News Releases: Gay Community Endowment Fund

Celebrating 25 years of holiday tradition and philanthropy, the Gay Community Endowment Fund's Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes will once again inspire generosity while opening the doors to some of Greater Akron's most beautifully decorated homes. The beloved...

Activist Jim Obergefell to participate in Q&A Tickets are now available for the Gay Community Endowment Fund's 25th Anniversary Celebration, "exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality." The event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at House...

Cumulative grantmaking surpasses $1 million On Friday, March 6, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 10 grants totaling $84,000 to programs that enhance the quality of life of Greater Akron's LGBTQ+ community. This year's...

Activist Jim Obergefell to serve as keynote speaker The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites community members and leaders to save the date for "exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality," the fund's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The...

Scholarship funds available for LGBTQ+ and allied students throughout Greater Akron The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from LGBTQ+ and allied students who make a meaningful difference in the...

The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact...

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund Tickets are on sale for the Gay Community Endowment Fund's 24th annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes, Greater Akron's premier holiday home tour. This year's live tour...

Holiday fundraiser features festively decorated homes throughout Greater Akron The Gay Community Endowment Fund, an Akron Community Foundation LGBTQ+ fund, invites the public to save the date for its 24th annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. The Sugar...

Akron Pride Festival Steering Committee to be honored with the 2025 Paul Daum Award Tickets are now available for the Gay Community Endowment Fund's 2025 annual celebration, "exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality." The event will take place on Friday, June 6, at 6...

Scholarship funds available for LGBTQ+ and allied students throughout Greater Akron The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from LGBTQ+ and allied students who make a meaningful difference in the...