Our Mission

Fairhaven Foundation, established in 1997 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, was created to help children and adults with developmental disabilities who attended the Fairhaven School and workshops. Over time, the work of the foundation has changed. Our mission remains committed to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, but with greater reach and impact. Fairhaven Foundation is now Abilities Unite Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. Our new name and logo helps to better represent our mission and work. We’re pleased to share we will now be supporting individuals of all abilities and ages in Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties.

Over the last four years, we’ve lived our mission by creating meaningful opportunities, providing resources, and promoting community inclusion to enrich the lives of those we serve. We have provided low-cost community experiences to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Mahoning Valley. Each event is a testament to the importance and desire of communities coming together for a unified mission of celebrating abilities, supporting inclusion, and promoting respect for people with developmental disabilities. We also award grants to help individuals in emergency situations, provide support for therapeutic and educational camp opportunities, purchase adaptive clothing and equipment, and provide for unexpected expenses.

Our work also includes a focus on individual needs. Many expenses that are not covered by waivers, insurance, or are beyond the means for those on fixed and sole incomes, create financial hardships. We award grants to help individuals in emergency situations, provide support for therapeutic and educational camp opportunities, purchase adaptive clothing and equipment, and provide for unexpected expenses.

With your support, we can continue our work in the Mahoning Valley.