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

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

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

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