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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 University of Akron’s Myers School of Art, on display at the historic Andrew Jackson House. The 2022 curated exhibit seeks to provide artists from both […]
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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 responsibility to share an update on the status of the arts and culture sector. To say that this is no small feat is a vast […]
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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 in 2011 to recognize Summit County community leaders for their inspiring and optimistic leadership of nonprofit organizations. As part of this award, GAR gave $5,000 […]
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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, credible COVID-19- and vaccine-related information and deliver that information to the Black community. As the U.S. surpasses 25.2 million COVID-19 cases and Ohio approaches the […]
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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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January 17, 2020
Financial Best Practice Checklist for Nonprofits
Financial management decisions and internal controls are perhaps not the most exciting topics a nonprofit leader considers on a daily basis. But sound financial management practices are vital to organizational success.
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October 29, 2019
22 simple tips for a more accessible arts & culture event
“Accessibility is being able to get into a building. Diversity is getting invited to the table. Inclusion is having a voice at the table. Belonging is having your voice heard at the table.”
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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 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 part of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to make the park more welcoming to minority populations. GAR Foundation supported the CVNP’s diversity and […]
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