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GAR Foundation's capital grant application period is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
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Here’s the truth: you’ll raise far more money from people who’ve already given, even if they have lapsed. Too many nonprofits chase shiny new donors while ignoring the ones who already said YES. Want…
GAR Foundation awarded over $2 million in grants to 27 Akron-area nonprofit organizations following its August 2026 distribution committee meeting. Among this quarter's grantees, GAR is highlighting…
Over the past decade, the organization has become a nationally recognized resource for choreography, creating space for artists to research, experiment, collaborate, and develop new work.
As organizations face shifting funding, policies, and economic pressures, Chris Canova of Jobs for Ohio's Graduates highlights the importance of staying grounded in mission and values. The article…
Youth Success Summit is uniting out-of-school time partners to expand opportunities for young people, helping them build the essential skills needed for lifelong success.
Nonprofits are facing a striking paradox. The needs for nonprofit services are growing, while the resources to meet those needs are shrinking. In this environment, succession planning and strategic…
GAR Foundation is proud to support 47 teams of Summit County educators with $350,000 in funding through its Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program. These grants support classroom-based projects that…
English teacher Shannon Turick’s Love for Literacy project combines silent reading, painting and writing to help Akron students reconnect with books. The program culminates with an art show May 21 at…
