Grants Focus on Community Image as Top Priority
Barberton, OH (May 25, 2018) – Barberton Community Foundation (BCF), an organization that has been committed to improving the quality of life for Barberton residents, announces its second quarter grants. BCF awarded $81,500 to eight organizations upon its board of directors’ approval at the May 10, 2018 meeting.
| Organization Name | Focus Area | Program Title | Strategy Area | Amount Received |
| Barberton City School District | Educational Excellence | Preschool Expansion – Helping the Youngest Learners | Strategic Collaboration | $10,000 |
| United Way of Summit County | Educational Excellence | iC.A.R.E. Mentoring | Strategic Collaboration | $15,000 |
| Barberton All Sports Boosters | Educational Excellence | Barberton Synthetic Turf Project | Strategic Collaboration | $20,000 |
| City of Barberton Beautification | Community Image | Holiday Display Lights | Responsive | $2,500 |
| City of Barberton Beautification | Community Image | 28th Annual Mum Fest | Strategic Collaboration | $10,000 |
| City of Barberton | Community Image | Barberton Labor Day BBQ and Music Festival | Strategic Collaboration | $5,000 |
| Summit Artspace | Economic Development/Community Image | Permanent External Art Installations | Foundation Facilitated | $15,000 |
| Barberton Parks & Recreation | Community Image | Lake Anna Summer Entertainment Series 2018 | Responsive | $4,000 |
Press Release -Q2 2018 BCF Grants