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In these times, it can feel like the idea of “common ground” is a faint notion from a bygone era.
We had multiple reasons to celebrate at our annual Educator Initiative Grant Reception on Thursday, June 5! 🎉
Nonprofit Summer Learning Series
GAR Foundation’s distribution committee approved more than $1.8 million in grants, supporting 17 Akron-area nonprofits.
GAR Foundation is proud to announce the recent distribution of $350,000 in funding to 48 teams of educators through its annual Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program.
Summer Youth Employment Program Hosts Needed!
Peg’s Foundation, in partnership with GAR Foundation, is proud to announce a multi-year, million dollar initiative to promote excellence in the arts and expand access to meaningful artistic experie
Burnout. This term has spread like wildfire over the last several years - understandably so. Since the pandemic in 2020, we started hearing about this phenomenon called burnout, mostly among front-…
in·ter·sec·tion (noun): a point where different paths, ideas, and strategies come together to create something greater.
GAR Foundation is proud to announce David Shimotakahara as its 2025 Glass Half Full Award recipient.