Grant History - Akron Community Foundation

Since it was founded, the Millennium Fund for Children has invested nearly $800,000 into grassroots children's programs all over Northeast Ohio.

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2019 Grants

In 2019, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $49,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

A Special Wish Foundation, to support the Sparkles of Joy program in Summit and Medina counties, which grants wishes to immunocompromised children, $1,000
ACCESS, to provide meals, clothing, health assessments and academic support for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Akron Children’s Museum, to provide free tickets to the museum for disadvantaged children in Greater Akron, $2,000
Akron Interfaith Immigration Advocates, to support programs and activities for Akron’s immigrant youth, regardless of their immigration status, $2,000
Art Sparks, for Dynamite Duos, an inclusive dance and music curriculum in Akron Public Schools that celebrates students with developmental disabilities while fostering acceptance by their nondisabled peers, $2,000
Autism Society of Greater Akron, to support the iCan Bike camp, which teaches individuals with developmental disabilities to ride a two-wheel bicycle, $2,000
Battered Women’s Shelter, to support enrichment activities for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Caring for Kids, to give children in foster care personal recognition and special attention, like a present on their birthday, that they otherwise may not receive, $2,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association, to provide warm winter pajamas for abused and neglected children in foster care, $2,000
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $1,000
City of Akron Police Department, to support the expansion of Safety Town Year-Round to all kindergarten students in Akron Public Schools, $2,000
Fallen Fathers Foundation, for the after-school program, which provides a safe environment for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, $2,000
Family Promise of Summit County, to purchase linens, toiletries and diapers for homeless babies and children, $2,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with healthy food for the weekend, $2,000
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio, to provide running apparel and supplies for girls in need so they can train for the program’s signature 5k event, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center, to provide semimonthly bags of nutritious food for each student at Findley Community Learning Center, $2,000
Limitless Ambition, to empower teen girls in the Summit County Juvenile Court system who have been impacted by abuse or neglect to improve their self-esteem, achieve their academic goals, and develop leadership skills, $2,000
OPEN M, to provide gifts, school supplies and food to children during the holiday season, $2,000
Rape Crisis Center, to support trauma therapy for youth impacted by sexual violence, $2,000
Ronald McDonald House Akron, to provide a home away from home for families with children receiving care at Akron Children’s Hospital, $2,000
Shelter Care, to provide activities for youth in short-term residential crisis shelters that teach healthy coping strategies and independent living skills, $2,000
South Street Ministries, to support an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Stewart’s Caring Place, to provide social events and support services for children who are undergoing cancer treatments or have a loved one who has experienced cancer, $2,000
Summit Choral Society, to provide free concert tickets to underserved youth, $2,000
Victory Gallop, to purchase recognition items for children with special needs and life-threatening illnesses who complete the therapeutic riding program, $1,000
Weathervane Community Playhouse, to provide theater class scholarships for children from low-income families, $2,000

2018 Grants

In 2018, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $43,750 to 31 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS, to provide meals, clothing, health assessments and academic support for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Akron Children’s Museum, to provide free tickets to the museum for disadvantaged children in Greater Akron, $1,000
Battered Women’s Shelter, to support enrichment activities for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Birthcare of Medina County, to provide diapers for infants and toddlers in need, $500
Bright Star Books, to provide books for young children who receive services from Summit County WIC clinics, $1,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association, to provide warm winter pajamas for abused and neglected children in foster care, $2,000
Child Guidance & Family Solutions, to provide trauma counseling for Bhutanese refugee students at Jennings Community Learning Center, $1,000
Children's Concert Society of Akron, to support scholarships for live concert performances at the Akron Civic Theatre for Akron Public Schools students, $500
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $1,000
Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, to celebrate students’ achievements in the agency’s ballroom dance residency program at the annual Colors of the Rainbow Team Match event, $1,500
Dreams Academy, for an eight-week mentoring program for African-American males ages 7 to 15 that teaches problem solving, etiquette, academic, financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills, $2,000
Family Promise of Summit County, to purchase linens, toiletries and diapers for homeless babies and children, $2,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with healthy food for the weekend, $1,500
GASP: Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection, to support child safety activities, including child identification kits, community outreach programs and educational materials, $1,000
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio, to provide running apparel and supplies for girls in need so they can train for the program’s signature 5k event, $1,000
Good Neighbors, to provide toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to children in need, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center, to distribute food to children at Findley Community Learning Center, $1,000
The Illusion Factory, to support free children’s theater performances for Akron Public Schools students, $1,250
Limitless Ambition, to provide Summit County girls in foster care with Dream Kits, an educational curriculum that increases self-esteem, promotes academic achievement, and cultivates leadership skills, $1,000
Medina Community Police Activity League, to support after-school field trips that foster positive relationships between police officers and students in Medina County, $1,000
OPEN M, to provide gifts, school supplies and food to children in need during the holiday season, $1,000
Proyecto Raices, to provide transportation for students in the Proyecto Raices program, which provides a safe space for Hispanic children in Greater Akron to celebrate their culture while engaging in educational and artistic activities, $2,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Heroes 4 Hope program, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
RePlay for Kids, to support a workshop where volunteers in Summit County can learn how to adapt toys for children with disabilities, $1,000
Ronald McDonald House Akron, to provide a home away from home for families with children receiving care at Akron Children’s Hospital, $2,000
South Street Ministries, to support an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Stewart’s Caring Place, to purchase craft supplies, toys and books for the Kids Room, a place where children affected by cancer can relax, play and learn coping skills, $1,500
Victim Assistance Program, for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,000
Victory Gallop, to support an eight-week winter fitness program for children with special needs to increase their agility and promote healthy behaviors, $1,000
Weathervane Community Playhouse, to provide theater class scholarships for children from low-income families, $2,000
The Well Community Development Corporation, to support a one-on-one mentoring program for fourth-grade students at Mason Community Learning Center, $2,000

