News Releases: ACF

Funding focuses on mentoring, literacy, housing and mental health  Akron Community Foundation's board recently announced quarterly grants totaling $5 million. The board also approved nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants selected by the foundation's...

New award series honors philanthropists who have impacted the Black community in Summit County The Black Giving Collective Fund (BGC) of Akron Community Foundation announces the creation of The Soul of Philanthropy Akron Awards, which will honor awardees in...

The Board of Directors of Akron Community Foundation has begun the search for the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners as its executive search firm. Based in Cleveland, Waverly Partners serves nonprofit...

Quarterly board discretionary grants support mental health, medical and wellness programs Akron Community Foundation awarded $4.7 million in grants during its past quarter, with its board approving $812,750 in competitive health and human services grants...

With County Council's support secured, County Executive Ilene Shapiro is establishing the Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund, a separate, tax exempt, charitable organization of Akron Community Foundation, known as a Supporting Organization. The Fund...

Grantmaking will focus on initiatives addressing housing, mental health and public safety Akron Community Foundation has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) calling for impactful project ideas that address critical needs in Summit County in the areas of...

Funding includes nearly $600,000 in civic affairs grants Akron Community Foundation's board of directors announced nearly $4.5 million in quarterly grants and distributions, benefiting hundreds of nonprofits. The board approved 53 competitive civic affairs...

Funded projects range from accessibility and security upgrades to construction Akron Community Foundation's board of directors recently approved $330,000 in capital grants, selected by the foundation's Community Investment Committee. Every other year, the...

Akron Community Foundation has been named one of Crain's 2024 Best Employers in Ohio. For the complete list of winners and rankings, see CrainsCleveland.com/BestEmployers. The full Best Employers in Ohio list was announced at an event on Aug. 15. The ranking...

For Immediate Release  Contact:  Stephanie Marsh, Director of Communications  press@akronohio.gov or 330-256-1191  Yesterday, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik brought legislation to Akron City Council to accept a grant of $57,600 from the Akron...