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Akron Community Foundation Fund Seeks Solutions to Opioid Crisis
Foundation: Akron Community Foundation
New Akron Community Foundation fund seeks solutions to opioid crisis.
$1 million total available for the two grant cycles.
Fund was established by Henry Schein company as part of Summit County's opioid lawsuit settlement.
More than 500 drug overdoses in Summit County so far this year, according to Summit County Public Health.
The HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund will award grants to local nonprofit organizations and medical institutions.
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