2017 Grants

In 2017, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $42,800 to 31 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS, to provide meals, clothing, health assessments and academic support for children living at the shelter, $1,000
Akron Children’s Museum, to provide free tickets to the museum for disadvantaged children in Greater Akron, $1,000
Akron Public Schools, North High School, to create a new digital learning lab that will enhance the school’s robotics and technology programs, $1,500
Art Sparks, to support Fabulous Fitness, a movement and music enrichment program that uses dance to teach students at Akron Public Schools about nutrition and exercise, $1,000
Battered Women’s Shelter, to provide enrichment activities and field trips for children living at the shelter, $1,000
Big Love Network, to support a nonpartisan civic engagement program that empowers teens to create lasting change in their communities, $1,000
Birthcare of Medina County, to provide warm winter pajamas and bathing supplies for infants and toddlers in need, $500
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, to support after-school enrichment programs that increase the reading proficiency of at-risk youth, $500
Bright Star Books, to provide books to young children who receive services from Summit County WIC clinics, $2,000
Caring for Kids, to purchase gifts to celebrate the birthdays and special accomplishments of children in foster care, $1,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association, to provide warm winter pajamas for abused and neglected children in foster care, $2,000
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $1,500
Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, to celebrate students’ achievements in the agency’s ballroom dance residency program at the annual Colors of the Rainbow Team Match event, $1,000
DAWN: Developing Alternatives for Women in New Communities, to purchase art supplies for a crafting class for refugee girls in Akron’s North Hill neighborhood, $500
Family Promise of Summit County, to purchase linens, toiletries and diapers for homeless babies and children, $2,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with healthy food for the weekend, $2,000
Magical Theatre Company, to support theater productions and drama workshops for homeless youth in Akron, $1,000
Medina Community Police Activity League, to support after-school field trips that foster positive relationships between police officers and students in Medina County, $1,000
OutSupport, for support services for transgender youth in Northeast Ohio, $1,500
Pastoral Counseling Service, to support a drug abuse prevention program for middle schoolers and student athletes in Akron Public Schools, $1,800
Proyecto Raices, to provide transportation for students in the Proyecto Raices program, which provides a safe space for Hispanic children in Greater Akron to celebrate their culture while engaging in educational and artistic activities, $2,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Heroes 4 Hope program, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
Red Flags National, to support a mental health awareness and education program for seventh-grade students, parents and teachers in Akron Public Schools, $2,000
RePlay for Kids, to support a workshop where volunteers in Summit County can learn how to adapt toys for children with disabilities, $1,000
South Street Ministries, to support an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Students With A Goal, to support a mentoring program for young adults in the Summit Lake neighborhood that focuses on learning, leadership and life skills, $2,000
Summit Choral Society, to support the Children’s Choir Program, a comprehensive music education program for young singers in first through 12th grade, $1,000
Victim Assistance Program, for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,000
Victory Gallop, to provide riding scholarships for children with special needs in the therapeutic horseback riding program, $2,000
Weathervane Community Playhouse, to provide theater class scholarships for children from low-income families, $1,000
Women's Auxiliary Board, Summit County Children Services, to create safer sleeping conditions for kids in the care of children’s services by providing families with beds and cribs, $2,000

2016 Grants

In 2016, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $41,900 to 32 nonprofit organizations:

Akron Children’s Museum, to provide free tickets to the museum’s new long-term site for disadvantaged children in Greater Akron, $1,500
Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to replace the camp’s water trampoline, which improves the balance and muscular strength of children with special needs, $1,000
Alchemy Inc., to purchase books, writing journals and backpacks for students in the agency’s storytelling workshops, $1,500
Art Sparks, to expand the Fabulous Fitness dance program to include special needs classrooms in Akron Public Schools, $1,000
Battered Women’s Shelter, to provide enrichment opportunities and field trips for children living at the shelter, $1,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, to support art programs for at-risk youth that develop their creativity and keep them engaged in positive activities, $1,000
Bridges Learning Center, to provide science- and engineering-based activities for students with special needs in Akron Public Schools, $400
Bright Star Books Inc., to provide books to young children who receive services from Summit County WIC clinics, $2,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to provide warm winter pajamas for abused and neglected children in foster care, $1,500
Center for Applied Drama and Autism, to support arts-based social events for children with autism that encourage friendship and self-expression, $1,000
Central Summit County Choral Society, to support the Children’s Choir Program, which develops musical literacy in young singers from first through 12th grade, $1,000
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $1,000
City of Akron Police Department, to support the Do the Right Thing Program, which rewards students who are positive role models in their community, $1,000
Community Pregnancy Center, to provide formula and baby food for infants in disadvantaged families, $1,000
Crown Point Ecology Center, to introduce low-income children to organic farming and gardening through the 2017 Summer Farm & Science Camp, $2,000
Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, to celebrate students’ achievements in the agency’s ballroom dance residency program at the annual Colors of the Rainbow Team Match event, $1,000
Family Promise of Summit County Inc., to ensure the health and wellness of babies in homeless families by providing parent education programs, essential baby supplies, and financial assistance for checkups and vaccinations, $2,000
The Illusion Factory, to support children's theater classes at Summit Artspace in downtown Akron, $1,000
Kent State University Foundation Inc., to create a collaborative work space at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center where youth at the correctional facility can learn about coding, audio recording and design while gaining critical problem-solving skills, $2,000
Medina Community Police Activity League, to support after-school field trips that foster positive relationships between police officers and students in Medina County, $1,000
Portage-Summit Diaper Bank, to provide diapers to families in need in Summit and Portage counties, $2,000
Proyecto Raices, to provide transportation for students in the Proyecto Raices program, which provides a safe space for Hispanic children in Greater Akron to celebrate their culture while engaging in educational and artistic activities, $2,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Heroes 4 Hope program, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
RePlay for Kids, to support a workshop where families in Summit County can learn how to adapt toys for their children with disabilities, $1,000
Residents Improving Goodyear Heights Together, to start a free community book exchange in Goodyear Heights by placing Little Free Libraries throughout the neighborhood, $1,500
South Street Ministries, to support an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District, to create a "21st century classroom" where students can move freely and work collaboratively, allowing students with learning disabilities to excel, $1,000
Students With A Goal, to support a mentoring program for young adults in the Summit Lake neighborhood that focuses on learning, leadership and life skills, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program Inc., for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,000
Victory Gallop, to purchase safety helmets for children with special needs in the therapeutic horseback riding program, $500
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide theater class scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,000
Women's Auxiliary Board, Summit County Children Services, to create safer sleeping conditions for kids in the care of children’s services by providing families with beds and cribs, $1,000

