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Youngstown Radio Reading Service (YRRS)
Empowering Independence Through Accessible Information
The Youngstown Radio Reading Service is a private, nonprofit station dedicated to making information accessible to individuals with visual, physical, or mental impairments across Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. YRRS provides daily readings of local newspapers, magazines, and best-selling books, along with engaging talk shows and special interest programs —ensuring that everyone has access to news, stories, and community information.
This vital service is made possible through support from the Broadcast Educational Media Commission of Ohio, United Way of Trumbull County, and Lions Clubs, with additional funding from local businesses, foundations, grants, private donors, and Goodwill’s continued operation.
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Become A Sponsor
By becoming a sponsor of the Youngstown Radio Reading Service, you help ensure that individuals with visual impairments continue to receive access to vital news, information, and enrichment programming.
Your support allows us to provide free radios, expand our reach, and sustain a service that has empowered thousands since 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Listen to the Youngstown Radio Reading Service?
YRRS (Youngstown Radio Reading Service) is broadcast via the SCA (subcarrier) of WYSU-FM in Youngstown, Ohio. It reaches listeners in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties in Ohio, as well as Mercer and Lawrence counties in Western Pennsylvania. Access is available through specially tuned radios —provided free of charge — and via the streaming service linked on this page.
To request a specially tuned radio, please contact us online or by phone at:
330-759-7921, 330-759-0100, or 1-800-452-2525.
The Youngstown Radio Reading Service is available worldwide through our streaming platform. You can listen on any computer, tablet, smartphone, or by using Amazon Alexa and Siri on iPhone. To get started, just say 'Alexa, enable the Goodwill Youngstown Radio Skill' — you only need to do this once. After that, simply say 'Alexa (or Siri), Goodwill Youngstown Radio' to listen anytime, anywhere.
How Does the Radio Reading Service Work?
YRRS is a mission service provided by Goodwill and operates out of its headquarters located on Belmont Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The Radio Reading Service staff, along with more than 70 volunteers, broadcast readings and in-house programming and assist with station operations. This includes distribution of radios for the visually impaired, transportation services, and the coordination and training of new volunteers.
How Do You Become a Radio Reading Service Volunteer?
If you’re interested in becoming a YRRS volunteer, or to make a donation, contact us online or by phone at 330-759-7921, 330-759-0100, or 1-800-452-2525. You can also sign up by filling out our volunteer request form here. We’re always looking for new volunteers to help out our staff, whether on a regular basis, or one-time commitment.
Become a Sponsor of Youngstown Radio Reading Service
As a sponsor of YRRS, you’ll reach a highly desirable demographic of loyal listeners with your messaging targeted to a specific on-air program. Know that your sponsorship will be greatly appreciated and help Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries continue to provide independent access to information for the visually and print impaired residents of our community. Our Radio Reading program is made possible with support from listeners and community members like you. Download your YRRS Sponsorship Request Form to get started, or fill out the sponsorship form above on this page.