Steubenville, Ohio, April 10, 2026 – Trinity Health System has awarded $100,000 in philanthropic grants to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves. The grants, part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program, are specifically designed to address pressing health disparities and significantly enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations right here in our community.
The grant program, which is locally funded through the hospital, directly supports initiatives that improve community health, advance health equity, and enhance vital local services, through targeted charitable contributions. Collaborating 501(c)3 non-profit organizations applied to receive grant funds to address significant issues identified in Trinity Health System’s community health needs assessment.
“Supporting access to vital services delivered by non-profits in our community helps ensure individuals and families are able to obtain the services they need and contributes to overall well-being,” said Dwayne Richardson, Interim Market President, Trinity Health System.
“The Community Health Improvement Grants are a tangible example of how CommonSpirit Health is living its mission and investing to address our communities’ demonstrated health needs,” said Michael Bilton, System Director, Community Health/Community Benefit, Trinity Health System. “By financially supporting and in many cases actively partnering with local organizations in the communities served by our hospitals, we are able to help strengthen prevention, access to care, and vital services for people in crisis.”
This local initiative by Trinity Health System is part of a broader commitment by CommonSpirit Health, which awarded a total of $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide.
The following local organizations received grants to support program activities between April 2026 and March 2027:
- Ohio Valley Health Center: $40,000
- Sycamore Youth Center: $30,000
- Homeward Bound: $30,000
The checks for these grants will be presented to recipients at a ceremony on Monday, April 13, 2026, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity West.
We would like to invite all media to attend this ceremony. Jamie Yeater, Market Manager, Marketing, Trinity Health System, will be on hand to facilitate interviews with Trinity Health System representatives as well as grant recipients.
