Merrilee and Jimmy Anthe Fund

Merrilee and Jimmy Anthe Fund

Ray E. Leach

Established in 2019, the Merrilee and Jimmy Anthe Fund supports nonprofits and charities that provide food distribution and/or nutrition programs, with a focus on helping to increase fresh food access and nutrition education in underserved communities.

 

Barberton Head Start Endowment Fund

Barberton Head Start Endowment Fund

Ray E. Leach

This fund assists Barberton Head Start (Akron Summit Community Action) with the cost of providing services. Head Start is a federally-funded program that provides school readiness and ensures that both low-income children and parents are prepared for kindergarten and for a life filled with learning.

 

Larry Bidlingmyer “Mr. Bid” Outdoor Education Fund

Larry Bidlingmyer “Mr. Bid” Outdoor Education Fund

Ray E. Leach

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.