GAR Foundation awards nearly $2 million in grants
The GAR Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in grants to Akron nonprofit organizations.
The top recipient was United Way of Summit & Medina, which received a $450,000 grant toward its first two 2028 Education Bold Goals: “Ready for Success” and “Youth Success.” The goals are focused on third grade reading and high school graduation.
Grants awarded at the August distribution meeting:
● Akron Soul Train, $25,000 for operations
● Akron Urban League, $125,000 for operations
● Battered Women’s Shelter, $170,000 for operations
● Child Guidance & Family Solutions, $200,000 for Toddlers and Preschoolers Succeeding (TAPS)
● Curated Storefront, $25,000 for operations
● Downtown Akron Partnership, $95,000 for operations
● Early Childhood Resource Center, $150,000 for Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK)
● Family Promise, $40,000 for operations
● Harmony House, $30,000 for operations
● Heart to Heart Leadership, $20,000 for operations
● LINKS Community & Family Services, $45,000 for operations
● Love Akron, up to $90,000 for the Locker Room Experience
● North Hill Community Development Corp., $70,000 for operations
● Progressive Alliance Community Development Corp., $45,000 for operations
● Students with a Goal (SWAG), $30,000 for operations
● Summit Artspace, $40,000 for operations
● United Way of Summit & Medina, $450,000 for Bold Goals 1 and 2
● Victim Assistance Program, $60,000 for operations
● The Well Community Development Corp., $45,000 for operations
The GAR Foundation was established in 1967 by Galen Roush, co-founder and chief executive officer of Roadway Express, and his wife, Ruth Roush. GAR Foundation’s mission is “to help Akron become smarter, stronger and more vibrant.” Visit garfoundation.org for more information.
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