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August 19, 2020
Akron nonprofit organizations and Knight Arts Challenge winners receive grants from GAR Foundation
GAR Foundation awarded $928,000 in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations at its August grant distribution meeting. This round of funding included matching grants for 10 Knight Arts Challenge projects. […]
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May 11, 2020
GAR teams up with Goodwill Industries of Akron and others to distribute thousands of masks to the Akron area
The grant of $28,000 from GAR Foundation along with $40,000 from the Akron Summit County COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund provided Goodwill the support to produce and distribute 25,000 washable, reusable cloth masks to the local community.
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March 31, 2020
Get the word out about the Census
Now more than ever, so many of us want to contribute to the greater good. Responding to, and spreading the word about the Census is one simple yet critical thing […]
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October 03, 2019
Little journalists: first graders produce a newspaper at St. Barnabas Elementary School
It’s a Wednesday morning and I’m sitting in the back of the room observing a group of about 40 young reporters gathered together in front of a large, green interactive […]
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September 27, 2019
Glass Half Full Award: Honoring Kwame Scruggs, Ph.D
GAR Foundation is honored to present Kwame Scruggs with the 2019 Glass Half Full award for his steadfast and inspirational leadership of Alchemy, Inc.
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August 23, 2019
Bounce Hub, United Way among the organizations receiving grants from GAR Foundation
GAR Foundation recently awarded more than $1.6 million to Akron organizations in the areas of education, economic and workforce development, basic needs, arts and culture, and nonprofit sector advancement.
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August 06, 2019
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park hosts Ohio’s first-ever Latino Conservation Week
The Conservancy for Cuygahoga Valley National Park recently hosted Ohio’s first-ever Latino Conservation Week to engage the Latino community in the outdoors and create awareness around conservation. The event is […]
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January 31, 2019
New major investment from GAR Foundation advances quality in Akron preschools
Akron, Ohio — Jan.31.2019 — GAR Foundation today announced the launch of a new $618,000 initiative designed to advance early childhood learning in Akron’s neighborhoods with the greatest needs. The […]
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November 07, 2018
How Twitter can Expand your Professional Learning Network
We hear repeatedly at our Educator Conference that one of the most valuable parts of the day is having the opportunity to connect with fellow educators from across the county. […]
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October 19, 2018
Crafting effective communications to create social change
Strategic communications have the power to transform your organization and a compelling story told to the right audience is vital to fundraising and building awareness of your organization’s mission. What […]
Brittany LaPointe