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December 06, 2022
Making the Impact: How Love Akron Listens, Learns, and Leads
For years, Love Akron has been a staple in Akron as a Christian-based organization known for their ability to collect, convene, and collaborate. Through initiatives like Fields of Love, they’ve […]
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December 05, 2022
GAR FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES OVER $2.5 MILLION IN GRANTS
Akron, Ohio (December 8, 2022) GAR Foundation is thrilled to announce it awarded more than $2.5 million to Akron-area organizations at its November distribution meeting in the areas of education, […]
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November 30, 2022
Investing in Akron
Over the course of the past few years, our staff has intentionally focused more on deepening our understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how we can more holistically live out our DEI values through the Foundation’s work.
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September 28, 2022
Gar Foundation Renews Three-year Commitment to Essential Experiences℠
Akron, Ohio, (September 14, 2022) — GAR Foundation announces the continuation of Essential Experiences℠, which provides every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningful, co-curricular […]
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August 25, 2022
GAR Foundation awards more than $1.5 million to Akron-area nonprofits
Akron, Ohio (August 18, 2022) GAR Foundation awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations at its August distribution meeting. This quarter, the Foundation focused significant funding […]
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June 13, 2022
Summit County educators receive grants from GAR Foundation for classRoom-based projects
AKRON, Ohio (June 9, 2022) —GAR Foundation announced $350,000 in funding to 42 teams of educators through its annual Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program. The EIG program offers grants to […]
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May 19, 2022
GAR Awards More Than $2.25 Million to Akron-Area Nonprofits
GAR Foundation awarded more than $2.25 million in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations at its May distribution meeting. The Foundation has focused significant support this quarter on inclusive economic and […]
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April 15, 2022
GAR Foundation’s 12th Annual Student Art Show
GAR Foundation is thrilled to celebrate the 12th annual Student Art Show, highlighting the work of 27 undergraduate students from The School of Art at Kent State University and The […]
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November 19, 2021
GAR Foundation Awards $2.2 million in grantS
GAR Foundation awarded $2,263,000 in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations at its November grant distribution meeting. Reflective of GAR’s commitment to improving Akron’s economic health, 43% of the funding awarded […]
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November 05, 2021
GLASS HALF FULL AWARD: TERESA R. LEGRAIR
GAR Foundation is thrilled to announce that its 2021 Glass Half Full Award will go to President & CEO of Akron Urban League, Teresa R. LeGrair. This award was created […]
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