On Community
A publication by Josh Gordon, Executive Director, Barberton Community Foundation
March 19, 2026
In January I wrote to you about how our Board adopted a strategic plan in …

February 20, 2026
Last month I shared some background on the listening and research journey the Foundation has …

January 7, 2026
Last year at this time I wrote a reflection of the previous year, 2024. To …

December 11, 2025
Last month I wrote about the importance of volunteering, and how volunteering helps us all …

November 21, 2025
If you’ve been up with the news, you are likely aware that some of the …

September 29, 2025
Save the date: November 6, 5pm. That’s when we gather for Barberton Community Foundation’s Annual …

September 4, 2025
I am sometimes asked “what keeps you up at night?” For those who know me …

August 26, 2025
An Address to Barberton City School District Educators Editors note: This article was originally written …

August 15, 2025
As some of you may recall, the Foundation recently conducted a survey – called the …

June 30, 2025
When was the last time you were in downtown Barberton? Specifically, when was the last …