Arts Forward

ArtsForward: Funding to Advance Arts and Culture Priorities in Summit County

Rob Lehr, Senior Program Officer

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Andrew Jackson House Spring Spruce-up!

Many of our nonprofit partners and community members are often guests at Andrew Jackson House, the home of GAR Foundation at 277 E. Mill Street.

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A student at Akron Children's Museum

Akron Public Schools Receives Silver NSBA Magna Award

Akron Public Schools received the 2023 Magna Silver Award from the National School Boards Association for their Essential Experiences program in APS elementary schools.

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Cat Painting

GAR Foundation’s 13th Annual Art Show

GAR Foundation is thrilled to celebrate its 13th annual Student Art Show, highlighting the work of 26 undergraduate students from The School of Art at Kent State University and The University of Ak

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Jennifer S. Kelsch

Five Things to Know About the Employee Retention Credit

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mockup of site

What is the Greater Akron Business Navigator?

Last month, the Elevate Greater Akron collaborative announced the launch of the Greater Akron Business Navigator, a new website aimed at connecting the region’s entrepreneurs in startup and small b

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Karla McDay

Collective Work: Harmony House’s Approach to Housing

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Christine Amer Mayer

Looking Ahead: A Message From GAR's President

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GAR Foundation Distributes Over $2.5 Million in Grants

Akron, Ohio (December 8, 2022) GAR Foundation is thrilled to announce it awarded more than $2.5 million to Akron-area organizations at its November distribution meeting in the areas of education, e

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Kemp Boyd

Making the Impact: How Love Akron Listens, Learns, and Leads

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