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George Stevens Fund
George Stevens Fund
In 1930, George Stevens was looking for a way to make a lasting gift to his community. The Akron native had spent much of his life climbing the ranks at a paper company in Hartford City, Ind., and was known for his quiet kindness and dedication to helping...
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Mark and Michele Allio Family Fund
Mark and Michele Allio Family Fund
On Dec. 22, hundreds of people stood waiting in line for food at four local churches. They came hoping to get just enough food for Christmas, but they left carrying much more: whole 12-pound turkeys. "The look on their faces, realizing they were getting these...
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Steven Baach Charities Fund
Steven Baach Charities Fund
From the time he learned to walk, Steven Baach was playing sports. "Steve was either kicking, shooting, throwing, hitting or catching a ball," said his father, Mike Baach. "As he grew, whether it was soccer, basketball, baseball or golf, he occupied all his...
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Dante Lavelli Scholarship Fund
Dante Lavelli Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund at Akron Community Foundation is carrying on the legacy of a local hero. Established in 2010, the Dante B. and Joy W. Lavelli Athletic Academic Scholarship Fund honors the career of the Browns football legend by helping athletes at Hudson...
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Andreoli Fund rebuilds cabins for kids
Andreoli Fund rebuilds cabins for kids
Beneath a blanket of August sun and humidity, Rennick and Dee Andreoli uncovered a little piece of heaven – or, at the very least, a haven for a special group of children. Their afternoon at Akron Rotary Camp began with sounds of water splashing, counselors...
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Charles E. and Mary K. Booth Family Fund
Charles E. and Mary K. Booth Family Fund
Martha Booth came to Akron Community Foundation on a mission: She wanted to find the most pressing needs in Summit County and support them with her family's donor-advised fund.   The whole Booth family is passionate about helping children, so when...
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Black Keys Fund
Black Keys Fund
The first time Black Keys drummer Pat Carney heard of Alfred McMoore, it was via answering machine. "This is Alfred McMoore. Your black key is taking too long." The message was meant for Pat's father, Beacon Journal writer Jim Carney, who was writing an...
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H. Peter Burg Fund
H. Peter Burg Fund
Lemonade stands are a rite of passage during childhood: The experience of selling homemade drinks goes a long way in teaching kids important lessons about hard work and the value of a dollar. But when Stow resident Eileen Burg encouraged her granddaughter...
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Legacy of Kindness Fund
Legacy of Kindness Fund
On the outside, Marissa Norwood was like any other 12-year-old girl: She loved vanilla milkshakes, her dogs and her family. She was an ace at card games, and she never missed the opportunity to give a good hug. Unlike most seventh graders, though, Marissa was...
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Barbara D. Mathews Ladybug Fund
Barbara D. Mathews Ladybug Fund
As Mark Mathews' mother, Barbara, neared the end of her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, she looked at him and said, "I've got a lot more stuff to do." "She wasn't accepting of the fact that maybe she had an illness that was going to shorten her life,"...
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