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Julie and Jayson Humble Bright Beginnings Endowed Scholarship
Bright Beginnings in BarbertonAnnouncing the Julie and Jayson Bright Beginnings Endowed Scholarship Fund Barberton Community Foundation is proud to announce the Julie & Jayson Humble Bright Beginnings Endowed Scholarship Fund, a first‑of‑its‑kind resource that...
Two New Restaurants Awarded Grants to Boost Downtown Barberton
Two New Restaurants Awarded Grants to Boost Downtown BarbertonBarberton Community Foundation is proud to announce $61,000 in new grant awards to support two restaurant and retail projects through the Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program (DRP). This newest round of...
Barberton Community Foundation Issues Request for Proposal for Investment Consultant Services
Comprehensive Review Process Reflects Foundation's Commitment to Excellence and Strategic Growth [Barberton, June 2, 2025] – Barberton Community Foundation (BCF) has announced the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select an investment consultant to advise on...
2024 The Year of Pathways
2024 The Year of Pathways – Read our 2024 Annual Report Like Barberton Community Foundation, pathways are connectors. They bridge past progress with future possibilities. In 2024, we created new pathways forward—welcoming new leadership, supporting students with...
Barberton Community Foundation Awards $100,000 in Grants, Prioritizing Early Learning Support
BARBERTON, OH -– On May 15, 2025, the Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors approved $100,000 in grant funding through its Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Grant Cycle, with more than half of the awarded funds—$55,000—dedicated to supporting...
Eugene W. Snyder Leadership Endowment
Eugene W. Snyder Leadership Endowment Scholarship Fund 📣 Announcing a New Scholarship! 📣 Barberton Community Foundation is proud to introduce the Eugene W. Snyder Leadership Scholarship—a new opportunity for students who lead with integrity, perseverance, and a...
From Empty to Exciting: Barberton Community Foundation Awards $230K to Bring New Business
From Empty to Exciting:Barberton Community Foundation Awards $230K to Bring New Business Barberton Community Foundation, in partnership with Barberton Community Development Corporation (BCDC), Main Street Barberton, and the City of Barberton, is proud to announce...
Driving Toward Opportunity: Barberton Community Foundation Establishes New Drivers Education Scholarship for Barberton High School StudentsAnnouncing New Driver’s Ed Scholarship
Driving Toward Opportunity: Barberton Community Foundation Establishes New Drivers Education Scholarship for Barberton High School StudentsBarberton Community Foundation, in partnership with Barberton City School District, is today announcing a new scholarship program...
JobsOhio Grant Propels Workforce Training Center Feasibility Study in Barberton
Media AdvisoryJobsOhio Grant Propels Workforce Training Center Feasibility Study in BarbertonBarberton Community Foundation (BCF), in partnership with the City of Barberton, Barberton City Schools, Greater Akron Chamber, and Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Executive, is...
$300,000 in New Funding Available to Grow Restaurant, Retail Business in Downtown Barberton
$300,000 in New Funding Available to Grow Restaurant, Retail Business in Downtown Barberton Barberton, OH – January 16, 2025 – Barberton Community Foundation (BCF), in collaboration with the City of Barberton, Barberton Community Development Corporation, and Main...
