Victim Assistance Program will celebrate 20 years of victim advocacy services for the Barberton area with an open house Thursday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the organization’s Barberton Municipal Court office location, 576 W. Park Ave., in Barberton. The celebration will include refreshments, a chance to see the nonprofit’s new office space and an opportunity to learn more … [Read more...]
Bath Community Fund seeks grant proposals
Beginning Sept. 1, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals for programs that enrich the Bath community and improve residents’ quality of life. Grant applications will be considered for programs that preserve Bath’s historical and environmental legacy, enhance the local arts and culture landscape, serve youth through education and … [Read more...]
Medina County Community Fund announces impact grant to meet transportation needs
The Medina County Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced the largest grant in its 24-year history at its annual Spring into Summer event on June 22. Fund officials presented the $15,000 grant to Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers for the purchase of a new van to transport area residents to medical appointments. Altogether, more than 85 percent of this … [Read more...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund announces $13,000 in grants
The Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its 2017 grant distributions on Friday, June 16. Grants totaling $13,000 were awarded to nine nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Medina County. Since its inception in 1998, the fund has awarded 94 grants totaling nearly $150,000 to improve the lives of local women and … [Read more...]
GiveCamp offers free web, software help for Northeast Ohio nonprofits
Application deadline is May 15 -- Nonprofits needing free help with their websites, web-based applications and software solutions are invited to apply to the Eighth Annual Cleveland GiveCamp. GiveCamp is a weekend-long event July 21 through 23 that pairs technology talent with area nonprofits. Over the course of a weekend, technology professionals, developers, designers, … [Read more...]
Free PR help available for local nonprofits
Akron Chapter of PRSA provides free professional counsel for annual Pro Bono Day On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m., members of the Akron Area Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will donate their time and expertise to local nonprofit agencies for free during their eighth annual Pro Bono Day. The event will take place at the Akron-Summit Public … [Read more...]
Refugee mentoring, canoe race, urban orchard among neighborhood programs funded by City of Akron, Akron Community Foundation
The City of Akron and Akron Community Foundation have announced $206,751 in grants to help residents improve their community through the Neighborhood Partnership Program. In all, matching grants were awarded to 49 projects throughout Greater Akron, ranging from a mentoring program for adult refugees and a community orchard to an annual Halloween festival, a canoe race, … [Read more...]
Action for Akron donates marketing services for local nonprofits
Applications are being accepted now through July 15 for Action for Akron, an event being held by Kleidoscope, the nonprofit division of Kleidon & Associates. This is an opportunity for nonprofits to have professionally created informational, educational and outreach tools for their causes. The prize can go toward services such as a new logo design, website assistance, … [Read more...]
Medina County Community Fund awards $25,750 to local nonprofits
The Medina County Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation recently awarded 11 grants totaling $25,750 to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of Medina County residents. The grants were announced on Thursday, June 16, at the fund’s annual Spring into Summer event. Since its inception in 1993, the Medina County Community Fund has awarded nearly 200 grants … [Read more...]
Dance-inspired curriculum ignites music, health, literacy for local schools (Video and Article)
Art Sparks is so much more than a dance or arts program. The multifaceted nonprofit helps students with STEM learning, literature, wellness and science, but admittedly one of the most engaging programs it offers is the energetic Wiggle Jig, a dance/fitness program that employs teaching artists, a live musician in the classroom and lots of interaction. The instructor … [Read more...]
