Swanston Fund awards $298K in grants

YOUNGSTOWN — The William Swanston Charitable Fund recently awarded $298,200 in 2016 grants for nine initiatives focused on the health and wellness of at-risk children.

Initiatives include installing outdoor playground equipment in two well-used Youngstown parks and a comprehensive program focused on disadvantaged at-risk mothers-to-be, mothers and their children.

The Swanston Fund also announced continuing support for ongoing health and fitness programs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

“The Swanston Charitable Fund is pleased to provide resources to assist creative and dedicated professionals who care about our [Mahoning] Valley’s children. We continue to be impressed by the initiatives these agencies are crafting to create opportunities for children to lead healthier, safer and more-fulfilling lives,” said Paul M. Dutton, chairman of the Swanston Children’s Fund.

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