Press & Publications

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Barberton Community Foundation Hires LeAnn Starlin Nilsson as Program Officer for Education

New strategic role connects the Foundation’s long-term work in Birth-to-5 Early Learning and Workforce Development & Career Pathways

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ARDL Named Barberton Community Foundation’s 2026 Business or Organization Game Changer Award Recipient

Great Trail Council, Scouting America, and Ignite Brewing Company named 2026 Game Changer Award honorees.

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Barberton Community Foundation Awards $450,665 for Early Learning, Career Pathways, Downtown Vitality, and Basic Needs

Second 2026 grant cycle supports 22 organizations and partnerships serving Barberton residents

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Barberton Community Foundation Names Donna Alherimi 2026 Individual Game Changer Award Recipient

Award recipient and honorees will be recognized at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner on October 29

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Barberton Community Foundation Launches Fund Supporting Pay to Participate

Community generosity helps Barberton Middle School and Barberton High School students access athletics and extracurricular experiences that build...

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Ryan Struckel Named Inaugural Blooming Impact Award Recipient

Award recognizes individuals 35 and younger who demonstrate initiative, resolve, and momentum

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Julie & Jayson Humble Bright Beginnings Preschool Scholarship Opens July 31

Barberton Community Foundation will accept applications through August 30, 2026.

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Barberton Community Foundation Creates Program Officer for Education Position to Advance Cradle-to-Career Success

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Barberton Community Foundation-Supported Polymer Pathways Learning Model Builds Student Interest and Career Opportunities

Board of Directors also receives clean 2025 audit and hears updates on nearly $500,000 in community grant requests

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Barberton Preschool Collaborative Builds Momentum Around Early Learning and Kindergarten Readiness

In Barberton, a growing network of early learning providers, school leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community partners is coming together...