On Friday, Feb. 24, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $11,500 in grants to programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local minority communities. A $1,000 grant to Global Ties Akron will support the Know Your Community – Know Your World program, which introduces students to cultures from around the globe right in … [Read more...]
Vernon L. Odom Fund seeks grant proposals
The Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation is seeking grant proposals for programs that promote racial harmony or improve the quality of life within Summit County’s minority communities. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations should apply online by Dec. 15, 2015. A link to the grant application is available at www.akroncf.org/applyOdom. The Vernon L. Odom … [Read more...]
Vernon L. Odom Fund grants support diversity initiatives throughout Summit County
On Friday, Feb. 20, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $13,000 in grants to programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local minority communities. More than half of the grants will support programs for minority youth, including a $1,000 grant to Crown Point Ecology Center for the 2015 Summer Farm & Science Camp. The … [Read more...]
