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GAR Foundation awarded nearly $2 million in grants to 24 Akron-area nonprofit organizations following its May distribution committee meeting. Among this quarter’s grantees, GAR is highlighting three…

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What does it take for youth to feel safe on their way to and from school? A new pilot program called Safe Passages is showing what’s possible. Backed by a GAR Emergent Needs grant, Marcel McDaniel—…

In 2025, GAR Foundation awarded a $50,000 capital grant to support ACCESS’ “Building Futures, Empowering More Lives” campaign, a $3 million effort to expand its campus and thoughtfully serve…

GAR Foundation is proud to announce Dan Rice as its 2026 Glass Half Full Award recipient! 🎉

ArtsForward is fueling projects throughout Summit County like Curated Storefront’s Visiting Artist Program at the I PROMISE School, where students gain confidence through hands-on learning with real…

A strong nonprofit board doesn't just happen. It requires attention, creativity, strategy, and patience.

Our 2025 Impact Report explores the strategic intersections in our grantmaking. We highlight the incredible work of our grantee partners who are leveraging collaboration to fuel creativity,…

We know cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, especially with limited capacity, so we’re spotlighting practical steps that can make a real difference. These recommendations come from On Technology…

As Akron’s local Community Development Financial Institution, Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF) supports small businesses and nonprofits by expanding access to capital, creating jobs, strengthe