Inspiring Minds Students Travel to El Salvador for Exposure Trip

WARREN, Ohio (The Business Journal) – Students from the Warren and Youngstown chapters of Inspiring Minds took an “exposure trip” to El Salvador from May 28 to June 2, the first group to take an international trip with the organization. While in El Salvador, students immersed into the culture by exploring the country, trying new foods, learning Spanish, visiting…

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7th Annual IM Warren Celebrity Golf Outing – June 15, 2018

Join us for the 7th Annual Inspiring Minds Warren Celebrity Golf Outing on June 15, 2018. The golf scramble, side games, all drinks, lunch and dinner. Teams will be organized into 5-somes. Each year, influential members of the business, sports and political communities come together to take part in this exclusive, unforgettable fundraising event. Don’t…

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2nd Annual IM Youngstown Golf Outing – July 7, 2018

Join us for the 2nd Annual Inspiring Minds Youngstown Golf Outing on July 7, 2018! The outing includes 18 holes of golf with cart, beverages, lunch at the turn, premium dinner, and an awards reception to follow in the pavilion. Influential members of the business, sports, and political communities will come together to take part…

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Warren Schools’ Hall of Fame Celebration Marks 25 Years

WARREN (Tribune Chronicle) — Seven distinguished alumni and two distinguished faculty inductees joined more than 225 members of the Warren High Schools’ Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Saturday. This year, which was the 25th anniversary, was marked by the annual awards dinner celebrating the individuals whose performance and achievements have reflected well on the city…

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EGCC Grads Encouraged To Be Their Best, Dream

OFFERING ENCOURAGEMENT (Herald Star) – Deryck Toles offered advice and encouragement as keynote speaker at Eastern Gateway Community College’s 48th commencement program Saturday at Franciscan University’s Finnegan Fieldhouse. Since retiring from professional football, Deryck Toles has encouraged hundreds of disadvantaged youth to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. And as keynote speaker for Eastern Gateway Community…

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Mayor, Superintendent Give Reasons To Cheer Warren

WARREN (The Vindicator) – Mayor Doug Franklin took the members of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on a virtual tour of the city during his remarks at the annual Good Morning Warren breakfast. From the new restaurant, coffee shop and craft brewery downtown, to a new senior-citizen housing complex and dialysis center on the West Side,…

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Inspiring Minds Looks Toward Its Future at Gala

LIBERTY (Tribune Chronicle) — The nonprofit organization Inspiring Minds encouraged people to donate to the program’s future at its 11th annual gala Saturday. Founded by Deryck Toles, 36, of Warren, Inspiring Minds provides after-school and summer programs, college tours, and educational, athletic, health and personal development programs to at-risk youth. The program also organizes trips…

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Inspiring Minds Sets Fundraising Gala for April 22

WARREN (Tribune Chronicle) — Inspiring Minds is planning its 11th annual fundraising gala 4 to 7 p.m. April 22 at the Metroplex Expo Center in Liberty. It will bring together students, families, alumni, businesses, supporters and the community to celebrate the organization’s impact in the Mahoning Valley. Deryck Toles, founder / CEO of Inspiring Minds,…

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Initiative Launches Mentoring Programs in Youngstown, Warren

WARREN, YOUNGSTOWN (WKBN) – Although Barack Obama only has a few months left in his presidency, one of his initiatives could continue on in a couple of local school districts. Students from Youngstown and Warren took part in a ceremony Monday morning, launching “My Brother’s Keeper.” The program, started by the Obama Administration, aims to…

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