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Mayer Named ArtsNow's 2024 Visionary Leader Award Recipient

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! 🎉

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GAR's Capital Grant Application Period Now Open Through October 25th

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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Resources for Nonprofits Newsletter - September 2024

Resources for NonprofitsStrategies to Combat Against Check FraudJen Kelsch, Chief Financial Officer, GAR Foundation

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GAR Foundation Awards Over $2 Million to Akron-area Nonprofits in August

GAR Foundation’s distribution committee approved grants totaling more than $2 million in support of over 20 Akron-area nonprofits.

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GAR Becomes Sponsor of North High School's UWSM Family Resource Center

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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Resources for Nonprofits Newsletter - August 2024

Resources for NonprofitsEmerging Leaders Program

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GAR Approves Funding for City of Akron Data Transparency Strategist

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.

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Thank You and Best Wishes to GAR Program Officer Bronlynn Thurman!

GAR Foundation has some bittersweet news to share, as we wish our Program Officer Bronlynn Thurman all the best in her new professional endeavors.

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Summit Co. Educators Celebrated at GAR's Educator Initiative Grant Reception

On Thursday, June 6, GAR officially celebrated the 46 teams of 2024-2025 Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) recipients! 🎉 

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Educator Initiative Grant Program Awards $350,000 to 46 Summit Co. Classrooms

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.

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