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Community Found – How Executive Director Josh Gordon found his sense of Community in Barberton.
Community Found New Leadership at Barberton Community Foundation By Josh Gordon, Executive Director It is an honor to write my first article as the new Executive Director of Barberton Community Foundation. For those of you who I have not yet connected with,...
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Bringing the History of Barberton to Life
Barberton Community Foundation funds grant to Schools for local author to write new book for third grade local history curriculum Barberton is a town with a rich history and many stories. Some of those stories will soon be collected by local author Conrad Storad and...
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Welcome from the Director
Welcome From the Director I write this having recently completed my first week serving as the Foundation’s Executive Director. This position comes with many responsibilities - and opportunities. Rather than listing them all for you, I’d like to publicly extend...
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Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors Holds Annual Meeting
Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors Holds Annual MeetingLynne Holcomb to Serve as Board Chair, Josh Gordon Begins New Role as Executive Director (January 19, 2023 Barberton, Ohio) – Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met at Barberton...
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Barberton Community Foundation Selects Josh Gordon as Next Leader
Barberton Community Foundation Selects Josh Gordon as Next Leader Gordon Begins Executive Director Position in mid-January, Focus on Building Community-Wide Understanding of Ways Foundation can be Impactful. December 6, 2023 Barberton Community Foundation is today...
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Foundation announces 2023 Arts and Community Grants
Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met at Summa Health – Barberton Campus on Thursday, November 17, 2023, for a regular meeting of the board. The focus of the meeting was approving the last grant cycle of 2023, featuring arts and community programs....
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Letter to Community Stakeholders
Letter to Community Stakeholders Pending legislation with City Council requesting $1.6 million for 25 years from Barberton Community Foundation. Legislation has its first reading at Barberton City Council Chambers on Monday, October 9, 2023. >>Read our FAQ...
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Meet Barberton Community Foundation’s 2023 Game Changers
Meet the Foundation's 2023 Game ChangersEach year Barberton Community Foundation honors an individual and an organization that have made a positive impact in Barberton. The Foundation is proud to announce our 2023 Game Changers are Brian Canale and Common Threads...
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Foundation Announces 2023 Health and Wellness Grants
Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met on July 20, for their regular meeting. The board approved 14 grants to area nonprofits focusing on health and wellness initiatives for Barberton. Total funding for this cycle is $139,500. Grants: 1. Victim...
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Foundation Board Awards 2023 Education and Workforce & Economic Development Grants
Foundation Board Approves First Grant Cycle of 2023, Awards $73,000 to Education and Workforce & Economic Development ProgramsBarberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met for their regular meeting on Thursday, March 16, at the Active Adult Center. The...
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