On Friday November 9, 2018, Golden String, ISLE, and Purple Cat memorialized the late, great, Ted Hardie who passed away on October 28th. The Master of Ceremonies was Walter Mootz, Ted’s closest friend and fellow Goldenstringradio.org DJ. A breakfast was provided by Jill Perencevic and Geoff Lewis and funded by Ted’s aunt, Marilyn Morrison and…
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Farmer Casey’s Ranch Receives $750K for Camp Project
Farmer Casey’s Ranch Receives $750K for Camp Project By Jeremy Lydic YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A $750,000 grant from the Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation will ensure adult clients of Golden String Inc. will have a place for leisure, vacation and respite. Founded in 2000, Golden String is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides recreational activities to…
Our Goats Visit Downtown Youngstown
On September 16, 2018, four of our Nigerian Dwarf goats visited Downtown Youngstown for Oh Wow’s “Silly Science Sunday”. The goats were fed their orchard grass by dozens of children. Thank you to Gaba (for loaning out her goats), Tina M. for getting supplies ready, and Jill P. and Howard Martin for clean up. The…
5th Annual Golden String Fishing Derby!
Saturday Oct. 6th $5 per person due the day of the event (ISLE home management can pay in advance) Checks made out to Golden String Registration 10am Fishing 10:30 to Noon Lunch and awards to follow If Golden String is your provider and you need a ride please contact Heather- otherwise you will need…
Geneva on the Lake!
The last days of May 2017 were great ones for some Golden Stringers and ISLE clients. ISLE clients swam, bowled, played basketball and football and frisbee, shopped, and ate french fries and ice cream sundaes on the strip. The trip was coordinated by Jill Perencevic and Lisa Williams. Fifteen individuals participated in the trip. The…
Now Hiring: Grant Writer Position
Golden String is looking for a grant writer to identify, research and write grants aimed at assisting our folks with disabilities. Golden String was created in 2001 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that reaches beyond the physical needs of disabled persons and offers opportunities to increase personal fulfillment. Imagination and creativity are cultivated through a…
Local Breweries Donate Spent Grains to Our Farm
Three local breweries, Noble Creature Cask House (Downtown Youngstown), Birdfish Brewery (Columbiana) and Crooked Tongue Brewery (Pulaski) are all donating their spent grains to Farmer Casey’s Ranch benefitting both Purple Cat and Golden String Inc. The farm uses the spent grains for composting and animal feed. The spent grains help break down recyclables into usable…
Mootz Cheers On The Steelers
On Sunday, January 14, 2018, Walter Mootz braved frigid temperatures and searing winds to cheer on his beloved Steelers in an AFC playoff game. Walter was still happy after the game (his Steelers lost 45-42) because he won $38.00 at the Rivers Casino. Walter was a fan favorite in the stands and enjoyed a hot…
Purple Cat Honey Now Available
Direct from our very own Golden String Bee Apiary comes Purple Cat Honey. Why is it good to eat LOCAL honey? Bees that jump from one flower to the next end up covered in pollen spores, which are then transferred to their honey. Just a spoonful a day can help build up immunity through gradual…
Bowling is Under Way
This year bowling is off to a great start! We have moved from Wednesday nights to Tuesday nights at Camelot Lanes in Boardman from 6:30-8:30pm. Now that our bowling night is on Tuesdays, we have more lanes and room for our growing league. Our season runs from September 19th until January 30th. Stop on out…