2015 Grants

In 2015, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $46,578 to 32 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS Inc., to provide meals, health assessments, clothing and school supplies for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Akron Area YMCA, to purchase an inflatable water challenge activity for children at Camp Y-Noah, $1,000
Akron Art Museum, to support the Night at the Museum program, which showcases the artwork of local students through special exhibitions for students and their families, $1,000
Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to replace worn buoys and swim lines for the recreational swimming program for children with special needs, $1,900
Art Sparks, to expand the Fabulous Fitness dance program for second- and third-graders in Akron Public Schools, $1,200
Battered Women’s Shelter, to provide enrichment opportunities and field trips for children living at the shelter, $1,000
Birthcare of Medina County, to provide winter pajamas and blankets for infants and toddlers in need, $1,000
Bright Star Books Inc., to provide books to young children who are enrolled in the Summit Lake, Barberton and Stow WIC clinics, $2,000
Building for Tomorrow, to support family outreach events for low-income families in Twinsburg and improve their access to critical early childhood services, $1,000
Caring for Kids Inc., to purchase holiday and birthday gifts for children in foster care, $1,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to provide a holiday party at the Akron Zoo for abused and neglected children in foster care and their caregivers, $1,000
Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture, to support art-based social events for children with autism that encourage friendship and self-expression through art, $1,000
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,500
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $1,000
Crown Point Ecology Center, to introduce low-income children to organic farming and gardening through the 2016 Summer Farm & Science Camp, $2,000
Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, for a ballroom dance residency program that fosters respect, teamwork and self-esteem among Akron Public Schools students, $1,000
Elves & More of Northeast Ohio, to purchase bicycles for children in low-income neighborhoods, $1,000
Embracing Futures Inc., to teach third-graders about the benefits of oral health through in-class demonstrations, where they receive free toothbrushes and other dental health items, $1,000
Family Promise of Summit County Inc., to provide car seats, diapers and wipes for babies in homeless families, $2,000
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio, to provide nutritious snacks for participants of this nationally acclaimed program, which mentors girls in high-poverty neighborhoods through a combination of fitness training and discussions about personal values, respect and self-worth, $2,000
Good Neighbors Inc., to purchase uniforms for needy students in Akron Public Schools, $2,000
GriefCare Place Inc., for grief camps and school-based grief counseling groups that help children and teens cope with the loss of a loved one through art, music and therapeutic peer activities, $1,000
Leggett Community Learning Center, Akron Public Schools, to support the Leader in Me program, which helps increase attendance and test scores by teaching students about respect and personal responsibility, $1,000
Magical Theatre Company, to support theater productions and drama workshops for homeless children in Akron, $2,000
OPEN M, for an early childhood education program that prepares children from low-income families for kindergarten, $2,000
OutSupport Inc., for support services for transgender youth in Northeast Ohio, $1,500
Portage-Summit Diaper Bank, to provide diapers to families in need in Summit and Portage counties, $2,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Tina Project, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
Shelter Care Inc., to support recreational activities for at-risk youth in the respite care program, $1,778
South Street Ministries, to support an art therapy mentoring program for teen girls in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program Inc., for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,500
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide theater class scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,200

2014 Grants

In 2014, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $38,500 to 30 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS, to provide meals, health assessments, clothing and school supplies for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to purchase a shower commode chair that will allow campers with disabilities to independently bathe and use the restroom, $1,625
Battered Women’s Shelter, to provide enrichment opportunities and field trips for children living at the shelter, $1,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, to support art programs for at-risk youth, $1,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association, to purchase coloring books and games for abused and neglected children in foster care, and to provide a holiday movie outing for the kids and their caregivers, $1,000
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,500
Community Hall Foundation, to support a series of family-friendly productions at Akron Civic Theatre, $1,000
Crown Point Ecology Center, to introduce low-income children to organic farming and gardening through the 2015 Summer Farm & Science Camp, $2,000
Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet, to help children from low-income families attend live dance performances at the Akron Civic Theatre, $1,000
Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, for a ballroom dance residency program for students of Akron Public Schools that fosters respect, teamwork and self-esteem, $1,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Outreach Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with food for the weekend, $2,000
GASP: Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection, to support child safety programs that teach children about Internet safety, sexting, bullying and abuse, $500
Girls on the Run of Greater Summit, to provide nutritious snacks for participants and teach healthy eating habits, $2,000
Good Neighbors Inc., to purchase toothpaste and toothbrushes for children in need, $1,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center, to supply high-protein groceries to children in need during the summer, $1,000
Grace Academy of Small Wonders, for the "Feeling Good About Me" program, which builds the self-esteem and social skills of young girls, $2,000
GriefCare Place Inc., for grief camps that help children and teens cope with the loss of a loved one through art, music and therapeutic peer activities, $1,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the summer therapeutic riding program for children with special needs, $2,000
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, to support financial literacy and work readiness programs for students at Mason Community Learning Center, $500
Leggett Community Learning Center, Akron Public Schools, to support a basketball program that teaches youth about team building, respect and discipline, $633
Magical Theatre Company, to support theater productions and drama workshops for homeless children in Akron, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $1,000
OPEN M, for an early childhood education program that prepares children from low-income families for kindergarten, $2,000
Project Shoes, to provide shoes to Akron Public Schools students in need, $1,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Tina Project, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
Shelter Care Inc., to support recreational activities for at-risk youth in the Respite Care Program, $1,000
Summit Cycling Center, to raise awareness about the Safe Routes to School program, which encourages students in Akron Public Schools to walk or bike to school, $542
Victim Assistance Program, for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,500
Victory Gallop, to support the 2015 Summer Fun Day for children in the therapeutic horseback riding program, $500
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide theater class scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,200

2013 Grants

In 2013, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $41,935 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS Inc., to provide meals, clothing and school supplies for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Act II Productions DBA: The Illusion Factory, for free live theater performances for children in need, $1,975
Aladdin Foundation of Akron, to purchase window air conditioning units for families with premature infants or children with chronic respiratory illnesses, $1,000
Autism Society of Greater Akron, for a multi-sensory story time program at the library for children with disabilities, $1,345
Caring for Kids Inc., to purchase holiday and birthday gifts for children in foster care, $1,900
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the CASA Holiday Toy Shop, which provides gifts to abused and neglected children in the Summit County court system, $1,000
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,500
Christ Child Society of Akron, to provide essential newborn items and child safety literature to mothers of at-risk babies, $2,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., to purchase formula for the Feeding Hungry Children program, $2,000
Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet, to help children from low-income families attend live dance performances at the Akron Civic Theatre, $1,500
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Outreach Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with food for the weekend, $2,000
Good Neighbors Inc., to purchase toothpaste and toothbrushes for children in need, $1,000
GriefCare Place Inc., for the Growing Through Grief Kids’ Camp, which helps children and teens cope with the loss of a loved one through art, music and therapeutic peer activities, $2,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2014 summer therapeutic riding program for children with special needs, $2,000
Mental Health America of Summit County Inc., to provide martial arts classes for children with severe behavioral disorders while their parents attend support group meetings, $1,000
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $2,000
Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry, for an early childhood education program that prepares children from low-income families for kindergarten and assesses them for developmental delays, $2,000
Pajama Program, Eastern Ohio Chapter, to purchase books and cold-weather pajamas for children in need, $1,000
Rape Crisis Center, for the Tina Project, which helps prevent teen dating violence by educating middle and high school students about healthy relationships, $2,000
RIGHT – Residents Improving Goodyear Heights Together, for a student learning project at Seiberling Community Learning Center in which students build a greenhouse with recycled plastic bottles and learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, $2,000
Ritzman Community Learning Center, Akron Public Schools, for the "Are You Longer Than a Third Grader?" project, where students use the measurement skills they’ve learned in the classroom to measure live animals at the Akron Zoo, $875
Shelter Care Inc., for independent living classes and art programs that focus on developing positive coping mechanisms and responsible behavior in neglected youth, $1,840
South Street Ministries, to support math and reading tutoring and health education programming for youth in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Stewart’s Caring Place Inc., to purchase materials for the digital art therapy program for teens with cancer, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program, for the "Kids Need a Firm Foundation" picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,000
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide theater class scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,000

