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Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Greenleaf Family Center
Nonprofit Spotlight: Greenleaf Family Center
Greenleaf Family Center empowers individuals and families through counseling, education and support, operating in five counties, including Summit. Programs include services for parent and family support and education, along with individual, family and group...
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WEF's Impact: Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
WEF's Impact: Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
The following letter was sent to the Women's Endowment Fund by Teresa Stafford-Wright and the staff of the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center. Dear Women's Endowment Fund, On behalf of the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center, thank you for...
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A message from GCEF's board chair: Reasons to celebrate
A message from GCEF's board chair: Reasons to celebrate
I think we can finally say it: Happy spring, everyone! There is enough madness in the world today, so I'd like to take this opportunity to share some joy with you. The Gay Community Endowment Fund (GCEF) wrapped up 2024 with another fabulously successful...
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From WEF's President: A season of gratitude
From WEF's President: A season of gratitude
Spring has sprung all over our beautiful state! And as always, spring brings new growth that puts a skip in my step. New growth occurs on the Women's Endowment Fund's Advisory Board each year in July. This year, especially, we have seasoned board members...
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GCEF's Impact: Trans Joy Akron
GCEF's Impact: Trans Joy Akron
Trans Joy Akron's mission is to build a thriving, meaningfully inclusive trans+ community. The organization provides affirming spaces for visibility and social connection; empowers future leaders; and creates educational opportunities so trans+ people...
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Philanthropy: A team sport
Philanthropy: A team sport
At first glance, you may think of charitable giving as mostly an individual act. Certainly, most of the time, the actual money or asset that constitutes the charitable donation comes from a single person, couple, or entity. However, the staff at Akron...
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Keep going: Tips to inspire your planned giving efforts
Keep going: Tips to inspire your planned giving efforts
In an environment where immediate community needs are never-ending (and actually seem to be skyrocketing), it's really hard to carve out energy and time in your fundraising plan to make room for planned giving. The team at the community foundation knows how...
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BCF's Impact: Greenleaf Family Center
BCF's Impact: Greenleaf Family Center
By the time Jill Oldham took over as Chief Executive Officer of Greenleaf Family Services, the organization had served the local community by strengthening families through counseling, education, and support for well over 100 years. She stated, "We were...
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