About GAR

Mission & Vision

The Mission of the Foundation is “to strengthen communities in our region through discerning and creative support of worthy organizations.”

Our Guiding Principles are:

  • Honor the preferences and values of founders Galen and Ruth Roush.
  • Identify needs in the region and pursue strategies to address those needs.
  • Strive for excellence.
  • Communicate honestly, directly, and respectfully.
  • Cultivate and encourage collaboration.
  • Contribute to the growth of knowledge and competence in the charitable community.
  • Consider the perspectives and promote the talents of all members of the community.

GAR's Strategic Priorities

Spotlight

Congratulations to the Akron-Canton   Regional Foodbank--Named U.S. Foodbank of the Year!

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was named the 2012 Member of the Year at the annual Feeding America Network Summit in Detroit. The award is the highest recognition achievable by food banks and is given to the year’s most outstanding food bank of the 202 food banks across the nation in the Feeding America network.For further information, please click here.