Congressman Tim Ryan took time out of his busy schedule to get a tour of Farmer Casey’s Ranch, home to The Purple Cat and many Golden String events. ISLE President Jim Sutman showed Mr. Ryan the many activities at the facility from the day program that focuses on an individuals interests and abilities to the…
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The Purple Cat Fundraiser
This year we will be selling Purple Cat Discount Cards to offer savings at area businesses. These cards cost $10 per card and are valid until June 2011. The card essentially pays for itself and we are excited to offer this fundraiser to assist with our clients’ activity fun. For the 2010 campers, it is…
Golden String & The Pepsi Refresh Project
Golden String has applied for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project. And they are seeking the help of the local Youngstown community to help them win. The grant will fund a handicapped-accessible therapy pool for adults with special needs at The Purple Cat Day Program facility in Coitsville. The pool will promote health…
Golden Ticket of Kindness Nominations
In 2007, Golden String began giving away The Golden Ticket of Kindness Award. It is a grant to deserving individuals with special needs outside of their mental or physical disability. The award, in the form of a monetary donation, gift of merchandise or a Golden String service to name a few, is given away on…
Golden String Prom 2010
Ryan Hamilton and Cheryl Patton were crowned Golden String’s Prom King and Queen during our annual event held May 27th at the Jewish Community Center. Sadie Hawkins was the them for the evening and the clients enjoyed great music and dancing with their friends. Pictures from the event are below.
7th Annual Drive for the Disabled
Knoll Run Golf Course, 1421 Struthers-Coitsville Road, will be the setting June 11 for the seventh annual Golden String Drive for the Disabled benefit golf outing. All proceeds from the Golden String golf outing will go directly to recreation and socialization activities planned for 2010 and towards renovations and additions being made to Farmer Casey’s…
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Winter 2010 Newsletter
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Easter Open House Scheduled
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YOUNGSTOWN FIGHTS BACK!!
On Christmas Eve 2009, the unthinkable happened. Five of our adults with disabilities and staff were robbed by masked gunmen in their ISLE residential group home located at St. Matthais Church. The thieves got away with petty cash and $3,200 worth of personal property and belongings. The clients affected are Matt Campbell, Sid O’Malley, Robert…