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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.

Family Philanthropy Tools: Growing Goodness
Family Philanthropy Tools: Growing Goodness
No matter the age of your children, the things you teach them today will impact their philanthropic view for the rest of their lives. This may sound daunting, but The Center for Family Philanthropy is here to offer the necessary tools and research to support...
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Family Philanthropy Tools: Money Messages
Family Philanthropy Tools: Money Messages
"Money doesn't grow on trees." "Save for a rainy day." Though everyone has a different relationship with and viewpoint on money, you've heard money messages like this throughout your life. These money messages, especially ones you heard growing up, can inform...
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Family Philanthropy Tools: Life Legacy Conversations
Family Philanthropy Tools: Life Legacy Conversations
Have you heard of an ethical will? Ethical wills are simply a personal legacy letter that shares your values, blessings, life lessons, hopes and dreams for the future. They serve as love letters, not legal documents, and are intended to live beyond your...
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3 Ways to Engage Children in Charitable Giving
3 Ways to Engage Children in Charitable Giving
By John R. Adams, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, CFP®Private Wealth AdvisorAdams, Gut & Associates Charitable giving is more than an action; it's a mindset that can be passed down for generations. We believe philanthropy goes beyond just tax strategy,...
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SHEro 2022 Committee Report
SHEro 2022 Committee Report
This year's SHEro Campaign has officially concluded, just in time for Mother's Day! We are excited to report that 405 donors collectively gave nearly $50,000 as of May 9, 2022. Every donor and ambassador for this year's campaign helped the Women's Endowment...
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