Our Funds

to support emerging needs in Greater Akron in the areas of arts and culture, civic affairs, health and human services, and education

to benefit the Black community in and around Greater Akron

to strengthen the Green community by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives

to support major capital improvements and landscaping projects at the historic Preservation House building on West Market Street in Akron

for historic gravesite restoration and public cemetery beautification in Coventry Township

to help children who are financially disadvantaged attend the Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs

to support children's programs

for scholarships for Akron-area seniors who participate in music programs

to enrich the lives of disabled and disadvantaged youth by giving them opportunities to attend collegiate and professional sporting events

for scholarships for Hudson seniors who plan to study drawing, painting or graphic arts

for Community Support Services

for the Cuyahoga Falls High School football program

Established to honor and memorialize Renee Blackstock, who excelled in her academic studies and was valedictorian of both Garfield High School (1976) and The University of Akron (1980).  Renee also led an active and well-rounded lifestyle. She was dedicated to her family and benevolent toward health, education and animal welfare. Additionally, Renee was a faith-based woman who used that to guide her life. The fund provides scholarships for graduating Garfield CLC high school seniors pursuing a postsecondary degree.

for scholarships for Hudson High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in scientific areas of study, including engineering, environmental studies, medicine and biology

to support Ellet Community Learning Center's scholarship program for graduating seniors

for scholarships for Firestone CLC seniors who have participated in an athletic program and demonstrate financial need

to provide scholarships for Akron Public Schools seniors with a focus on raising awareness for those who have overcome obstacles that may have prevented them from fully realizing their healthy potential

to support human services and education programs

for leadership diversity scholarships for Akron Public Schools high school students

to facilitate coalitions of community resources for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention planning in Summit County

to support programs that empower cancer patients and their families while improving their quality of life

to support the maintenance and operation of park trails

for educational programs at Archbishop Hoban High School, Our Lady of the Elms High School, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and Walsh Jesuit High School

for scholarships for Cuyahoga Falls High School graduating seniors, with priority given to students who have encountered adversity

to support Community Legal Aid

to support Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy

for scholarships for graduating seniors in Summit County majoring in fine art or art education, with a strong preference toward a focus in fiber arts

to support research efforts that will identify treatments, therapies, and ultimately a cure for Alexander disease and other leukodystrophies

to support human services and education programs

for scholarships for graduate students pursuing a degree in the field of mental health treatment

for scholarships for Project GRAD Akron participants majoring in education

for scholarships for employees and their children of Geis Companies, Wild Eagle and Metropolitan at The 9, as well as the company’s subcontractors and vendors

to provide compassionate end-of-life care services for indigent, homeless and abandoned individuals in the Greater Akron area

to support music, health and children's programs

to support the work of Victim Assistance Program in meeting the needs of those impacted by gun violence in our community

for scholarships for St. Sebastian Parish School graduates who will attend St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

to support public health institutions

for scholarships for active and former 4-H members in Summit and Portage counties

to support the NEOMED Foundation

for scholarships for minority seniors at Medina High School with financial need

to support the Hudson City School District

for scholarships for Hudson seniors with exemplary community service and academic excellence

to support Hudson City School District's Innovation in Teaching Program

for library services at Green Intermediate School

for scholarships for Hudson senior athletes who display team pride and sportsmanship, as well as academic and athletic excellence

to support the renovation, expansion and enhancement of the IBH Addiction Recovery facility

for Keep Akron Beautiful

for scholarships for high school seniors of Italian American descent in Summit County

to support children's programs

for scholarships for Hudson senior special education students

for the Association of College Unions International

for scholarships for Firestone CLC seniors who have lettered in a varsity sport

to support health and human services programs, and programs addressing homelessness

for scholarships for residents of Litchfield Township who are graduating from Buckeye High School

for St. Vincent de Paul Parish School

for scholarships for Marbles Tournament winners

for scholarships for Ellet High School seniors with a history of community service

for scholarships for female nontraditional students in Medina County

for Tuesday Musical Association

to support the NEOMED urology residency program

to support the museum's operations and ensure its long-term success

for scholarships for Akron Public Schools seniors pursuing an education degree

to support nonprofit organizations that improve life for adults with developmental disabilities, including those that train residential providers