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The best community solutions often arise from connected people and organizations working together across sectors and subject areas to leverage their strengths.

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Students at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. Photo by Anthony Boarman

Strategic Initiatives

Essential Experiences℠

Essential Experiences℠ provides Akron Public Schools PreK–5th graders with meaningful, high-quality field studies that spark curiosity and joy in learning.

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Elevate Greater Akron

Elevate Greater Akron is a collaboration of government, business, and civic leaders working together to bring greater prosperity to the Greater Akron region.

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GroundWorks DanceTheater dancers Madison Pineda, Matthew Saggiomo and Ahna Bonnette (left to right) in David Shimotakahara's "Aperture." Photo: Dale Dong

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Akron/Summit Cultural Plan

The Akron/Summit Cultural Plan is an investment in strengthening our region, advancing cultural diversity, expanding opportunities, and providing vibrant experiences for all.

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Photo by: Dale Dong

Strategic Initiatives

IN-Akron

Immigration Network-Akron (IN-Akron) is a community-wide connection of program and service providers in the Akron-area focused on the shared goal of seeing every immigrant and…

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