What do you say about losing a best friend? What do you say about a man who was the inspiration behind three businesses that you run? I will tell you what you say, you actually ask a question, you ask,”What’s cookin?” “What’s cookin?” was one of the first phrases that endeared me to Joe Gallagher. …
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A Letter From Our Director: Merry Christmas! We lost our General, Joseph Patrick Gallagher in November. Here is the eulogy that I wrote. I hope you find some inspiration in it, in Joe, and in the special people that surround you. May God bless you and find you at peace. Jimmy Sutman
Happy Holidays!
This Christmas, may you find luxury in simplicity, light in the darkest places, and may you have blessings that endure in times of change.
Pabstolutely IV Flapjack Fundraiser July 23
Come hang out and enjoy delicious (all-you-can-eat) pancakes, bacon and hash browns and help out the Pabstolutely Fest IV, a local celebration of art and music which supports adults with disabilities in Youngstown. When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 9am-12pm Where: Pearl Street Mission 334 N Pearl St Youngstown, OH 44506
The 2011 Law Enforcement Torch Run
When: Thursday, June 23, 2011 Run, bike or just come to watch as the Flame of Hope is carried through Boardman. Register online until June 15 @ www.sooh.org (select Boardman Leg). You can also register the at the event the day of. Registration and run will start at the Chili’s of Boardman and end…
Golden String’s Halloween Party!
When: Friday, October 15, 2010 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: The Purple Cat @ Farmer Casey’s Ranch, 4738 McCartney Road, Coitsville, OH Cost: $5.00 RSVP to Michelle Testa at 330-261-1129 by Friday October 7th. Fun, Food, Games and of course a costume contest! Anyone who comes in costume gets entered into a raffle…
Congressman Tim Ryan tours Farmer Casey’s Ranch
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…
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…
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…