News Releases

More than $70,000 awarded in 2023 to support LGBTQ+ community On Friday, March 3, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 15 grants totaling $71,354 to programs that enhance the quality of life of Greater Akron's LGBTQ+...

Grants will support after-school mentoring programs, a new art exhibit and more On Friday, March 3, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to programs dedicated to enriching the quality of life among local communities...

A reimagined event will feature National Geographic Media executive Debra Adams Simmons and Summa Health executive Tracy Carter THIS IS A PAST EVENT Tickets to the Women's Endowment Fund's 30th Anniversary Celebration are now on sale at...

Green Community Fund announced during State of the City Address A new community fund has been established to support civic initiatives throughout the City of Green. The Green Community Fund was officially announced to the public during Thursday's State of the...

Akron Community Foundation's board recently approved two grants as part of its proactive grantmaking, which supports nonprofits that offer programming in one of the foundation's three current priorities: drugs and addiction; diversity, equity and inclusion;...

What is the Green Community Fund? Established by a group of forward-thinking Green residents, the Green Community Fund is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening our city by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed...

Akron Community Foundation's Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 33 grants totaling $55,000 to children's programs throughout the Greater Akron area. The community foundation's board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 2 meeting, bringing...

Latest grants support student enrichment, equine therapy programs and more On Friday, Dec. 2, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Bath Township. This brings...

Record amount distributed for competitive health and human services grants   Akron Community Foundation's board recently announced quarterly grants totaling $5 million and approved $722,609 in competitive health and human...

National Geographic Media executive Debra Adams Simmons to deliver keynote address THIS IS A PAST EVENT The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and community leaders to save the date for its annual "For Women, Forever"...