Upcoming Events

Join Akron Community Foundation for a dynamic Community Issues Session exploring how arts and culture influence the vitality of our neighborhoods, contribute to economic development, and foster community connection. This session will examine the powerful role that public art, creative placemaking, and cultural investment play in shaping the spaces where we live, work and gather.

Through the voices of civic leaders, artists, and cross-sector partners, we will discuss how cultural initiatives intersect with broader priorities such as housing, public safety, and neighborhood revitalization. The session will feature historical perspectives from Dave Lieberth, insights on multi-sector investment from Rachel Bridenstine of the Development Finance Authority, and the creative experiences of Akron-based artists Mac and Allyse Love and Dominic Moore-Dunson.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how arts and culture serve as essential infrastructure for thriving communities, and how philanthropic investment can help catalyze lasting, visible change across our region.

Join the Gay Community Endowment Fund for its annual celebration, exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality. Guests will enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and an inspiring program highlighting the Gay Community Endowment Fund's recent grant and scholarship recipients.

This year's celebration will feature remarks by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and drag queen and activist Nina West. Guests may also purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win prizes donated by the Akron Art Museum, Akron Zoo, Cleveland Orchestra, Mountaineer Casino Resort and more.

The event will culminate with the presentation of the 2025 Paul Daum Award to the Akron Pride Festival Steering Committee for its contributions to the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ community.

Sponsorships are still available, and include tickets to the event, complimentary drinks, and public recognition of your support.

General admission and VIP tickets are now on sale.

Please join us for our next Young Professionals event on Saturday, June 7, at the scenic Sand Run Metro Park. This will be a fun and casual opportunity for young professionals in accounting, financial planning, law and related fields to connect with one another while enjoying a hike in Northeast Ohio's beautiful spring weather.

We will meet at 9 a.m. in the field directly across from the parking area at 1400 Sand Run Parkway, Akron, OH 44313. Guests will enjoy complimentary coffee and light snacks before beginning the 3-mile hike. Afterward, we'll hear from Ben Tegel, board member of Akron Cooperative Farms, to learn how this nonprofit is transforming underutilized land in North Hill into urban farms for community gardens and entrepreneurial enterprises.

This event is hosted by Laura Lederer of Akron Community Foundation, Taylor Papiernik of Fairway Wealth Management, and Jared Hoffman of Broadleaf Partners in collaboration with the Young Professional Advisor Council of Akron Community Foundation.

The event is free, but please RSVP to Laura Lederer at llederer@akroncf.org by June 2.

Join Bath Community Fund to commemorate its first 10 years of impact in the community! Guests will enjoy appetizers, a plated dinner, dessert, beverages and an inspiring program.

The fund's leadership will also celebrate the success of the fund's ongoing endowment-building campaign and share an exclusive first look at plans for the fund's future. Guests will have the opportunity to meet representatives from several of the nonprofits the fund supports and learn about the important work they're doing to strengthen our community for current and future generations.

Sponsorships are now available starting at $250. All sponsorships include at least one ticket to the event and public recognition of your support of Bath Community Fund. Individual and couple admission tickets will go on sale in June.