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Kathy Booth funds women forever in her mother's name

One of the purposes of the Women's Endowment Fund is to enrich the lives of women in our community – all of the mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces and friends who are woven into the fabric of our families. By improving life for...

International Institute of Akron

When Uzbek refugee Bahrom Abdurasulov fled his war-torn country in 2005, he knew re-establishing his life in the United States would be a formidable challenge. He had limited English skills, no local support system, and very few resources. What he never...

Trails Forever Legacy Fund

During his 21 years as superintendent, John Debo had a looming frustration about the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It wasn't the staff; they were top notch. And it wasn't the numbers; the park attracted millions every year. Ironically, the common element...

George Stevens Fund

In 1930, George Stevens was looking for a way to make a lasting gift to his community. The Akron native had spent much of his life climbing the ranks at a paper company in Hartford City, Ind., and was known for his quiet kindness and dedication to helping...

Mark and Michele Allio Family Fund

On Dec. 22, hundreds of people stood waiting in line for food at four local churches. They came hoping to get just enough food for Christmas, but they left carrying much more: whole 12-pound turkeys. "The look on their faces, realizing they were getting these...

Millennium Fund gets surprise gift from Santa Claus

It was an unlikely chain of events that led Medina County resident Bob Pohto to the Millennium Fund for Children. Pohto was flying out of Akron-Canton Regional Airport last December for a business trip in Mississippi when he came across someone handing out...

Flashes of Hope brightens lives of children fighting cancer

Five-year-old Makayla Corrigan giggles, and a camera flash lights up the room. "No smiling!" the photographer teases. "And definitely don't laugh at me!" She laughs louder, and he snaps picture after picture of her in various poses: a silly one with her...

Steven Baach Charities Fund

From the time he learned to walk, Steven Baach was playing sports. "Steve was either kicking, shooting, throwing, hitting or catching a ball," said his father, Mike Baach. "As he grew, whether it was soccer, basketball, baseball or golf, he occupied all his...

Dante Lavelli Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund at Akron Community Foundation is carrying on the legacy of a local hero. Established in 2010, the Dante B. and Joy W. Lavelli Athletic Academic Scholarship Fund honors the career of the Browns football legend by helping athletes at Hudson...

Andreoli Fund rebuilds cabins for kids

Beneath a blanket of August sun and humidity, Rennick and Dee Andreoli uncovered a little piece of heaven – or, at the very least, a haven for a special group of children. Their afternoon at Akron Rotary Camp began with sounds of water splashing, counselors...

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