2012 Grants

In 2012, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $48,000 to 34 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS Inc., for counseling and support services for homeless children, $2,000
Act II Productions Illusion Factory, for free live theater performances for children in need, $1,825
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for nutritious meal packs for hungry children, $2,000
Akron Community Health Resources Inc., for a health education program for children with chronic asthma, $2,000
Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for the Dining with Santa holiday breakfast for underprivileged kids, $500
Akron Rotary Foundation, to purchase dictionaries for third graders in Akron Public Schools, $500
Alchemy Inc., to purchase backpacks and writing journals for low-income boys at Crouse Elementary School, Innes Middle School and Litchfield Middle School, $1,680
Asian Services in Action Inc., for a kindergarten readiness program for refugee children living in the Leggett and Findley community learning center neighborhoods, $500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit & Medina Counties, for a mentoring program for at-risk students at Mason and Firestone elementary schools, $500
Blessings in a Backpack (Akron), to provide backpacks of food for the weekend to students in need at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center and the Akron Digital Academy, $1,000
Blessings in a Backpack (Green), to provide backpacks of food for the weekend to students in need at Green Primary School and Greenwood Early Learning Center, $1,000
Caring for Kids Inc., to purchase holiday and birthday gifts for children in foster care, $1,600
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the CASA Holiday Toy Shop, which provides gifts to abused and neglected children in the Summit County court system, $1,979
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,500
Christ Child Society of Akron, to purchase diapers, wipes, blankets, bottles and books for mothers of at-risk newborns, $2,000
Christian Fellowship Basketball League, to purchase T-shirts and trophies for Get Fit Day, a physical fitness and nutrition program for inner-city youth, $800
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., to purchase formula for the Feeding Hungry Children program, $2,000
Firestone High School Instrumental Music Association, for an advanced musical training program for underserved children from Akron Public Schools, $1,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Outreach Program at Mason Community Learning Center, which provides students in need with food for the weekend, $2,000
Good Neighbors Inc., to purchase toothpaste and toothbrushes for needy children, $1,500
Hattie Larlham Foundation, for the Youth Volunteer Corps program, which pairs children in the community with children with disabilities for one-on-one social activities, $1,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2013 summer therapeutic riding program for children with special needs, $2,000
Jennings Community Learning Center, Akron Public Schools, for a lunchtime walking and nutrition program that targets childhood obesity, $785
Magical Theatre Company, for anti-bullying theater productions in Akron Public Schools, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $2,000
Pajama Program, Eastern Ohio Chapter, to purchase books and cold-weather pajamas for children in need, $1,000
Pregnancy Care of Summit County Inc., to purchase cribs and mattresses for parents experiencing a crisis pregnancy, $2,000
Project GRAD Akron, for an early college awareness program that introduces disadvantaged elementary and middle school students to potential careers and the importance of higher education, $1,500
RePlay for Kids, to provide adapted toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities from low-income families, $1,931
Victim Assistance Program, for the Kids Need a Firm Foundation picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,500
Victory Gallop, for Petie the Pony visits at Akron Children’s Hospital for children with life-threatening illnesses and injuries, $1,500
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,000
Women’s Auxiliary Board of Summit County Children's Home Inc., to purchase beds for kids in the care of children’s services, $1,000
Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop, to purchase supplies for a leadership conference for at-risk youth that focuses on building positive relationships, dropout prevention and personal excellence, $900

2011 Grants

In 2011, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $43,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

ACCESS Inc., to provide birthday and holiday activities for children living at the shelter, $2,000
Act II Productions Illusion Factory, for free live theater performances for children in need, $2,000
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for nutritious meal bags for hungry children, $2,000
Blessings in a Backpack, to provide backpacks of food for the weekend to students in need at Helen Arnold CLC and the Akron Digital Academy, $1,000
Caring for Kids Inc., for the Special Thanks, Accolades and Recognitions program for children in foster care, $2,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the CASA Holiday Toy Shop, which provides gifts to abused and neglected children in the Summit County court system, $2,000
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,000
Christ Child Society of Akron, to purchase diapers, wipes, blankets, bottles and books for mothers of at-risk newborns, $2,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., to purchase formula for the Feeding Hungry Children program, $2,000
First Congregational Church of Akron, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Outreach Program at Mason Elementary School, which provides students in need with food for the weekend, $2,000
Forest Hill CLC, Akron Public Schools, for a basketball and cheerleading leadership program for children in the North Cluster, $2,000
Good Neighbors Inc., to purchase toothpaste and toothbrushes for needy children, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Inc., to supply high-protein groceries to children in need, $2,000
Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for a holiday program that supplies children with athletic uniforms, $2,000
Gus Johnson Community Center, for the Ready to Work Program, which prepares youth to succeed in the workplace, $1,200
Hattie Larlham Foundation, for the Youth Volunteer Corps program, which pairs children in the community with children with disabilities for one-on-one social activities, $650
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2012 summer therapeutic riding program for children with special needs, $2,000
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for workshops about bullying, racism and leadership for students at Portage Path CLC, Lawndale Elementary, Resnik CLC and Crouse CLC, $1,900
Let’s Grow Akron Inc., for educational gardening programs for at-risk youth, $1,000
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $2,000
Pajama Program, Eastern Ohio Chapter, to purchase books and cold-weather pajamas for children in need, $500
Pregnancy Care of Summit County Inc., to purchase formula and baby food for children from low-income families, $2,000
Shelter Care Inc., for an art therapy and mental health program for abused and neglected teens, $1,370
Victim Assistance Program, for the Kids Need a Firm Foundation picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,380
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide scholarships to children from low-income families, $1,000
Women’s Auxiliary Board of Summit County Children Services, to purchase beds for kids in the care of children’s services, $2,000

