News Releases

The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of local children. Qualified nonprofits are eligible to receive up to $2,000 in grants. Established at the...

Theresa Carter, president of Synthomer Foundation, was announced as this year's Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient at Akron Community Foundation's annual meeting this evening. She will receive the award at the annual Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award...

Sugar Plum Tour will feature enchanting homes throughout Greater Akron The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites Greater Akron residents to save the date for its 22nd annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. The Sugar Plum Tour is...

Challenge winners donate to Building for Tomorrow, Akron Zoo, among others  This spring, Akron Community Foundation relaunched its popular On the Table event as the On the Table Action Challenge, which took residents on a personal journey of connecting...

Fund announces $175,000 in new grants to programs that empower women and girls The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation has approved $175,000 in grants to 31 nonprofit organizations, bringing the fund's cumulative grantmaking total to more...

Competitive grants include arts and culture programs in Summit County Akron Community Foundation's board of directors recently announced grants totaling $3.4 million and approved $664,650 in arts and culture grants chosen by the foundation's Community...

Proceeds support scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Greater Akron THIS IS A PAST EVENT Tickets are now available for the Gay Community Endowment Fund's 2023 annual celebration, "exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality." The event will take place Friday,...

Proceeds support grantmaking to programs that uplift and empower local women and girls THIS IS A PAST EVENT The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is inviting local residents to honor the important people in their lives through its annual...

Scholarship funds available for LGBTQ+ and allied students The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from LGBTQ+ and allied students who make a meaningful difference in the community. Established by the Gay...

Education grants include focus on early childhood programs, mentoring Akron Community Foundation's board recently announced quarterly grants totaling $3.8 million and approved nearly $700,000 in competitive education grants chosen by the foundation's...