GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Originally formed by a group of passionate neighborhood residents, West Hill Neighborhood Organization (WHNO) continues the legacy of its founding members through community art collaborations, neighborhood cleanups, community dinners, and more. Over the past two years, their annual neighborhood event WonderFest has become a favorite of local Akronites. Learn more ➡️ www.whno.org
GAR Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Akron, OH 1,471 followers
Helping Akron become smarter, stronger, and more vibrant.
About us
GAR Foundation was established in 1967 by Galen and Ruth Roush as a means of continuing their service to the Akron community for generations to come. Along with his brother Carroll Roush, Galen founded Roadway Express during the Great Depression in 1930. By 1939, Roadway was the largest long-haul trucking company in the United States. The Foundation returns approximately $7.5 million annually to the community in the areas of education; economic, workforce, and community development; arts and culture; and basic needs.
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https://linktr.ee/garfoundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Akron, OH
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- Nonprofit
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- 1967
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Andrew Jackson House
277 E. Mill Street
Akron, OH 44308, US
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT 🌟 As Akron's first and largest National Historic Landmark, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is an iconic destination that has a profound impact on Akron's economy through their robust arts, culture, and educational programming. We are proud to be a continued supporter of their efforts! Learn more ➡️ www.stanhywet.org
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio, distributed by VANTAGE Aging, provides a nutritious meal, companionship, and a watchful eye on the health and safety of seniors. GAR Foundation is proud to support their commitment to seniors living healthier and more nourished lives in their homes! Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gWCEiY2k
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We're looking forward to attending this year's annual ArtsNow "State of the Arts: Summit County" to engage and connect with our vibrant arts and culture community. *ADDED BONUS* The opportunity to celebrate our very own Christine Amer Mayer as this year's ArtsNow Visionary Leader Award recipient! Learn more ➡️ https://artsnow.org/sota/
ArtsNow is thrilled to announce the third annual "State of the Arts: Summit County" event will be held on October 23, 2024, at the Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theatre! Join us in recognizing community leaders making an impact on the arts and culture sector in our community. This year, we will be recognizing two leaders, Christine Amer Mayer, President of GAR Foundation, and Olivia Demas, a dedicated and passionate patron of the arts. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45LkdzW
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Check out the most recent update on the progress at Lock 3 Park! ⬇️
ICYMI: Yesterday a new update on the Lock 3 park renovation was published! This update, provided by Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition President and CEO Dan Rice and Anser Advisory Director of Construction Kathryn DeMuesey, includes a look at the exciting progress made on the construction of the Maynard Performance Pavilion, along with the reserved seating area (which will also serve as 1 of 2 winter ice skating rinks) directly in front of the pavilion. PLUS: The decking on the Frances and Richard Buchholzer Balcony is being installed around 16 newly planted trees. Project managers, partners, and community members are excited for the completion of the redeveloped Lock 3 Park this fall. Check out the video to explore the park and find out more: https://lnkd.in/gy_z4B4T Follow all of the video updates of Lock 3's renovation, from the start of construction up to yesterday, on the Akron Civic Commons website: https://lnkd.in/ghs2wQC4 We're looking forward to sharing this beautiful, ingeniously-designed, accessible space with everyone during fall 2024! #downtownAkron #akronOhio #akron #OLINStudios #landscapeArchitecture #publicSpace #reimaginingTheCivicCommons #downtownRevitalization #publicparks
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Since 1997, South Street Ministries Inc. has served the Summit Lake and South Akron neighborhoods through its education, reentry, and community engagement programs. The Foundation is proud to support their mission to equip and inspire the restoration of community, economy, and faith! Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dgXzUnfe
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"Each meeting of the Creative Aging Institute serves as more than a series of classes. It offers a chance for seniors to find support, pick up a passion and continue honing their creative skills — whether new, old or simply shifting." Learn more about how the Akron Art Museum's Creative Aging Institute is creatively inspiring Akron's 55+ residents ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gng7Nxj8
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In 2019, our region’s Elevate Greater Akron initiative identified the need for making bigger bets on our economic future - this led to the creation of the Polymer Industry Cluster. 5 years later and the work of many organizations, partners, and individuals led to Akron's recent $51M implementation grant award. This money creates a destination in our region for attracting new businesses, private investment, talent, jobs, and sustainability advances. To learn more about the work that went into receiving this grant and the opportunity it represents for Greater Akron, read this Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com column from our own Steve Millard and Brian Anderson: https://ow.ly/SlWe50SEFQ4
Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub: Global innovation, regional opportunity | Guest column
beaconjournal.com
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Congratulations to the team at TRIAD for the recent recognition of their amazing, thoughtful, and collaborative creativity. One of these awards includes a Communicator Award of Excellence from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for their work on the GAR Foundation website re-vamp in 2023! 🎉
Our team is thrilled to create more award-winning work for the amazing clients we serve! The diverse client types honored with Communicator Awards this year exemplify the incredible talent of the TRIAD team, and our ability to create integrated, cohesive, and unified marketing materials and campaigns. 🏆 Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Website 🏆 Burton D. Morgan Foundation’s 2022 Annual Report “Voice” 🏆 ClearSonic's Branding 🏆 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Website 🏆 GAR Foundation’s Website 🏆 The Wilds’ Website 🏆 Akron-Summit Age Friendly Seal 🏆 Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant, Branding
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Since 1981, Project Learn of Summit County has helped provide literacy and lifelong learning services that help adults achieve their goals as family members, workers, community members and lifelong learners. They believe that by increasing educational attainment, community members not only improve their lives and the lives of their families, but also strengthen and improve our community and its economy. We are proud to support their work! Learn more ➡️ www.projectlearnsummit.org 📸: Dale Dong
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