Jeffrey Hayden Mandel passed away after an extended illness at his home in Struthers. Services for Jeffrey will be at the Shriver-Allison-Courtney-Weller-King Funeral Home at 1:00pm on Wednesday and burial will be at the Akron Orthodox Jewish Cemetery at 2:30pm. Jeffrey was born on January 30, 1949 in Youngstown and attended the Youngstown City Schools. Jeffrey attended…
Our ISLE hero for July is Walter Mootz! Walter is fighting back against his diabetes by eating healthily and working out at the Downtown Youngstown YMCA. Walter attends the YMCA with his staff member Gil Pagan and then often enjoys spinning tunes at Goldenstringradio.org. Walter has lost over 20 pounds. Walter loves Michael Jackson, Elvis,…
Q. How many years have you worked at ISLE A. I have worked a total of 6 years at ISLE. Q. What Department to you work in A. I am the billing supervisor and I LOVE it! Q. Name someone else from ISLE (a client) that inspires you and why? A. Rachel Levoff is one…
Our ISLE hero for June 2012 is Matthew Campbell! Matthew is recouperating from major surgery and is working on physical and occupational therapy. He has been extremely brave throughout the entire ordeal. Matthew loves the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chuck Norris, police officers, and cowboy hats. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Miami artist, Elio Mercado graced sunny Youngstown on Saturday May 25. Mercado painted his mural “Lynched Dreams” on the side of 28 and 32 Fifth Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The building will someday house ISLE, Inc. and Purple Cat offices and programs. The building is located across from the WRTA Station in Downtown Youngstown. The…
Raphael’s beauty school generously donated their services to the Purple Cat gals before the 2013 Golden String prom. Raphael’s students worked their magic on formal hair styles, manicures, pedicures & make-up for the girls. The ladies looked amazing!!!! Everyone left the day of beauty with a goodie bag that included hair products & a beautiful…
Some ISLE Inc. and Purple Cat clients recently spent time in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A nine hour drive? Not daunting to us! We took four vans to Virginia Beach and stayed in a beachfront house replete with elevator, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and hot tub! We were blessed with warm weather and enjoyed the sand and…
The Pearl Street Mission which houses ISLE offices, the Purple Cat, and Golden String Radio is facing many improvements. One exciting improvement is a remodeling of the gymnasium. The Gym was recently magnificently painted by Leo Jay’s Carney Painting and is getting a new floor sanding and new basketball lines painted on the floor. Donated…
Alpaca’s sheared at Farmer Casey’s Ranch. On Friday May 10, 2013, our Purple Cat alpacas were sheared to guarantee a cooler summer for our fine Peruvian friends. The wool will be used for looming. Dallas Winston, Wally Castle, Beulah, and Honey Boo Boo were not big fans of the process.
Joe Gallagher Day Was May 14th! Our inspiration and founder, Mr. Joe Gallagher would have celebrated his 71st Birthday this week! Our tributes include: all ISLE, Inc. and Purple Cat entities were closed on the 14th. Free Ice Cream sandwiches were distributed to all Purple Catters and employees on the day, and Golden String Radio…
