Local Businessmen Give Back with Support for Local Causes

The Teaberry name and Winkle Electric have been in the Mahoning Valley for more than 60 years, and the prosperity and success of the Mahoning Valley is something that Rick and Larry Teaberry are very passionate about. This passion is evident in the duo’s eagerness to contribute to a variety of causes throughout the area. As owners of a prosperous local business, the brothers feel it is their responsibility to support the community that has helped them succeed.

Most recently the Teaberrys made a substantial donation to the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Austintown, Ohio. The pair has made notable donations to several area schools, including Youngstown City and Canfield. The Teaberry’s also contributed to the construction of both a new Welcome Center and a Health Center at Camp Fitch. Larry continues to work to raise funds and support for the YMCA youth summer camp, located on Lake Erie.

In October of 2006, the Teaberry brothers contributed $50,000 to the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross, a cause special to Rick Teaberry (he has been a member of their Board of Directors since 2004). The Teaberrys have given extra support to the Mahoning Valley Red Cross’ Planned Giving/Major Gift Program which Rick was selected to chair, donating more than $10,000.

“We want to invest back into the local community that has been so good
to us,” Larry said. The Teaberrys plan to continue to support area charities by returning a portion of the money they’ve made over the years.