News Releases

Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Endowment Fund The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its annual "Who Is Your SHEro?" campaign will run through April 30, with a goal to raise $50,000 to benefit women and girls in Greater...

The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from LGBTQ+ and allied students who have positively impacted the community. Established by the Gay Community Endowment Fund, the GCEF Scholarship Fund awards...

Fund announces nearly $200,000 in grants to programs that uplift and empower women and girls. Yesterday, the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation celebrated uplifting women and girls with nearly 500 guests during its "For Women, Forever"...

Competitive grants support educational programs in Summit County  Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $4,779,317, including $535,756 in competitive education grants...

Impact grant will support Greater Akron’s first LGBTQ+ community needs assessment On Friday, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 13 grants totaling $54,000 to programs that enhance the quality of life of Greater...

On Friday, March 5, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $14,500 in grants to programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local minority communities. The following is a full list of Vernon...

Grants provided for diversity, equity and inclusion focused programs and initiatives  AKRON, Ohio (Feb. 25, 2021) – The Community Response Fund for Nonprofits at Akron Community Foundation is once again accepting grant applications. Initially...

In 2020, the Medina County Community Fund awarded $45,700 to 15 nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life for Medina County residents now and forever. These grants support the fund’s four pillars of grantmaking – education, health,...

Last year was incredibly challenging for many of our residents and service providers in Medina County. Health protocols, government directives, job loss and now the prolific Zoom call have all impacted everything operational for everyone. Through it, the work...

Nonprofit leaders invited to attend virtual Jan. 26 information session Beginning Feb. 1, the Medina County Community Fund and the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals from nonprofit organizations...