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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.

Three scenarios to consider during tax season
Three scenarios to consider during tax season
As attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, you are well aware that you have clients' attention when tax season rolls around. This makes it a great time to cover tax planning strategies for the current year and beyond. To help incorporate charitable giving...
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Philanthropy: It's a family thing
Philanthropy: It's a family thing
If you've not yet involved your children or grandchildren in your charitable giving, this is the year to consider it! Children of all ages can benefit from learning about philanthropy and how charities improve the quality of life for everyone. Indeed, many...
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Doing your due diligence
Doing your due diligence
The start of a new year often brings new opportunities to stay involved with the charities you love, whether as a donor, volunteer, board member, or all of the above. The staff at Akron Community Foundation is here to support your charitable endeavors, no...
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Doubling down: More good in your retirement years
Doubling down: More good in your retirement years
If you've reached or are nearing retirement age, you may be evaluating how charitable giving fits into your life in a bigger way than it did during your working years. If you've found that you have more time, more money, or both, now that work and raising...
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