Investing in Greater Akron
We invest in strategic initiatives that strengthen Greater Akron’s communities and create lasting impact in the areas of: education; economic, workforce, and community development; arts & culture; and basic needs.
Through collaborative partnerships, innovative programs, and responsive grantmaking, we support efforts that expand opportunity, enhance quality of life, and drive meaningful change. Here are our current strategic initiatives:
Akron/Summit Cultural Plan
Arts & Culture
A countywide initiative dedicated to strengthening arts, culture, heritage, and natural assets that contribute to vibrant, inclusive and connected communities across Summit County.
College & Career Academies of Akron
Education
An educational framework by Akron Public Schools that links classroom learning with real-world career sectors and college majors for PreK-12 students.
Elevate Greater Akron
Economic, Workforce, & Community Development
A cross-sector collaborative of leaders working together to bring prosperity to Greater Akron and to capitalize on opportunities in our rapidly changing world.
Essential Experiences℠
Education
A transformative initiative focused on providing Akron Public Schools PreK-5 students with meaningful arts and culture experiences that spark curiosity and support academic growth.
Immigration Network-Akron
Basic Needs
A network of program and service providers focused on the shared goal of seeing every immigrant and refugee thrive while strengthening our community.
Unified Early Learning System
Education
A community initiative dedicated to stabilizing child care businesses and educators while expanding access to high-quality early learning programs in Akron.