Tickets on sale for Women's Endowment Fund's "For Women, Forever" Celebration
Tickets to the Women's Endowment Fund's annual "For Women, Forever" celebration are now on sale at akroncf.org/ForWomenForever. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Quaker Station.
Sponsors and VIP guests are invited to an exclusive VIP reception with an open bar and appetizers at 5 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for all other guests to enjoy networking and beverages. Guests will be seated for dinner by 6:30, and the main program will begin at 6:50.
Hosted by Sara Shookman, the program will feature the announcement of the fund's 2026 grant recipients and a fireside chat with 2026 Judith A. Read Tribute Award recipient Bernett L. Williams, chief engagement officer at Akron Children's.
This year's event theme is "Strength in Action." Event chair Holli Mallak explained why the committee chose the theme, saying, "As women in Summit County, we are lucky to be surrounded by women who demonstrate strength through their daily actions. If each guest takes one thing away from the evening, I want it to be a renewed determination to empower and inspire the people in their lives."
Guests are encouraged to wear shades of gold to the event. Young professional tickets are $100, general admission tickets are $150, and VIP tickets are $250. Tickets are available online until Friday, March 13, at akroncf.org/ForWomenForever. All proceeds from the event support the Women's Endowment Fund's grantmaking to programs that improve the health and wellness, safety, and economic empowerment of women and girls in Summit County.
Major sponsors of this year's event include Akron Children's; Leppo Rents; The Read Family; and State & Federal Communications. Guests who want to reserve a table are encouraged to sponsor the event or purchase a half-table, which includes four VIP tickets, for $1,000. Sponsorships are available at akroncf.org/ForWomenForever-Sponsorship and include tickets to the event, recognition in event materials, and an invitation to a pre-celebration reception. For more information, contact Affiliate Fund Event & Volunteer Coordinator Malia Rivera-Speer at 330-436-5649 or [email protected].
About the Women's Endowment Fund
The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation was established in 1993 as a philanthropic endowment committed to encouraging the advancement of women and girls in Summit County. To date, it has grown to nearly $6 million and awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants. Contributions of any amount are welcome and can be made online at akroncf.org/give/WEF or mailed to Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, 345 W. Cedar St., Akron, OH 44307. For more information, call 330-376-8522 or visit womensendowmentfund.org.
About Akron Community Foundation
For 70 years, Akron Community Foundation has been our community's champion and generator of enduring philanthropy. In 1955, a $1 million bequest from the estate of Edwin Shaw established the community foundation. It is a philanthropic endowment of $340 million with a growing family of more than 900 funds established by charitable people and organizations from all walks of life. The community foundation and its funds welcome gifts of all kinds, including cash, bequests, stock, real estate, life insurance and retirement assets, just to name a few. To date, the community foundation's funds have awarded $267 million in grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information about Akron Community Foundation or to learn more about creating your own charitable fund, call 330-376-8522 or visit akroncf.org.