Collaboration will support women’s leadership programs, gender equity The Greater Akron Chamber and Women’s Network recently announced a formal partnership with the goals of enhancing gender equity and inclusion across the region. “We’re thrilled to formalize our partnership with the Women’s Network,” said Steve Millard, president and CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber. … [Read more...]
Women’s fund to celebrate 25th anniversary at annual dinner March 6
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and community leaders to save the date for its annual “For Women, Forever” dinner, which will take place Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This year’s event will celebrate the fund’s 25th anniversary of empowering women and girls throughout Greater Akron and pay tribute to its six founders. Fund leaders … [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...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund announces new signature event
This fall, the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund will launch a new community event to celebrate the outstanding impact of individuals and organizations that are making a difference in the lives of women and children in Medina County. The Seasons of Giving event will build on the legacy of the fund’s signature Festival of Trees fundraiser, which raised nearly $150,000 for … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund celebrates Mother’s Day by honoring SHEroes
With Mother’s Day approaching, the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites community members to honor the important women in their lives with a gift that will last forever. Through April 30, donors can make tribute or memorial gifts in honor of their SHEroes – the women who have made a significant impact on them as a mother, sister, friend or mentor. In … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund awards $114,460 to women’s and girls’ causes
On Friday, the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $114,460 to 19 nonprofit organizations that uplift women and girls in Summit County. This latest round of grants represents the largest amount awarded in a single year in the fund’s 24-year history and brings its cumulative grant-making total to more than $960,000. Among this year’s funding … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for financial, safety, health programs
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for programs that support social change for women and/or girls in the following areas: Economic Empowerment, including entrepreneurship, asset-building and financial literacy programs; programs that create better jobs, better access to jobs, and quality, affordable child care for women; … [Read more...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund awards $11,250 to nonprofits serving women, children
The Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund, a permanent philanthropic endowment of Akron Community Foundation, announced its 2016 grant distributions Friday. Grants totaling $11,250 were awarded to seven qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Medina County. Since its inception in 1998, the fund has awarded 85 grants totaling $136,272 to … [Read more...]
Tickets on sale for Women’s Endowment Fund dinner featuring Akron Marathon founders
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will welcome Akron Marathon founders Steve and Jeannine Marks as the featured guests at its “For Women, Forever” annual dinner on March 10. Since founding the Akron Marathon in 2003, Steve and Jeannine have grown the race into a world-class event that annually generates more than $8 million in economic impact for the … [Read more...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund awards $13,570 to local nonprofits
The Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund, a permanent philanthropic endowment of Akron Community Foundation, announced its 2015 grant distributions Friday. Grants totaling $13,570 were awarded to nine qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Medina County. Since its inception in 1998, the fund has awarded 78 grants totaling $125,022 to … [Read more...]
