The Mission of the foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Greater Akron area by building permanent endowments and providing philanthropic leadership that enables donors to make lasting investments in the community.
To fulfill this mission, Akron Community Foundation is committed to:
Serving Akron and surrounding areas with creative, visionary and sensitive grants that address the evolving needs of an area experiencing rapid economic and social change.
Devoting special emphasis to programs that enrich the community in the following distinct areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Human Services, and Civic Affairs/Community Services.
Advising donors in the areas of their particular concerns and assisting them in achieving the highest likelihood of beneficial results.
Demonstrating community leadership by designing innovative programs and acting as a catalyst in identifying problems and sharing information with other foundations.
John Garofalo (right) of the Akron Community Foundation presented the results of the 'On the Table' civic engagement event; the Akron NAACP's Judi Hill ... The Akron Community Foundation is revealing...more
Akron-area residents had plenty to talk about when they came together last year for the On the Table Greater Akron initiative. At the top of their collective minds? Economic issues and poverty. The...more
On the Table Greater Akron, led by Akron Community Foundation and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, offered an outlet for open conversation between friends and strangers with the...more
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