Fund announces impact grants to address infant mortality crisis in Summit County -- The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is celebrating $1 million in grants to programs that uplift and empower women and girls throughout Greater Akron. The fund recently awarded $183,000 to 23 nonprofit organizations, bringing its cumulative grantmaking total to more … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for financial, safety, health programs
Impact grant of up to $50,000 will focus on reducing the infant mortality rate in Summit County -- The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for programs that enrich the lives of local women and girls in the following areas: Economic Empowerment, including entrepreneurship, asset-building and financial literacy programs; … [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...]
Women’s forum addresses racial disparity of infant mortality in Summit County
Local experts convene to discuss barriers, solutions -- The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation convened a group of nearly 100 health and social service professionals Sept. 14 to discuss issues related to infant mortality in Summit County. The 2017 Forum on Women and Girls, held at the American Red Cross in Akron, brought together experts, service … [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 event featuring Savannah James raises nearly $100,000
On March 7, nearly 450 local leaders gathered at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn to celebrate women’s philanthropy and to honor Savannah James, founder of the I PROMise Makeover and the Women of Our Future mentorship program. James, a successful businesswoman and pioneering philanthropist, was the featured speaker at “For Women, Forever,” the annual celebration of the Women’s … [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 annual dinner features Savannah James
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will welcome Savannah James as the featured guest at its “For Women, Forever” annual dinner on March 7. Born and raised in Akron, Savannah James is a successful businesswoman, pioneering philanthropist, devoted wife and loving mother. Striking a positive balance between family, career and community, she embodies … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund annual dinner to feature Savannah James
The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will welcome Savannah James as the featured guest at its “For Women, Forever” annual dinner on March 7. Born and raised in Akron, Savannah James is a successful businesswoman, pioneering philanthropist, devoted wife and loving mother. Striking a positive balance between family, career and community, she embodies … [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...]
