Akron Community Foundation

On this , we proudly honor and respect those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

There's still time to get tickets for our Community Issues Session, which takes place Thursday, May 28 at the Akron Art Museum. The event explores how arts and culture have helped shape ideas and investments in Summit County and have fueled a dynamic economy across the region. The panel discussion features Harvey Nelson, Retired Co‑Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Main Street Muffins; Kimberly Beckett, Executive Director of Downtown Akron Partnership; Brian Lamoda‑Genet, General Manager of 750ml Wines; Rita Aggarwal, Executive Director of Proyecto RAICES; and Natalie Grieshammer‑Patrick, Executive Director of Summit Artspace. The event is free to attend but RSVP is required. We’ll also livestream the event here on our page. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-culture-as-an-economic-driver-tickets-1986316287486

Congratulations to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition on the opening of Summit Lake NorthShore Park. What an incredible transformation of the property with a resource designed by Summit Lake residents. The Coalition and all its partners continue to beautify and enhance the Akron Civic Commons and its many natural assets.