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News

Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.

Danielle Locke

Diversify Your Funding: 10+ Places to Find Dollars for Your Mission

Oct 01, 2025

Worried about shrinking grants or federal cuts? Take a deep breath (ahhhh) there’s still money out there! The trick? Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, as my mother would say. Diversification is…

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Renderings of the Polsky / Knight Creative project

Transforming Polsky: GAR Grant Helps Fuel UA's Knight Center for Creative Engagement

Sep 26, 2025

The University of Akron has received a $500,000 grant from the GAR Foundation to help renovate downtown's Polsky Building, school officials announced Tuesday.

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Screenshot of first grade APS scholar with Akron Zoo bear

Essential Experiences℠ Video Launch Celebrates Program's Impact

Sep 22, 2025

Seven host organizations. Thousands of APS scholars. One powerful initiative.

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Christine Amer Mayer speaks at the UELS phase one launch convening

Phase One of the Unified Early Learning System Launches in Akron

Sep 08, 2025

On Thursday, September 4, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, joined by more than a dozen community organizations, announced the launch of Phase One of a Unified Early Learning System to support child care…

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Downtown Akron

Downtown Akron Development Corporation Launches to Drive Investment and Revitalization

Sep 05, 2025

Akron has launched a new organization dedicated to accelerating investment and redevelopment in the city’s urban core: the Downtown Akron Development Corporation (DADC).

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ECRC SPARK Program

GAR Awards Nearly $2.5 Million to 28 Akron-Area Nonprofits in August

Aug 20, 2025

GAR Foundation awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to 28 Akron-area nonprofit organizations following its August distribution committee meeting. 

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Essential Experiences℠ Program Renewed Through 2028

Jul 29, 2025

Essential Experiences℠ Partnership Renewed: GAR Foundation, Akron Public Schools, and Seven Akron-Area Arts & Culture Institutions Deepen Collaborative Learning Initiative

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Introducing Our "In These Times" Resource Newsletter Series

Jul 17, 2025

In these times, it can feel like the idea of “common ground” is a faint notion from a bygone era.

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Lucille Esposito

Summit Co. Educators and Lucille Esposito Honored at 2025 EIG Reception

Jun 09, 2025

We had multiple reasons to celebrate at our annual Educator Initiative Grant Reception on Thursday, June 5! 🎉

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Resources for Nonprofits Newsletter - June 2025

Jun 06, 2025

Nonprofit Summer Learning Series

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