Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.
Congratulations to GAR's Christine Amer Mayer for receiving the ArtsNow Visionary Leader Award at the State of the Arts event on Wednesday, October 23! 🎉
GAR Foundation's capital grant application period is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 25, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
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GAR Foundation’s distribution committee approved grants totaling more than $2 million in support of over 20 Akron-area nonprofits.
At a family engagement event in August, United Way of Summit & Medina announced that GAR Foundation has become a named sponsor of its Family Resource Center in North High School.
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Akron, Ohio (July 30, 2024) — GAR Foundation approved a grant of $125,000 to the Akron Development Corporation to help secure a Data Transparency Strategist for the City of Akron.
GAR Foundation has some bittersweet news to share, as we wish our Program Officer Bronlynn Thurman all the best in her new professional endeavors.
On Thursday, June 6, GAR officially celebrated the 46 teams of 2024-2025 Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) recipients! 🎉
GAR Foundation is proud to announce the recent distribution of $350,000 in funding to 46 teams of educators through its annual Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program.