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Barberton Community Foundation Advances Downtown Investment and Long-Term Community Strategy
Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors approved $333,000 in grant commitments at its March 19, 2026, meeting, advancing coordinated investments in downtown Barberton and long-term community planning.
Barberton Community Foundation Names Kim Graves Director of Communications
Barberton Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim Graves has joined the organization as Director of Communications following a competitive search. Graves brings 20 years of experience in communications, brand strategy, and marketing leadership.
Barberton Community Foundation Selects Goldman Sachs as Investment Advisor
Barberton Community Foundation Selects Goldman Sachs as Investment Advisor Comprehensive Evaluation Process Reflects Foundation’s Commitment to Growth, Excellence, and Prudent Stewardship December 15, 2025, BARBERTON, OH – Barberton Community Foundation is pleased to...
Barberton Community Foundation Opens Applications for $125,000 Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant
Barberton Community Foundation Opens Applications for $125,000 Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant 2025 Awarded Seven Projects Totaling Over $350,000 in 2025Barberton Community Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Barberton, Barberton Community Development...
Meet the Artists behind Barberton Community Foundation’s Student Art Gallery 2025
Barberton Community Foundation presents our third annual Student Art Gallery.
From STEM to Seniors: Foundation Awards $149,000 for Community Health and Wellness
From STEM to Seniors: Foundation Awards $149,000 for Community Health and Wellness [Barberton, September 29, 2025] – Barberton Community Foundation’s September board meeting kicked off with a burst of creativity, as board members were asked to assemble and decorate...
Barberton Wins EDA Grant to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
For Barberton, this isn’t just a study — it’s a roadmap to new career opportunities, stronger businesses, and long-term economic stability for our community.
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...
