Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. Presents
The Elephant In The Room: Power, Posture, and Principle in the Helping Sector
Thursday, December 3, 2026
The Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office is open to phone sales only
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Contact: 330-259-0555
For most events, the exterior doors will open one hour prior to the scheduled event start time.
The Elevator is located in the south west corner just inside the ADA / Garden Entrance on the left.
Restrooms may be found on all levels. Accessible (ADA) restrooms may be found off of the ground floor (Ballroom) lobby & across from the elevator on the balcony/third level.
All parking is free for Stambaugh Auditorium Events. Please call ahead for ADA Parking.
ADA Seating:
There is ADA accessible seating for all events. ADA accessible seating in the Concert Hall is available on the main floor only. Balcony & Gallery are not ADA accessible. Please call the box office if ADA accessible seating is needed.
Events and prices are subject to change or cancellation. Ticket Service Fees of up to $7.00 may be assessed to the face value of each ticket purchased. All sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
1000 Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
What if the greatest barriers to community progress aren’t a lack of resources or good intentions – but the conversations we’ve avoided having?
On December 3, 2026, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, through the RISE Community Collaborative, will host The Elephant in the Room: Power, Posture, and Principle in the Helping Sector – Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough.
More than a conference, this is an immersive experience designed to challenge assumptions, foster courageous dialogue, and inspire collaborative action across philanthropy, business, government, healthcare, education, and the nonprofit sector.
We’re inviting organizations to become sponsors, not simply to support a single event, but to invest in a broader movement toward more innovative, collaborative, and community-centered systems.
We’re inviting organizations to become sponsors, not simply to support a single event, but to invest in a broader movement toward more innovative, collaborative, and community-centered systems.
Sponsorship helps make possible not only this transformational experience, but also our year-round Beyond Good Intentions dialogue and learning series and expanded Community Resiliency Model (CRM) trainings, ensuring these conversations continue long after December and are translated into practical tools, stronger partnerships, and lasting community impact.
Unlike traditional conferences where participants leave with a folder of notes, The Elephant in the Room is intentionally designed to spark honest dialogue, build authentic cross-sector relationships, and create momentum for tangible systems change. It is a space where difficult conversations become collaborative solutions and where leaders committed to the future of our communities come together to move from intention to action.
We invite you to explore the event, sponsorship opportunities, and vision or this initiative by clicking the button to the left on this page.
We hope you’ll consider joining us as we build something that extends far beyond a single day, but one that strengthens our community’s capacity to lead, adapt, and transform together.
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. Presents
The Elephant In The Room: Power, Posture, and Principle in the Helping Sector
Thursday, December 3, 2026
The Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office is open to phone sales only
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Contact: 330-259-0555
For most events, the exterior doors will open one hour prior to the scheduled event start time.
The Elevator is located in the south west corner just inside the ADA / Garden Entrance on the left.
Restrooms may be found on all levels. Accessible (ADA) restrooms may be found off of the ground floor (Ballroom) lobby & across from the elevator on the balcony/third level.
All parking is free for Stambaugh Auditorium Events. Please call ahead for ADA Parking.
ADA Seating:
There is ADA accessible seating for all events. ADA accessible seating in the Concert Hall is available on the main floor only. Balcony & Gallery are not ADA accessible. Please call the box office if ADA accessible seating is needed.
Events and prices are subject to change or cancellation. Ticket Service Fees of up to $7.00 may be assessed to the face value of each ticket purchased. All sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
1000 Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
What if the greatest barriers to community progress aren’t a lack of resources or good intentions – but the conversations we’ve avoided having?
On December 3, 2026, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, through the RISE Community Collaborative, will host The Elephant in the Room: Power, Posture, and Principle in the Helping Sector – Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough.
More than a conference, this is an immersive experience designed to challenge assumptions, foster courageous dialogue, and inspire collaborative action across philanthropy, business, government, healthcare, education, and the nonprofit sector.
We’re inviting organizations to become sponsors, not simply to support a single event, but to invest in a broader movement toward more innovative, collaborative, and community-centered systems.
We’re inviting organizations to become sponsors, not simply to support a single event, but to invest in a broader movement toward more innovative, collaborative, and community-centered systems.
Sponsorship helps make possible not only this transformational experience, but also our year-round Beyond Good Intentions dialogue and learning series and expanded Community Resiliency Model (CRM) trainings, ensuring these conversations continue long after December and are translated into practical tools, stronger partnerships, and lasting community impact.
Unlike traditional conferences where participants leave with a folder of notes, The Elephant in the Room is intentionally designed to spark honest dialogue, build authentic cross-sector relationships, and create momentum for tangible systems change. It is a space where difficult conversations become collaborative solutions and where leaders committed to the future of our communities come together to move from intention to action.
We invite you to explore the event, sponsorship opportunities, and vision or this initiative by clicking the button to the left on this page.
We hope you’ll consider joining us as we build something that extends far beyond a single day, but one that strengthens our community’s capacity to lead, adapt, and transform together.
