Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the city of Akron’s restriction of hosting city-sponsored events of more than 250 people through Sept. 7, the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile on June 27, and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k on Aug. 8, are cancelled. The FirstEnergy Akron … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation distributes nearly $50K in grants to nonprofits facing financial strain during coronavirus outbreak
Akron Community Foundation announced $48,000 in grants to assist nonprofits during the coronavirus outbreak. A $10,000 grant from the Food Pantry Capacity Fund at Akron Community Foundation will help the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank directly serve food pantries throughout the area. An additional $38,000 was awarded from … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $49,000 to area youth programs
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio is one of a number of local nonprofits receiving a grant from the Millennium Fund for Children. Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 26 grants totaling $49,000 to children’s programs throughout Greater Akron. The community foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 6 meeting, bringing … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that create … [Read more...]
Grant proposals sought for programs serving adults with developmental disabilities
The Parent Coalition Heritage Fund for Adults with Special Needs is currently accepting grant applications. The field-of-interest fund was established at Akron Community Foundation in 2011 by the Parent Coalition for Persons with Disabilities. Grants of up to $1,200 will support organizations that educate residential staff about caring for adults with developmental … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $43,750 to area youth programs
Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 31 grants totaling $43,750 to children’s programs throughout Greater Akron. The community foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 7 meeting, bringing the fund’s cumulative grantmaking to more than $750,000. A partnership of the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and Akron Community … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for LGBTQ+ programs
Beginning Nov. 15, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants starting at $1,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that … [Read more...]
Summit Senior Coalition announces GettingWiser.org, online resource for older adults
The Summit Senior Coalition has announced the launch of GettingWiser.org, a comprehensive resource site aimed at empowering Summit County seniors and those with disabilities to help make getting older, better. The Summit Senior Coalition is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations and government agencies - funded by Akron Community Foundation - that work together to … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Towpath Freedom 5k honors veterans Nov. 10
The 7th Annual Towpath Freedom 5k will honor U.S. veterans, along with supporting the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration begins 8:30 p.m. at Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St. in downtown Akron, and the event will kick off with a flag ceremony and National Anthem in honor of Veteran’s Day. Pins will be presented to those who have served. The race … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation, city of Akron award more than $200,000 in Neighborhood Partnership grants
The City of Akron and Akron Community Foundation have announced $203,840 in grants to help residents improve their community through the Neighborhood Partnership Program. In all, matching grants were awarded to 51 projects throughout Greater Akron that will help strengthen neighborhoods from Goodyear Heights to North Hill. An art garden in the Highland Square neighborhood will … [Read more...]
