Strimbu Memorial Fund awards $110,500 to organizations and individuals

Staff report

BROOKFIELD

The Strimbu Memorial Fund has awarded $110,500 to local economic development and charitable organizations and individuals.

Along with individuals in need, grants were awarded recently to the following organizations:

The American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter, NE Ohio Region; Community Food Warehouse; Community Library of the Shenango Valley; Joshua’s Haven; Military Affairs of Northeast Ohio; Penn-Northwest Development Corp.; Prince of Peace Center; The Salvation Army; United Way of Mercer County; Meals on Wheels Shenango Valley; Meals on Wheels Trumbull County; The Hope Center for Arts & Technology; West Hill Ministries; Inspiring Minds; Jamie’s Story; WaterFire of Sharon; and Mercer County Mentoring.

“These grants are essential to the organizations that assist in economic-development efforts and provide assistance and programs to those in need,” said Bill Strimbu. “Their work is extremely important and beneficial to our surrounding communities.”

Since its creation in 1990, the Strimbu Memorial Fund has provided more than $3 million in donations and scholarships. It was founded in 1990 to honor Nick Strimbu Jr.