Upcoming Events

Join the Gay Community Endowment Fund as they celebrate 25 years of impact in the community and invest in the next generation of LGBTQ+ students and allies. Guests will enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and an inspiring program highlighting the fund's recent grant and scholarship recipients. In celebration of the fund's 25th anniversary, activist Jim Obergefell will speak and participate in a Q&A with guests. Fund leaders will also present the 2026 Paul Daum Award to the Founders of the Gay Community Endowment Fund.

Join Bath Community Fund as it celebrates more than a decade of impact in the community, recognizes its grant recipients, and looks ahead to the fund's future. You'll also 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. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. You are welcome to invite friends and neighbors who are interested in learning about Bath Community Fund.

Join Akron Community Foundation as we celebrate the extraordinary impact of our donors, fundholders, grant recipients and community partners. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6:15 p.m.

There is no cost to attend the annual meeting, but reservations are required by Tuesday, July 7. Questions? Contact De Shawn Pickett at [email protected] or 330-376-8522.

Save the date for a special morning gathering celebrating the growing impact of the Black Giving Collective Fund. Over breakfast, we'll reflect on the powerful success of The Soul of Philanthropy Akron and share an exciting milestone as the fund approaches $500,000 in assets – positioning us to begin our first grantmaking. Come to learn more about the issues we plan to support and how you can make the Black Giving Collective part of your philanthropy. Space will be limited for this complimentary event, and we would be honored to have you join us.