti and his love and dedication to the game of soccer. The purpose of the Fund is to provide a Soccer Award that annually recognizes an outstanding senior member of the Hickory High School Varsity Soccer Team. This fund is coordinated in conjunction with the Artman-Hermitage Educational Fund.
Jamesa Morrison Memorial Foundation
The purpose of this fund, which was established in 2004, is to provide scholarship monies for a Hickory High School senior who plans to attend a college or university as a pre-med student. The candidates for this scholarship should have outstanding citizenship and academic standing.
Dillon M. Mortimer Memorial Fund
Established June 2006, this fund seeks to honor the memory of 3-month-old Dillon Mortimer. The fund will perpetuate Dillon's memory by providing charitable donations to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and creating a community awareness campaign on the dangers of infant children being shaken.
Michael W. Murphy Memorial Foundation
This fund was created in 2004 to provide charitable funds for children with special needs and other charitable causes within the local community.
Thomas O. Munnell Foundation
Established in 2005, this fund seeks to honor the memory of former West Middlesex High School teacher Thomas O. Munnell by providing charitable funds to the areas that Tom loved: West Middlesex students, Mercer students, the Mercer Public Library and other worthy causes within the region.
Namey Family Foundation Endowment Fund
Established in April 2010, the purpose of the fund is to provide funds for worthwhile charitable causes and scholarships for students within the region of the Shenango Valley.
National Foundation for Blind Children Endowment
An affiliate of the Keystone Blind Association, the National Foundation for Blind Children Endowment fund was established in June 2008 to promote the mission “To serve as a resource for families, professionals, schools and organizations in meeting the needs of children who are blind or visually impaired.”
Nicky Necastro Memorial Fund
This fund was created to honor the memory of Nicky Necastro, a kind hearted woman who was beloved by those who knew her. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance for the pre and post treatment cancer needs of children of Mercer, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. The care needs are those in which no third party reimbursements are available and are needs essential for the short term and long term treatment needs of the child (18 years of age and younger), including but not limited to, funds for food, telephone, nursing care, transportation, accommodations for family during treatment and medication.
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O’Brien Children Memorial Fund
This fund exemplifies the statement, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” Paul and Tina O’Brien turned a personal loss into a community triumph by establishing the O’Brien Children Memorial Fund. This fund started the Shenango Valley Foundation and has provided a compass by generously benefiting children and the elderly in our area. Medical and dental attention, wheelchairs, home entrance ramps, and help to equip vans for the handicapped are just a few of the necessities that this fund provides.
Dr. A.M. O’Brien Scholarship Fund
In his last will and testament Mr. John L. Considine, Jr. decided that he would honor the memory of Dr. A.M. O’Brien for his dedication to the health and welfare of our community. This fund will provide an annual scholarship to a nursing student of the Shenango Valley associated with either Sharon Regional Health System or the Penn State Shenango Campus.
Old Guard Monument Fund
The purpose of the Fund is to provide funds for: The construction, establishment, installation, marketing and maintenance of a monument to be placed at Fort Meyer, Virginia honoring The Old Guard; and in accordance with the mission of the Foundation this fund is established to provide grants for charitable programs and organizations as approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Our Valley, Our Vision Foundation
The fund was established in November 2006 for the purpose of providing funds for the education and betterment of the community.
