News Releases: Women's Endowment Fund

Proceeds support women and girls in Greater Akron THIS IS A PAST EVENT The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its annual "Who Is Your SHEro?" campaign will run through April 30, with a goal to raise $60,000 to benefit women and...

The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation has approved $204,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits, bringing the fund's cumulative grantmaking total to more than $1.9 million. Fund officials announced these grants yesterday during its "For Women,...

THIS IS A PAST EVENT Event will feature EY Vice Chair and US-Central Region Managing Partner, Julie Boland, and Judith A. Read Tribute Award recipient, Dr. Sandy Auburn The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and...

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: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations should apply for a grant online within the...

Fund announces nearly $200,000 in grants to programs that uplift and empower women and girls. Yesterday, the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation celebrated uplifting women and girls with nearly 400 guests during its "For Women, Forever"...

Although summer is a time of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation – the Women's Endowment Fund has been working passionately in preparation for our new year.  In June, we honored and celebrated the commitment of Cindy Johnson, assurance & advisory...

THIS IS A PAST EVENT Event will feature FedEx Custom Critical President & CEO, Ramona Hood; Judith A. Read Tribute Award recipient, Jacqueline A. Silas-Butler, Esq. The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and...

It's hard to formulate the right words to express the emotions that 2020 has brought out of all of us. I often reflect and question, "what are we supposed to take away from this year?" We all have faced challenges and obstacles brought on by recent...

On May 12, the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation celebrated uplifting women and girls with more than 700 guests during its first-ever "For Women, From Home" In-Home Dinner and Online Program. The virtual event replaced the fund's...

The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation has awarded a record $200,004 to 31 nonprofit organizations, bringing its cumulative grantmaking total to more than $1.5 million. Among this year's funding priorities were...