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

to support building maintenance for Barberton Area Community Ministries

for scholarships for Hudson seniors who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and high moral standards

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

for scholarships for Hudson senior tennis players

for scholarships for Garfield High School seniors who demonstrate academic or vocational excellence and community service

for the Youth of the Year college scholarship program and a merit-based high school tuition assistance program

for scholarships for Summit County students with financial need

to support children's literacy programs

for scholarships for Akron Public Schools students pursuing a degree in education or dance

for the park's environmental education scholarships

to support the advancement and awareness of addiction and recovery, and to support animal programs and services

to support professional development for employees of the hospital's hematology-oncology division

to support research for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile duct

for scholarships for the children of Beontag (formerly Technicote, Inc.) employees, with priority given to those studying chemistry or science

for scholarships for Hudson senior baseball and softball players

to support education and rehabilitation programs for veterans

for scholarships for University of Akron students who are committed to the principles of democracy

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

to support health and civic causes

to provide services to the developmentally disabled community in Summit County

to support guest artist master classes and workshops at Tuesday Musical Association

to support substance abuse outreach and education programs

to support food pantries in Summit County

to support Akron Public Schools and Akron After School programs

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

for Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio's residency program

for the furnishing and maintenance of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's Saint Lucie Sound passenger coach

for children's educational programs and gardens at Crown Point Ecology Center

to support the Health Education Center of Akron

for educational equipment, materials and activities at Highland Elementary School

to support Glendale Cemetery and parks on West Market Street

to support the Hudson City School District

to support autism research and treatment

for scholarships for Hudson High School seniors who have a parent serving on the Hudson Fire Department and are pursuing a degree in public safety

to support the Humane Society of Summit County

to support IBH's programs for people struggling with addiction

to support Summit Metro Parks youth fishing programs

to support children's programs

to support programs that provide food, shelter and clothing to people in need

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

to support substance abuse prevention and treatment programs

for scholarships for Chardon High School seniors who demonstrate service to others and to the community

for scholarships for Medina County seniors with excellent character, academics and community service

for leadership development programming in the Hudson City School District

for scholarships for Hudson seniors with an entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills

for the Akron Art Museum

to support Barberton nonprofit organizations