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February 24, 2023
GAR Foundation’s 13th Annual Art Show
GAR Foundation is thrilled to celebrate its 13th annual Student Art Show, highlighting the work of 26 undergraduate students from The School of Art at Kent State University and The […]
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February 13, 2023
What is the Greater Akron Business Navigator?
Last month, the Elevate Greater Akron collaborative announced the launch of the Greater Akron Business Navigator, a new website aimed at connecting the region’s entrepreneurs in startup and small businesses […]
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January 25, 2023
Collective Work: Harmony House’s Approach to Housing
Over the past several years, everyone has been impacted by COVID-19. While many of the challenges presented by the pandemic were universal, different groups faced different challenges relative to their […]
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November 15, 2022
Glass Half Full Award: Perry Clark
GAR Foundation is thrilled to present Perry Clark, president and founder of Truly Reaching You, with the 2022 Glass Half Full Award. The Glass Half Full Award was initially created […]
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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
Akron’s first state of the arts
by Nicole Mullet, executive director, artsnow On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Akron Roundtable will host the very first State of the Arts, and I have the honor and the considerable […]
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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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January 26, 2021
GAR AWARDS $200,000 TO KNOW COVID PROGRAM
GAR Foundation has dedicated $200,000 to the creation of the Know COVID program. This effort is designed to connect Akron’s healthcare system with trusted neighborhood organizations to develop culturally competent, […]
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August 04, 2020
Decades of Disinvestment: It’s Time to Create Equitable Public Spaces
How the Akron Civic Commons is developing a model to develop and support public places for all.
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January 24, 2020
How to make your online content more accessible
You’ve read the tips about organizational accessibility. You’ve completed physical accessibility assessments. Your organization is committed to taking on a more inclusive approach in the upcoming year. But how accessible is your online presence?
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