The award celebrates the unity and identity of Catholic Charities’ Services in the diocese
NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 2025
Contact: Jennifer Lucarelli, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown, (330) 744-8451, ext. 316; jlucarelli@youngstowndiocese.org
YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown will host its annual “Voice of Hope” Dinner Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner service will begin at 6:20 p.m. Saint Michael Parish in Canfield (accepted by pastor Very Reverend John-Michael Lavelle) and Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley (accepted by Paul S. Homick, Jr., JD, President), will be recognized with Voice of Hope Awards for their organizations’ dedication, service, and support of Catholic Charities. You can read more about the organizations and the individuals expected to accept the awards for each by visiting this website.
Event attractions for 2025 include a video presentation, entertainment from Backbeat with John Reese, raffles, prizes, dinner and dessert. All proceeds from the Catholic Charities Voice of Hope Dinner support basic needs assistance for individuals and families in all six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown (Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull). In 2024, Catholic Charities served more than 35,000 people, 96% of whom were living at or below the federal poverty line.
“The Voice of Hope Dinner is a special evening to highlight the meaningful impact Catholic Charities has in our communities, serving anyone in need, regardless of faith,” says Rachel Hrbolich, Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities. “It’s also a time to celebrate those who embody our mission and walk as pilgrims of hope, bringing compassion and service to others in their daily lives.”
For complete details or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ccdoy.org/voice-of-hope/
