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Looking Ahead: A Message From GAR's President

Jan 20, 2023

GAR Foundation Distributes Over $2.5 Million in Grants

Dec 08, 2022

Akron, Ohio (December 8, 2022) GAR Foundation is thrilled to announce it awarded more than $2.5 million to Akron-area organizations at its November distribution meeting in the areas of education, e

Making the Impact: How Love Akron Listens, Learns, and Leads

Dec 06, 2022

Investing in Akron

Nov 30, 2022

In the world of grant-making, there are acknowledged and hidden realities behind the numbers that foundations should consider addressing.

The T3 Education Webinar Series Returns

Nov 17, 2022

The Teaching Teachers with Technology (T3) series returned to explore innovative solutions for adapting to the changing needs of students.

Glass Half Full Award: Perry Clark

Nov 15, 2022

GAR Foundation is thrilled to present Perry Clark, president and founder of Truly Reaching You, with the 2022 Glass Half Full Award.

10 Takeaways on Inclusivity in Arts and Culture in Akron

Oct 10, 2022

One step at a time.For the past several years at GAR, we’ve been working to incorporate equity in everything we do.

4 Things You Should Know About ARPA Funding

Sep 29, 2022

A number of our grantee organizations working in the youth development field are closely watching the City of Akron’s “

GAR Foundation Renews Three-year Commitment to Essential Experiences℠

Sep 14, 2022

Akron, Ohio, (September 14, 2022) — GAR Foundation announces the continuation of Essential Experiences℠, which provides every Akron Public Schools student in PreK through 5th grade with a meaningfu

GAR Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million to Akron-area Nonprofits

Aug 18, 2022

Akron, Ohio (August 18, 2022) GAR Foundation awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations at its August distribution meeting.