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2023 Scholarships Open
Scholarships open Friday, January 13 Barberton Community Foundation, in partnership with Barberton High School, opens scholarship applications on Friday, January 13, 2023. Scholarships will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023. Scholarships are open to both...

New Scholarship Honors Memory of Barberton Pharmacist
Walt Ritzman Scholarship Fund Barberton Community Foundation is proud to announce a new fund: the Walt Ritzman Scholarship Fund established on November 9, 2022, by Donna Keim and her son, Mike Keim. Donna and Walt ran the Barberton Health Clinic for more than 20...

Main Street Barberton Launches
Main Street Barberton is a nonprofit organization in the City of Barberton focused on rehabilitating and revitalizing the downtown area through economic development and growth activities.

Barberton Resident Jolese Rogers First to use Foundation Scholarship at Bounce
Jolese Rogers is the first Barberton resident to take advantage of Barberton Community Foundation’s scholarship to MORTAR at Bounce Innovation Hub.

Foundation awards Arts and Community Grants
Barberton Community Foundation approved six grants totaling $97,244.14 for the 2022 arts and community cycle programming.

2022 Annual Dinner a Success
2022 Annual Dinner Celebrates Game ChangersBarberton Community Foundation held our 2022 Annual Dinner on Thursday, November 10 at the Galaxy Restaurant. “It’s been three years since we’ve been able to meet in-person, and that is a celebration all on its own,” said Dr....

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.
