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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicole Chavers as GAR Foundation's new Program Officer!
By investing in our neighborhoods, we aim to cultivate safe, thriving communities where residents feel a strong sense of identity, belonging, and shared civic pride.
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.
Resources for NonprofitsStrategies to Combat Against Check FraudJen Kelsch, Chief Financial Officer, GAR Foundation
GAR Foundation’s distribution committee approved grants totaling more than $2 million in support of over 20 Akron-area nonprofits.
(Article from the National Park Service website)
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.
Resources for NonprofitsEmerging Leaders Program
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.
