Our Philosophy:

AWE Foundation was founded by Catholic lay-missionary, Daniel Pappalardo, who worked full time in El Progreso, El Salvador from 2001-2004 and who continues to spend a significant amount of time living and working in El Salvador. While living in the village, he became aware of the many needs of the people in developing countries- especially those in rural areas. He now understands that poverty is much more complex than he had ever imagined. Even though it may never be possible to totally eradicate poverty, he believes it can be minimized because he has seen it happen in El Progreso. He has learned that by promoting key areas of development such as water and education, some can escape physical and mental poverty...

Running Water

“And whoever gives to one of these little ones a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”                      

                      - Matthew 10:42 


2006 University Scholarship Recipients

New Classrooms

How to Help:
Please send your tax- deductible donation to:

AWE Foundation
4286 Burkey Road
Youngstown, OH 44515

email info@awefoundation.org
AWE Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.

AWE Foundation Board of Directors:

Daniel Pappalardo, Enterprise, OR
Rick Bombaci, Enterprise, OR
Rich Mattiussi, Youngstown, OH
Chris Cunningham, Youngstown, OH
Donna Polak, Youngstown, OH


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