In 2022, Akron Community Foundation awarded capital grants totaling $300,000 to 41 nonprofit organizations:
Akron Blind Center, for safety and wellness improvements to the building and property, including driveway leveling, roof repair and the installation of audible emergency evacuation equipment, $5,000
Akron Children’s Museum, to support phase two of the Capital Expansion Campaign, $10,000
Akron Marathon, for safety, security, and technology updates, $5,000
Akron Parks Collaborative, to support the creation and installation of the Firestone Park splash pad, $5,000
Akron Urban League, to support the creation of learning and meeting spaces, $5,000
Asian Services In Action, to support culturally and linguistically appropriate dental health services among Akron’s immigrant and refugee population, $7,500
AxessPointe Community Health Centers, to support the creation of a new health center in West Akron, $7,500
Battered Women’s Shelter, for enhanced safety and security of its building, $5,000
The Blick Center, for an accessible redesign of the building’s entryway, $5,000
Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry, to support a three-year capital equipment improvements program, $10,000
Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC), for investment in equipment upgrades that improve community outreach, experience and accessibility, $5,000
CORE Furniture Bank, to support the purchase of a medium duty box truck, $5,000
Crown Point Ecology Center, for the purchase of a tractor, essential for growing field food crops and maintaining a prairie habitat, $5,000
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, to support improved ADA accessibility for passengers with mobility limitations, $5,000
Family Promise of Summit County, to renovate one of Survive to Thrive’s first homes, $7,500
Freedom House for Women, for New Journey Recovery Housing basement waterproofing, $7,500
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, for the construction of state-of-the-art STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Ledgewood, which will provide hands-on learning for students during day and overnight programs, $7,500
Grace House Akron, to support the completion of construction on Grace House, $10,000
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, for a garage addition that will ensure ample space for vehicles and equipment, $7,500
Harmony House, for construction of an emergency youth shelter, $7,500
Keep Akron Beautiful, to replace a dump truck that will support the removal of litter in Akron, $5,000
Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, to create an office and small business resource space for Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance at 1028 Kenmore Boulevard, $10,000
Let’s Grow Akron Inc., for a walk-in cooler and outdoor kitchen area that will allow the storage of produce before transporting to local food pantries, farmer’s markets and community meals, $7,500
The Nightlight Cinema, to support the expansion of the cinema in downtown Akron, $10,000
none too fragile, to improve the safety and handicap accessibility of the theatre, $7,500
North Hill Community Development Corporation, to support upgrades to People’s Park, including concrete repairs, lighting upgrades and deck renovations, $5,000
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, to support the Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Summit Lake Park Project, which will provide accessible, equitable and welcoming parks, trails and open spaces along the towpath, $7,500
OPEN M, to support critical safety enhancements at the organization’s office and warehouse facility, $10,000
The Peninsula Foundation, to support an ADA accessible addition to G.A.R. Hall, including a pre-event space and two accessible restrooms, $10,000
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, to purchase more inclusive, extended weight exam tables and chairs, and other essential medical equipment at the Akron health center, $10,000
Regina Health Center, to support the creation of a safe outdoor gathering space for senior residents to enjoy family visits, spiritual and educational programming and enrichment programs, $7,500
The Salvation Army of Summit County, to replace buses for the Learning Zone preschool, enabling the organization to provide safe transportation of students, $10,000
Shelter Care Inc., for creation of a multipurpose room that will be used for family and group counseling sessions, psycho-educational group activities, team meetings and trainings, $10,000
South Street Ministries, for the renovation of Restoration House, which will offer emergency and transitional reentry housing for women, $10,000
SWAG, for the purchase of a replacement van, which provides transportation to students during the academic year and summer programming, $5,000
Truly Reaching You, for phase 2 and 3 renovations to South Street warehouse, an employment training/workforce education hub, $15,000
Twinsburg Historical Society, to maintain the integrity of the museum and adjacent parking lot, $2,500
Urban Vision, to support installation of new and updated HVAC systems throughout the facility, $7,500
Victim Assistance Program, to upgrade outdated technology for victim advocates, $7,500
The Well CDC, for walk-in cold storage at the Akron Food Works kitchen that will serve current members, attract new members and provide additional options for product distribution, $5,000
YEPAW, to restore drumline, photography and computer equipment, $5,000