Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio (GOTRNEO) will host its 21st semi-annual 5K event Saturday, May 20. The Spring 5K event will bring 1,100 girls from five Northeast Ohio counties to participate, alongside an additional 2,000 coaches, parents, family, friends and community members. This spring’s event will host James Hardy, chief of staff and assistant to the Mayor of Akron, to … [Read more...]
Girls on the Run wraps up 20th semi-annual 5K event
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio (GOTRNEO) recently hosted its 20th semi-annual 5K event at Mayfield High School. Nearly 800 girls from five Northeast Ohio counties, joined by coaches, family, friends and community members, participated in this celebratory race that culminated a 10-week session aimed at empowering young girls to realize their limitless potential while improving … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation awards $1.8 million in grants
Health, Human Services grants include $86,000 to address homelessness Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors recently approved grants totaling $1.8 million, including $1.3 million in grants from 82 designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $495,468 in competitive health and human services grants chosen by the organization’s Community … [Read more...]
