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We envision an improved quality of life for Barberton residents, now and forever.

Economic development programs provide funding to businesses
Big Mike’s Automotive & Collision and Pregame Tavern are among 16 recipients be awarded funding from two of Barberton Community Foundation’s newest economic development initiatives.

Foundation Announces 2022 Game Changers
Congratulations Game ChangersBarberton Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 Game Changers: Mike Moore and the Barberton Firefighters Association Local 329. This individual and organization are recognized for their history of service and on-going...

Foundation Awards Health and Wellness Grant Cycle
The Foundation’s second grant cycle focuses on health and wellness. The board approved fourteen grants totaling $143,535.

Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Celebrates 2022 Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation celebrates their 2022 nursing scholarship award winners.

Letter from the Director: Suzanne Allen, Ph.D. Discusses Needs Assessment
Suzanne Allen discusses initial takeaways from the Needs Assessment and why the time is right for a new study.

Partners Discuss Barberton Community Needs Assessment Report
Barberton Community Foundation, the City of Barberton, Barberton City School District, and Summa Health sponsored the 2022 Needs Assessment for the Barberton community. The Needs Assessment is an in-depth analysis of the top assets and needs within the historical and growing Barberton community.

Foundation Board Meets at White Rabbit, Awards Funding for First Grant Cycle
In March the Foundation’s Board of Directors met at White Rabbit to approve 13 grants.

Hal Naragon’s 2022 Charity Golf Outing
Join us for the Second Annual Hal Naragon's Charity Golf Outing on May 7, 2022 The ptoceeds raised for this charitable event will aid the Hal Naragon Memorial Scholarship Fund held at Barberton Community Foundation, which assists three Barberton High School seniors,...

Foundation Hires New Director of Finance, Tiffany Peters
Barberton Community Foundation welcomes Tiffany Peters as the new Director of Finance effective March 14, 2022.

Foundation Board Holds Annual Meeting, Swears In New Slate of Officers
(L-R) Justin Greer and Josh Gordon(L-R) Slate of Officers: Deb Shreiner, Jason Slater, Denny Liddle, Jennifer BidlingmyerBarberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met at the Active Adult Center for their annual meeting on January 20, 2022. Josh Gordon,...
