BROOKFIELD, Ohio -- The Strimbu Memorial Fund awarded nearly $175,000 in grants to area organizations and individuals in 2014, the fund announced at its annual distribution committee meeting.

“The Strimbu Memorial Fund was created to perpetuate the work of the late Nick Strimbu Jr., who had a passion for leading individuals and economic development agencies in order to attract, assist and retain the industrial base of the valley,” said Paul O’Brien, board president.

Since its inception in 1990, the Strimbu Memorial Fund has provided millions of dollars in donations and scholarships, as well as supported local economic development and many charitable organizations.

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

• The American Red Cross of Mercer County
• The Beatitude House
• Buhl Park
• Community Library of the Shenango Valley
• Buhl Recreation Center
• Joshua’s Haven
• Penn-Northwest Development Corp.
• Prince of Peace Center
• The Salvation Army
• United Way of Mercer County
• Waterfire Sharon
• Community Food Warehouse
• eCenter@LindenPointe
• Meals on Wheels Shenango Valley
• The Hope Center for Arts & Technology
• Trumbull County Fund for Our Economic Future
• Shenango Valley Memorial Animal Shelter
• West Hill Ministries

More information about the Strimbu Memorial Fund is available at its website.

Pictured: Country artist Chris Higbee performed at the 2014 Strimbu Memorial BBQ.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
CLICK HERE to subscribe to our twice-monthly print edition and to our free daily email headlines.