2010 Grants

In 2010, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $43,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

Act II Productions Illusion Factory, for free live theater performances for children in need, $2,000
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
Akron Community Learning Center & Urban League, to help children from low-income families attend the summer enrichment day camp, $2,000
Asian Services in Action Inc., for the International Festival at Findley Community Learning Center, $900
Bettes Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for a mentoring program for boys with low test scores, $1,000
Birthcare of Medina County, to purchase diapers, formula, and other basic items for infants in need, $1,500
Caring for Kids Inc., for the Special Thanks, Accolades and Recognitions program for children in foster care, $2,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the CASA Holiday Toy Shop, which provides gifts to abused and neglected children in the Summit County court system, $2,000
Children’s Concert Society of Akron, to help children from low-income families attend the Concert Hall Series, $1,500
Christian Fellowship Basketball League, for the 2011 Get Fit Day, $1,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., for the Feeding Hungry Children program, $2,000
Flashes of Hope Inc., to provide uplifting photo shoots for children fighting cancer at Akron Children’s Hospital, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Inc., to supply high-protein groceries to children in need, $2,000
Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for a holiday program that supplies children with athletic uniforms, $2,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2011 summer therapeutic riding program for children with special needs, $2,000
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase bicycles as a reward for students with perfect attendance, $1,050
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $2,000
Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry, for after-school tutoring and mentoring programs for children in the Summit Lake neighborhood, $2,000
Portage Path Community Learning Center, for the That Spells Science after-school program, $2,000
Project GRAD Akron, for the Kids2College program, $1,570
RePlay for Kids, to repair and adapt toys for children with disabilities, $1,500
Urban Vision, for ballet classes at the Set on Success after-school program, $1,900
Victim Assistance Program, for the Kids Need a Firm Foundation picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,200
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide scholarships for children from low-income families, $880
West Akron Track, for the 2011 track season and banquet, $1,000
Williard United Church of Christ, for the Peanut Butter & Jelly Outreach Program at Mason Elementary School, which provides students in need with food for the weekend, $2,000

2009 Grants

In 2009, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $35,575 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for the summer enrichment day camp, $2,000
Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for the Sibship support group, which helps siblings of children with disabilities, $2,000
Akron ShoBizKidz, for the Moving and Swinging in Spring program, $2,000
Caring for Kids Inc., for the Special Thanks, Accolades and Recognitions (STARS) program for children entering foster care, $2,000
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the 2009 CASA Holiday Toy Shop, which provides holiday gifts to neglected and abused children in the Summit County court system, $2,000
Education Alternatives, for the Inner Music project, which provides instruments and music education to special needs children, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Inc., to supply food to needy children, $2,000
Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for the Ready to Work program, which prepares youths to succeed in the workplace, $750
Hattie Larlham Foundation, for Youth Volunteer Corps, which fosters friendships between local youths and children with disabilities, $2,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2010 summer training program for special needs children, $2,000
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School PTA, for the Feet on our Bus Walk and Walk program, which encourages students to stay active by walking or biking to school, $400
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Kenmore High School Environmental Club, $1,000
Magical Theatre Company, for the Performing Arts Can Teach program, which introduces homeless children to the theater, $2,000
Mature Services Incorporated, for intergenerational programming that connects youth to senior citizens, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc., to provide medically prescribed supplements to children in need, $2,000
Project GRAD Akron, for the Kids2College program, which introduces middle school students to the benefits of higher education, $2,000
Residents Improving Goodyear Heights Together, for the Readers Become Leaders photographic art display, which promotes literacy among elementary students, $700
Ritzman Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for the Trolley Through Time program, which introduces students to historical attractions in Akron, $640
Summit County Youth Employment for Success, for the Vision Screening and Eyeglass Project, $1,085
Urban Vision, to support Set on Success, a program that teaches English to Karen refugee students, $2,000
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide scholarships for children from low-income families, $880

2008 Grants

In 2008, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $39,770 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

Act II Productions Illusion Factory, for Theater School Scholarships, $2,000
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
Akron ShoBiz Kidz, for the Moving and Swinging in Spring program, $2,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, for the arts program at the Ravenna Club, $2,000
Caring f or Kids Inc., for the Special Thanks, Accolades and Recognitions (STARS) program, $2,000
The Children's Center of Medina County, to support the Child Advocacy Center, $2,000
Christian Fellowship Basketball League, for Get Fit Day 2009, which educates youth about the importance of getting and staying fit, $1,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., to purchase baby formula for hungry infants, $2,000
Garfield High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Freshmen Mentoring Program, $2,000
Good Samaritan Hunger Center Inc., to supply groceries to needy children, $2,000
Grandparents Against Sex Predators, to fingerprint children in Summit County, $1,200
Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for the GJCC Drill Team Christmas Outreach, $500
He Brought Us Out Ministry, for a tutoring program, $2,000
Here’s Hope Horse Farm, for the 2009 summer and fall therapeutic riding program, $1,800
International Institute of Akron Inc., for the PACT Program, which promotes family literacy for new American youth, $1,000
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School PTA, for "Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Scrub Those Little Stubs," a program to promote hand washing, $360
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Harmony Multicultural Organization human relations workshops, $1,850
Mature Services Incorporated, for the Grand Pals mentoring program, $2,000
Pfeiffer Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for the Pfeiffer Knitting Club, $900
Power of the Pen, for Power of the Pencil, a creative writing pilot program for elementary schools, $2,000
St. Bernard Church, for a program to help Hispanic children learn English, practice Spanish, and socialize while maintaining their cultural values, $2,000
St. Hilary Church, for the Seeds of Change after-school tutoring program at Margaret Park Elementary, $1,300
The Salvation Army – Wadsworth, to purchase school supplies for the Back To School Rally, $1,000
Summit 2010 Buchtel Neighborhood Group, for instruction books for the Inaugural Summit 2010: Buchtel Neighborhood Group Youth Community Service Project, $600
Urban Vision, to support Set on Success, a program teaching English to Karen refugee students, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program Inc., for the Kids Need a Firm Foundation picnic for children who have witnessed or been victims of violence, $1,000

