The annual Purple Cat Prom was at St. Nicholas Parish in Struthers Nathan Lehota STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – The Purple Cat is working with local youth groups to raise money…
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Eastgate Helps Golden String and Purple Cat
Eastgate, through a federal Appalachian Grant with Mahoning County, Coitsville Township, and Golden String and Purple Cat, granted sanitary sewer lines for Farmer Casey’s Ranch. They consider us a success…
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February Employee Spotlight: Chelsea Moritz
PURPLE CAT: How many years have you worked at Purple Cat and Golden String? CHELSEA: I have been here close to two years. PURPLE CAT: What do you do for…
The Purple Cat: Catalyst for Hope
The Purple Cat transforms the lives of the area’s disabled “I saw Joe’s big smile as he got off that bus and knew we were going to be friends,” Jimmy…
Workers with Disabilities Good Fit for Seasonal Work
The Purple Cat is a local business that promotes awareness of the issue year round. They offer day programs, job training, and job opportunities. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – October is…
Monday Movie Series
WYTV Hometown Heroes: Music class turns disabled adults into rock stars
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – This week’s Hometown Heroes hope to spread the holiday cheer this season as they perform shows across the Valley and prepare a new holiday album. The…
Purple Cat Music Class on Take 5
Check out the Purple Cat Music Class (PCMC) in this edition of Take 5 With the Regional Chamber. Come and jam with our friends at The Purple Cat in this…
PCMC Live at Pabstolutely 8
The Royal Oaks in Youngstown, Ohio was the setting of one of the greatest adventures of our lives. Saturday, August 15th the Purple Cat Music Class kicked off the eighth…
Willy Wonka: A Note From the Director
To all the cast & crew: WE DID IT! We made it through another year and another play! We couldn’t have done it without all your hard work and dedication.…
John Charles is the New Goat on the Block
A special thank you goes out to our friend, Jack Shetler, for donating a new friend to Farmer Casey’s Ranch: Mini goat, John Charles. John Charles joins Spots, Pinky, Gino,…
Summer Movie Series at Covelli 2015
Jimmy Sutman on WYSU’s Doing Good
Listen to Jimmy Sutman interviewed by Gina Marinelli on WYSU’s Doing Good. Just press play on the audio player below, and you are good to go. If you have any…
Purple Cat Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
The folks over at the Purple Cat sure have mastered a taste sensastion. If you don’t have a jar of their famous Jalapeño Pepper Jelly then you ought to stock…
Gallagher’s Lunch Bucket in The Vindicator
Gallagher’s provides employment for disabled Cafe at Oakhill facility helps Golden String clients gain experience By Kalea Hall YOUNGSTOWN The turquoise, lime green and other brightly colored walls draw customers…
Our Friends Prepare Gallagher’s Lunch Bucket
Joe Gallagher’s Lunch Bucket is now open for a “soft opening” from 9:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Friday at the Oakhill Renaissance Center in Youngstown, Ohio (325 Oakhill Ave., the…
Stepping Out For Slaven fundraiser planned in memory of 23-year-old
Festival on Phelps Saturday, May 31
Festival on Phelps is Saturday, May 31 from noon to 6 p.m. on Phelps St. in Downtown Youngstown. Our goal is to highlight the wonderful businesses on Phelps Street in…
Purple Cat Newsletter Fall 2013
Welcome Note: Happy Fall y’all and welcome to the fall 2013 newsletter. We’ve had a fun and exciting fall so far and are excited about all the great things to…