Our 2013 Golden String Inc. was a smashing success. Over 400 friends of Golden String attended and enjoyed food, drink, and camaraderie. All meals for Golden String clients, staff and volunteers were paid for by Golden String. Shown here looking quite dashing is Golden String friend, Desmond Williams, along with Golden String Director of Operations,…
The winner of the inaugural Golden String Technology Grant is Sarah Williams. Sarah was awarded the grant to purchase an iPad, protective case, and applications. She was nominated by her MCBDD SSA Liz Matuscak. Sarah will use the iPad for aiding communication and building independence. Congratulations Sarah! Golden String Technology Grant forms are available on-line…
On Saturday December 7, 2013, Irish Bob’s Pub in Youngstown threw a bash to benefit Golden String Inc. This was the third annual event. The Dispersers played classic rock and food was provided by Irish Bob’s and many volunteers. A Chinese auction was also orchestrated by volunteer extraordinaire, Trish Latimer. Golden String Inc. would like to…
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO: The Golden String Inc. friends will be baking, cooking, and cleaning at the former Southside Hospital, The Oak Hill Renaissance Building. Golden String Inc. entered into a contract with Mahoning County on November 21, 2013. The current Oak Hill Renaissance Building houses over 300 employees. There has been no cafeteria in the building…
On Sunday, November 24, 2013, Golden String Inc. employees and volunteers hosted a Browns/Steelers fundraiser at Farmer Casey’s Ranch in Coitsville. Over 100 football fans braved the snow and bitter cold (temperatures were in the 20s) to watch the big game on three huge televisions. The event was set up by Anthony Santangelo and Jill…
Please donate pennies to St. Jude Hospital in the name of Susie Cramer. Susie is a dear friend of ISLE, Purple Cat, Golden String, and Touch the Moon. We are collecting to donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Susie currently works at Meshel Masco in the office and has enjoyed some…
A family in Ottawa County (northwest Ohio) has one Hippo carseat that accommodates their child’s brace and they are trying to find another one for another couple of months until the brace comes off. This would allow them to not have to switch the car seat back and forth between parent and grandparent cars. Please…
By Jimmy Sutman Director of ISLE Inc. Director of Operations for Golden String Inc. Dear Friends, This holiday season please let us remember that the strength of our community is measured in how it treats those on the fringes of society. Here, at ISLE, the Purple Cat, and Golden String Inc., we have the great fortune to…
2013 Golden String Fundraiser Proceeds to benefit Dave Kellogg Woodshop for Adults with Disabilities: CLEVELAND BROWNS vs PITTSBURGH STEELERS November 24th Noon to 6PM $25 per ticket Purple Cat Farm 4738 McCartney Rd. Lowelville OH, 44436 Food and Beer provided Block Pools & Games For tickets call CONI @ 330-503-2584
On November 1, 2013, the Covelli Centre and the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team sponsored “Pink in the Rink” for breast cancer awareness. The Kul Open Group with the help of the Little Steel Derby (roller derby) Girls sold pink carnations to be thrown on the ice when the Phantoms scored their first goal. There were…
