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Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Nonprofit spotlight: Hope United
Nonprofit spotlight: Hope United
Hope United operates a 7,500-square-foot Recovery Community Organization called Tyler's Redemption Place, located in Springfield. Opened in spring 2023, Tyler's Redemption Place offers peer-based recovery support, promoting recovery and wellness with a...
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Gifts of real estate: Watch every step
Gifts of real estate: Watch every step
We're hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in giving real estate to charity. You're certainly aware that gifts of real estate to a fund at the community foundation, just like gifts...
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Philanthropy is not one-size-fits-all
Philanthropy is not one-size-fits-all
Charitable giving traditions are a big part of many peoples' lives. The ways philanthropic values translate into action and behavior, however, vary widely from person to person. And that's a good thing! When you align your charitable giving activities with...
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Bath Community Fund's Impact: Crown Point Ecology Center
Bath Community Fund's Impact: Crown Point Ecology Center
Bath Community Fund has proudly supported Crown Point Ecology Center for many years. From a cob wood-fired oven and workshops to an outdoor pavilion and donation garden, visitors can see projects that Bath Community Fund helped to fund just about anywhere on...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Nonprofit Spotlight: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) provides an inclusive community hub for visual artists in Cuyahoga Falls, with over 150 classes and workshops annually, helping 1,400 students refine their skills and showcase their creations through seven community...
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Growing your philanthropy through recurring gifts
Growing your philanthropy through recurring gifts
Developing a practice of regular contributions to your donor-advised fund at Akron Community Foundation not only allows you to systematically build a philanthropic nest egg for your annual giving to favorite charities, but it also paves the way for your...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Stewart's Caring Place
Nonprofit Spotlight: Stewart's Caring Place
A cancer diagnosis often has ripple effects across an entire family. Local nonprofit Stewart's Caring Place keeps family members, loved ones and caregivers in mind when facing this challenge. Its free services range from support groups and counseling to yoga...
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