by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021
Ben Curtis Family Foundation Birdie Bag Pass-Through Fund
In 2013, Ben and Candace Curtis started the Ben Curtis Family Foundation after seeing a special on TV about food insecurity and learning about the growing problem in their hometown of Kent. The Ben Curtis Family Foundation believes it takes a village to end childhood hunger. That’s why their family is fighting this growing problem in Barberton as well as 11 other school districts in northeast Ohio.
Working closely with the Barberton School District for the fifth year they ensure any child who needs a Birdie Bag is receiving one. Each Birdie Bag contains 4 meals, 6 snacks and a travel size toiletry kit. Barberton receives between 1500-1600 bags each month during the school year as well as bags during the summer. Your support for the Barberton School District Birdie Bags will help us in our fight to alleviate child food insecurity in Barberton.
by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021
Larry Bidlingmyer “Mr. Bid” Outdoor Education Fund
This fund supports the Barberton City Schools 7th grade outdoor education camp including costs related to supplies, camper fees, scholarships and other expenses which may be incurred in order to help students participate in the program.
by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021
The Brighter Barberton Fund
This fund works to create or participate in projects within the Barberton community that promote “Pride of Place.”
by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021
Karen Lee Burnette Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Marco Burnette, this scholarship celebrates the life and work of Karen Lee Burnette, a dedicated educator who touched the lives of many students and adults through the course of her career. The scholarship assists students who have demonstrated service to school and community throughout high school.
by Matt Zitelli | Jun 21, 2021
Chicken Open Pass-Through Fund
The purpose of the Fund is to support the needs of the Barberton community, and may include health and welfare, education, social services, or other organizations that improve the quality of life in Barberton and serve Barberton residents.
The Chicken Open is a golf tournament hosted by White House and DeVore’s Hopocan Gardens owner, Brian A. Canale. Proceeds benefit multiple charitable organizations benefiting Barberton.