2007 Grants

In 2007, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $41,653 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

Act II Productions Illusion Factory, for children’s theater scholarships, $2,000
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
Akron Community Development Association Inc., to purchase therapeutic play materials for minority children with emotional and mental health issues, $2,000
Akron ShoBiz Kidz, for Games, Rhythms & Dance at Sam Salem Elementary School, $1,200
All-Star Training Club, to provide camp and sports activities for children with special needs, $2,000
Caring For Kids Inc., for the Special Thanks, Accolades and Recognitions program for children entering foster care, $2,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., to provide formula for infants, $2,000
Judith Resnik Elementary School PTA, for the Nutrition Adventures Olympics program, $300
First Book – Portage County, to provide books to at-risk children, $2,000
Freedom House For Women Inc., for therapeutic play equipment, $2,000
Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for equipment and a holiday party, $2,000
Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for youth outreach to nursing homes, $500
Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for the One-On-One tutoring program, $1,000
Here's Hope Horse Farm, for summer and fall equestrian programs for special-needs children, $1,800
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase bicycles as a reward for students with perfect attendance, $2,000
Mature Services Incorporated, for the Grand Pals program, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc. Foundation, to purchase supplements for children at nutritional risk, $2,000
Muscular Dystrophy Association, for the summer camp at Camp Cheerful, $1,300
Portage Path School of Technology, Akron Public Schools, for Reach Out and Learn Some More, $1,659
Ritzman Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for the Be My Biome program for third-graders, $500
Sparrow's Harbor Inc., to provide electronic learning opportunities at the girls’ group home, $2,000
Springfield Township Women's Club, to provide school shoes for needy children, $2,000
Stewart's Caring Place Inc., for books and therapeutic play equipment for children with cancer, $1,400
Summit County Youth Employment for Success, for a teen money management workshop, $650
Summit Special Olympic Athletics Club, for Special Olympic swimming, $2,000
Woodridge Local Schools, for Math Basics for Real Life for special education students, $1,344

2006 Grants

In 2006, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $37,570 to 24 nonprofit organizations:

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, for the Smart Start program, $2,000
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
American Red Cross Summit County Chapter, for Youth Leadership first aid and CPR training, $2,000
Birthcare of Medina County, to provide formula and food for infants and young children in need, $1,500
Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County, for the Arts Program, which enables youth to develop creativity and an appreciation of the arts, $2,000
Fairlawn Elementary School PTA, for the You and Me - Tobacco Free program, $350
Family and Community Services of Portage County Inc., to support Mary Ellen's Birthday in a Box Make a Difference Day Project, $700
Garfield High School, Akron Public Schools, to support Writing Through Digital Expressions, $2,000
Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for youth outreach to nursing homes, $500
Here's Hope Horse Farm, for the 2007 summer and fall equestrian training program for children with special needs, $1,800
International Institute of Akron Inc., to support the ASPIRE Summer Program for children learning English as a second language, $2,000
Mature Services Incorporated, to support the Grand Pals program, $700
Medina City Schools, Clagget Middle School, for 10 electronic Ready or Not Infants for child development and care education to share with a consortium of schools, $2,000
Mental Health Association of Summit County Inc., to support Skills for Living, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc. Foundation, to purchase supplements for children at nutritional risk, $2,000
PIECE of the Rock Instruction Corporation, for Back to Basics, a program that provides fall and winter school clothing to disadvantaged middle-school students in East Akron, $2,000
Portage County Children's Services Center, for therapeutic play materials for the Help Me Share My Secrets with You program, $2,000
Pregnancy Care of Summit County Inc., to purchase cribs for pregnant teens, $2,000
Project Grad Akron, for the Ultimate Boys Club for 25 boys at Schumacher Academy, $750
Ritzman Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for the Reading Counts program, $2,000
St. Augustine Church, for the Preschool and Child Care Center's Physical and Gross Motor Program, $1,800
Summit County Youth Employment for Success, for the Table Manners and Restaurant Etiquette for Teens program, $970
Summit Special Olympic Athletics Club, to support Special Olympic swimming, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program Inc., for the Kids Need a Firm Foundation picnic for children who have been victims or witnesses of violence, $500

2005 Grants

In 2005, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $42,951 to 29 nonprofit organizations:

Access Inc., for the Teen Group project for homeless and formerly homeless children, $1,200
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, for the Smart Start program, which provides preschool children and their parents with learning and reading opportunities, $2,000
Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for an Aqua-Dock, a combination water trampoline and floating dock, $1,700
All-Star Training Club, to support golf/gymnastics programs, $1,300
Ardmore Foundation Inc., for therapeutic equipment and recreational items for the group home for children with autism, $1,055
Character Counts Akron, for "Character Tag: Art on the Edge," which serves students who are at risk to become gang members, $2,000
Community Outreach Positive Alternative Training Inc., for the Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents program, $2,000
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., for baby cribs and mattresses, $2,000
Fairlawn Elementary School PTA, for "Hear Ye! See Ye!," a hands-on vision and hearing science program, $350
Family and Community Services of Portage County Inc., for the Birthday Bash event, where military families are given a Birthday in a Box for their children, $700
Hope for the Holidays and More, to provide socks and underwear to children in need, $2,000
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase bicycles as a reward for students with perfect attendance, $2,000
Love an Angel Foundation, to make improvements to the respite room at Halo Farms for children with Angelman Syndrome, $2,000
Mobile Meals Inc. Foundation, to provide food for children who are at nutritional risk, $2,000
PIECE of the Rock Instruction Corporation, for shoes, socks and a work-at-home bag for families of up to three elementary-school-aged children, $1,900
Project LEARN of Summit County, for Homework Help Connection, an after-school tutoring program at Family First Learning Centers, $2,000
R.I.G.H.T. – Residents Improving Goodyear Heights Together, to work with Boy Scout Troop #303 to create an ornamental grass, birdhouse garden in Goodyear Heights, $613
Ritzman Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to provide first graders who attain their reading goals with a book/stuffed animal set and a June "reading picnic," $850
Saint Hilary Church, for the Seeds of Change after-school tutoring program at Margaret Park Elementary School, $1,000
Shelter Care Inc., for "Memories and Dreams," a scrapbooking project for youth residing at the shelter, $780
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Hilary Church, for the Aim High program, which provides computers to families in need, $2,000
Summit County Youth Employment for Success, for a pregnancy prevention program for at-risk youth, $800
Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg City School District, to provide activities/opportunities for underachieving boys who are in the Cutting Edge mentoring program, $1,400
Victim Assistance Program, for the Kids Need A Firm Foundation picnic for children who have been victims or witnesses of violence, $500
Weathervane Community Playhouse Inc., to provide transportation for Project STAGE, which links English literature with live drama, $2,000
Women's Board to the Summit County Juvenile Court Center, for "Need to Read," a court-ordered after-school program for delinquent youth who are not in detention, $2,000
Woodridge Intermediate School, Woodridge Local School District, for reading resources for children who speak English as a second language, $1,989

