Cecelia Sese is thankful for the Akron Inner City Soccer Club for a number of reasons. Along with practical lessons, like “look up” and “stop the ball before you kick,” she’s also learned the power of teamwork. “Inner City has been there for me,” she says. “It’s taught me leadership, sportsmanship, playing along with others.” Sese, 16, has been involved with the nonprofit … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation approves $2.7 million in education grants
Akron Community Foundation recently announced grants totaling $2,724,593, including $2,187,193 from designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $537,400 in competitive education and early learning grants awarded by its Community Investment Committee. Nearly all competitive funding went to organizations aligned with Summit Education Initiative’s … [Read more...]
