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The Well Community Development Corporation's initiatives have focused on restoring houses, creating an economy, supporting places, and, most recently, workforce development in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood. bit.ly/44RXEHN Photo by: Michelle Hill

The Battered Women's Shelter, part of the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center leads the Akron community in preventing and healing trauma from domestic abuse by providing emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, and community education. bit.ly/386U4iG

"If someone were to ask me what my goal in life is, it's to serve." Enjoy this video with some reflections from 2023 Glass Half Full Award recipient Yolanda Parker and GAR Program Officer Bronlynn Thurman. youtu.be/4ZiOnPKiCz4?si…

🌟 Patron spotlight! Our patron spotlight this month is Bronlynn Thurman. Bronlynn is a creative and Program Officer at GAR Foundation where she focuses on community development. Read more about Bronlynn on our website! bit.ly/3M3mezc

GAR is proud to provide continued support to the EarlyChildhoodRecCtr for their SPARK program (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids), which continues to be one of the strongest early childhood programs in Northeast Ohio. Learn more: bit.ly/3fis3ei

Get out of the burnout cycle with BW Consulting Solutions! This free virtual workshop will be hosted by Leadership and Health Coach Rebecca Wolfe where she will teach participants what burnout is and how to stop burnout from happening. Register today here: bit.ly/3Fl0pY5

The White House has designated Akron as one of 31 Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs in the country! The Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub in Akron is leading the way on reducing the climate impacts of polymer manufacturing. via clevelanddotcom: cleveland.com/news/2023/10/a…

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors who attended our annual "Their Success is Our Success" event. Your generosity and presence made the event truly special and successful. We are grateful for your unwavering support in our mission.

GAR Foundation Thank you, GAR Foundation, for being our partner in supporting school readiness and quality early care and education!

For over 16 years, L.I.N.K.S. Community & Family Services has served the Middlebury neighborhood through its holistic approach to addressing residents’ needs. GAR is once again proud to support their efforts! Learn more: bit.ly/45al2R0

Mr. Gaug’s 4th graders are trying out his Bath Elementary Disc Golf Course! After the kids help to finalize the distances for each hole, the baskets will become permanent. Thank you GAR Foundation for funding this awesome project.

Since 1972, the Victim Assistance Program has provided victim advocacy and support in Akron. Their goal is to diminish the impact of crime and trauma upon victims and provide emotional and physical stabilization in the aftermath of their victimization. bit.ly/3qKvNpg

How Community-Based Public Space Can Build Civic Trust: Lessons from Akron Dana Bourland The JPB Foundation Nonprofit Quarterly Akron Civic Commons Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation William Penn Foundation #trust #akron #publicspace #equity #economy #civicinfrastructure #CivicCommonsUS nonprofitquarterly.org/how-community-…

GAR is proud to support the efforts of Students With A Goal (SWAG). SWAG provides youth development programming centered on academic assistance, life skills, and leadership development while providing a safe place for students during after-school hours. bit.ly/3tSkDFP

Progressive Alliance Community Development Corporation (PACDC), located in the West Akron neighborhood, advocates and promotes healthy families and communities through economic development, affordable housing, and wellness services for all residents. bit.ly/3qwqXhD

We are proud to support CG&FS through their Toddlers and Preschoolers Succeeding (TAPS) program, a program that helps keep our youngest community members on a proven path to success. Learn more: cgfs.org

Join BVU for their Role of the Board event on December 1! This seminar features an expert panel that will share their experience, discuss the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, and more. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3FrZLbc

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