2004 Grants

In 2004, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $36,944 to 29 nonprofit organizations:

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, for the tutoring/homework help component of the Smart Start program, a child-parent learning experience, $750
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, for the Backpacks for Kids program, which provides low-income students with food for the weekend, $2,000
All-Star Training Club, to provide integrated sports experiences for youth with special needs, $2,000
Asian Services in Action Inc., to support the Bubble Tea Thursday Youth Club, an ethnic teen program, $2,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County, to provide at-risk youth with exposure to visual and performing arts and creative writing, $2,000
Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation, to purchase supplies and equipment for after-school mentoring programs, $600
Community Pregnancy Center Inc., for layettes for newborns, $2,000
Essex Elementary School PTA, for Spanish and Japanese dinners for students and their families, $1,785
Essex Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for "Pondering Pumpkins," a fall farm visit for kindergarten students, $430
Fairlawn Elementary School PTA, for incentives for the Fairlawn Strut Club, a walking/math activity for students, $500
Firestone Park Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for two-way radios to ensure the safety of children whose recess is in a public park, $2,000
Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, for the Decisions program for at-risk girls at Safe Landing Youth Center, $2,000
Hope for the Holidays and More, for socks and underwear for school children, $2,000
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Harmony Multicultural Organization's programs, facilitator training and conference participation, $2,000
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase bicycles as a reward for students with perfect attendance, $2,000
Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Akron Public Schools, for the Comforting the Community Project, which provides student-made quilts to care centers, $500
Pastoral Counseling Service of Summit County, for toys, books and learning materials for children at the counseling center, $500
Pfeiffer Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase a dog learning lab kit and materials to teach children to be respectful of dogs, $900
PIECE of the Rock Instruction, for "Babies, Bedding and Books," which provides adolescent single parents with books and bedding for their children, $1,000
Portage County Children's Services Center, for therapeutic materials to help children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues, $2,000
Roswell Kent Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for books for the Reading Counts program, $768
Saint Joseph Parenting Center Inc., to provide incentives to parents for improving themselves and their parenting skills, $1,870
Sara House Ministries, for equipment to be used in the children's art therapy program, $1,000
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Hilary Church, for the Aim High program, which provides low-income families with a computer, $2,000
Springfield Township Women's Club of Springfield Local Schools, for the Community Shoe Assistance Program, which provides school shoes for children, $2,000
Summit County Educational Service Center, to purchase a digital camera for classrooms of children with special needs, $447
Summit Special Olympic Athletics Club, to pay for pool fees at the University of Akron for swimmers with special needs, $1,694
Tappan Elementary School, Ravenna City Schools, for the Side-by-Side Parent Lending Library, which provides learning materials for parents to use at home with their children, $1,000
Victory Gallop Inc., for riding scholarships for children with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities or life-threatening illnesses, $1,200

2003 Grants

In 2003, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $38,093 to 25 nonprofit organizations:

Battered Women's Shelter, for back-to-school supplies for children living in the shelter, $500
Bettes Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for nonfiction theme, reading-level literature for the "It's the Truth: Read All About It" program, $1,998
CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., for the C.A.R.E.S. program, which provides abused and neglected children with an arts enrichment experience, $2,000
ETC All American Youth Show Choir Inc., to double the size of the dance floor and to make mirrors movable for the new rehearsal facility, $1,150
Fairlawn Elementary School PTA, for SHAZAMS, a hands-on science experiment program following math and science courses, $800
Garfield High School, Akron Public Schools, for the R.A.M.S. health and fitness education program for at-risk teens, $1,400
Hope for the Holidays and More, to purchase socks and underwear for children in need, $2,000
Immaculate Conception Church, to expand and upgrade learning programs for children, $2,000
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Harmony Multicultural Organization's bullying program, $2,000
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase bicycles as a reward for students with perfect attendance at the end of the school year, $2,000
North Springfield Presbyterian Church, for a drama project for elementary school students, $1,145
Portage County Children's Services Center, for therapeutic books and materials for self-esteem therapy groups for children and adolescents, $2,000
Redmon Grief Resource Center Inc., to support programs for grieving children and teens, $1,800
Riedinger Middle School, Akron Public Schools, to support student rewards for academic achievement and attendance, $2,000
Saint Joseph Parenting Center Inc., to purchase furniture and carpeting for a classroom used for parenting and GED classes, $1,500
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Hilary Church, for the Aim High program, which provides computers to needy children, $2,000
St. Paul Church, for stage lighting for the St. Paul School Drama Club, $1,000
Summit Special Olympic Athletics Club, to pay for pool and parking fees for swimmers with special needs, $2,000
Tappan Elementary School, Ravenna City Schools, for the "Giraffe Heroes - Sticking Our Necks Out for Others" program, $1,500
United Baptist Church of Akron, Ohio, for the Gus Johnson Community Center Drill Team, $2,000
Victim Assistance Program, for the Kids Need A Firm Foundation picnic for children who have been victims or witnesses of violence, $500
Victory Gallop Inc., for career and character development activities, $1,000
West Akron Track, for support of B.R. Roadrunners, $2,000
Wonder World Child Development and Day Care Center, to purchase books for before- and after-school programs, $300
Young Men's Christian Association of Akron, for equipment for the Y's child care centers in Akron, $1,500

2002 Grants

In 2002, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $37,074 to 26 nonprofit organizations:

Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for an automated external defibrillator to ensure the safety of special needs campers, $2,000
Archbishop Hoban High School, for software programs for after-school tutoring, $600
Bettes Elementary School PTA, for the Parents Are Supported and Supportive program, which provides parents with support, strategies and information, $1,800
The Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation, for an after-school program to motivate and keep youth on track, $2,000
Caring Communities of Summit County, to provide students with bags containing math workbooks and supplies, $2,000
East Akron Community House Association, for summer field trips for disadvantaged youth, $870
Fairlawn Elementary School PTA, for the Earth Day Fair, $595
Family Services of Summit County, for a youth-driven Goodyear Heights gazebo landscaping and flag pole installation project, $750
Findley Academy, Akron Public Schools, for clipboards, binoculars and an explorer guide for a student hiking program, $448
Fort Island Primary School, Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, for an Early Ohio History Day including Native American and pioneer storytellers, dancers, crafts and lunch, $1,500
Garfield High School, Akron Public Schools, to provide students with lodging for a field trip to West Virginia as part of the R.A.M.S. program, $1,800
Hadassah – Akron Chapter, for a community-wide seminar for parents dealing with changes in their adolescent sons and daughters, $1,700
Hope for the Holidays and More, for socks and underwear for school children, $2,000
Immaculate Conception Church, for playground equipment for the preschool and child care center, $2,000
Leggett Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to purchase walkie talkies for teachers to help keep students safe on the playground, $1,000
Let's Grow Akron Inc., for "Harvest of Hope," a youth entrepreneurship farm and produce project, $1,000
North Springfield Presbyterian Church, to provide an Illusion Factory performance to neighborhood youngsters, $500
Parents for Education Without Exception Association, for a sound therapy program for special needs students in Revere's elementary schools, $895
Perkins Technology Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for the community garden project, $2,000
Riedinger Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for merit awards for students, $2,000
Summit Special Olympic Athletics Club, to pay for pool and parking fees for swimmers with special needs, $2,000
Victory Gallop Inc., to replace worn-out riding helmets used by children in the therapeutic horseback riding program, $719
Wesley Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, to provide students with workbooks and supplies, $2,000
Western Reserve Girl Scout Council, for the Decisions program for teenage girls residing at the Safe Landing Youth Shelter, $2,000
Young Men's Christian Association of Akron, to provide a six-seat baby buggy, six tricycles and helmets for the Firestone Park Y child care, $1,797
Young Women's Christian Association Medina County, to purchase equipment for the preschool, $1,100

2001 Grants

In 2001, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded grants totaling $37,311 to 25 nonprofit organizations:

Caring Communities of Summit County, for the "Read to Succeed" after-school educational enrichment program, $2,000
Crosby Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for after-school weekly meetings and a camping trip, $2,000
Crouse Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for social studies literacy activities for students and their parents, $1,208
Davey Elementary School, Kent City Schools, to purchase equipment for the Multi-Sensory Center to improve learning opportunities for students with disabilities, $750
Findley Academy, Akron Public Schools, to support the Reading Challenge Book Club for students with special needs, $668
Findley Academy, Akron Public Schools, to purchase kits to magnify objects for the Solving Miniature Mysteries experience, $730
Findley Academy, Akron Public Schools, to purchase materials for the Reading Recipe for Literacy program, $724
Findley Academy, Akron Public Schools, for the Books for Bikes program, which rewards students for meeting their reading goals with a bike ride, $610
Goodrich Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for a field trip to historic Philadelphia for 36 low-income eighth-grade students, $1,980
Goodrich Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for a field trip to Washington, D.C., for 20 low-income eighth-grade students, $2,000
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for a multicultural diversity program, $2,000
The Larlham Fund, for Project Accept’s Martin Luther King Jr. free integrated day camp for special needs and other children, $910
Lincoln Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, to increase sites for the school district’s Peace Gardens, a collaboration between neighbors and students, $2,000
North Springfield Presbyterian Church, for a two-day drama activity culminating in a community performance, $2,000
Perkins Technology Middle School, Akron Public Schools, for the Perkins Community Garden project, which provides students with hands-on learning in landscape improvement, $1,996
Redmon Grief Resource Center Inc., for Kids’ Time, a grief support program for bereaved youth, $1,800
Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown Local Schools, for continuation of the "Giraffe Heroes – Sticking your Neck Out for Others" program, $1,000
Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown Local Schools, for "Beacon Workshops – Lighting the Way for Parents and Children" to address parents’ concerns, $1,000
South Arlington United Methodist Church, for the Homework in a Bag project, which provides school supplies to students, $1,135
Summit Christian School Inc., for summertime activities for children and teenage girls, $2,000
Summit Special Olympics Athletic Club, for swimsuits for youth with disabilities who participate in the swimming program, $1,800
We Care Community Development, to support the Ro-Be Youth Boot Camp, which teaches children to manage their behavior, avoid conflicts and abstain from drugs and alcohol, $2,000
Western Reserve Girl Scout Council, for the Decisions program for teenage girls residing at the Safe Landing Youth Shelter, $2,000
Women’s Auxiliary Board of the Summit County Children’s Home, for the Beds for Kids program, $2,000
Young Men’s Christian Association of Akron, for equipment to increase child care services in the Firestone Park YMCA Wilbeth/Arlington Family Center, $1,000

2000 Grants

In 2000, the Millennium Fund for Children awarded its first grants totaling $21,578 to 13 nonprofit organizations:

Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for a program coordinator for an after-school tutoring program, $2,000
Big Brothers & Sisters of Summit & Medina Counties, for the expansion of "Sidekicks," a site-based school mentoring program for at-risk elementary school students, $900
Crosby Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for after-school weekly meetings and a camping trip, $2,000
Hattie Larlham Foundation, for the Project ACCEPT Martin Luther King Jr. Free Day Camp, which enhances children's awareness and acceptance of disabilities, $500
Kenmore High School, Akron Public Schools, for the Harmony Multicultural Organization in-school programs, events and workshops, $2,000
Lincoln Elementary School, Akron Public Schools, for the Lincoln Community Gardens program, which helps children experience vegetable and flower gardening, $1,500
Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown Local Schools, to expand the Principal’s Pals and Gals program to a "Giraffe Heroes - Sticking Our Necks Out for Others" program, $1,700
Saint Bernard Church, for a cultural/educational program for Hispanic youth, including substance abuse prevention, $2,000
Summit Academy Community School of Alternative Learners, for equipment and material for the Science Lab Biology Project, $2,000
Twinsburg Community Center, for the purchase of cribs, high chairs, strollers and other items as incentives for attending prenatal and parenting classes of the Ohio Early Start program, $2,000
Victory Gallop Inc., to purchase safety helmets and body vests for children participating in the therapeutic riding program, $1,978
We Care Community Development, to support the Ro-Be Youth Boot Camp, which teaches children to manage their behavior, avoid conflicts and abstain from drugs and alcohol, $2,000
Wedgewood United Methodist Church, for the Summer Camp Fun and Son program, which provides affordable sports skill instruction and child supervision to working parents, $1,000

Millennium Fund for Children Grant History

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