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Barberton Community Foundation Awards $195,715 to Support Local Businesses and Spur Job Growth
(September 19, 2024- Barberton, Ohio) – The Barberton Community Foundation (BCF) Board of Directors has approved two rounds of funding, totaling $195,715, to support Barberton’s local businesses and revitalize the downtown area. The grants will be distributed through...
Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors Meets on September 19, 2024
(September 19, 2024- Barberton, Ohio) – The Barberton Community Foundation (BCF) Board of Directors held a regular meeting on September 19, 2024. The meeting included discussions on key initiatives, grant approvals, and the introduction of new board members. Guest...
Meet our 2024 Game Changers
Purchase Tickets or Sponsor the Annual Dinner Barberton Community Foundation will celebrate Phil Hodanbosi and Barberton Public Library as the 2024 Game Changers at the Annual Dinner, held on November 7, 2024 at the Galaxy Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased online,...
Board Approves Final Loan Extension for Weintraub Barberton Project
NEWS RELEASE (August 20, 2024- Barberton, Ohio) – Barberton Community Foundation’s (BCF) Board of Directors met for a special meeting on August 19, 2024, to review and approve a final 24-month loan extension to Weintraub Barberton Turkeyfoot QOF LLC to complete a...
Learn About Limitless Ambition
Learning About Limitless Ambition New Grant Partner, Limitless Ambition, is a nonprofit helping girls in Barberton City Schools in grades 6, 8, and 9. BCF funded their program for the first time this year. We interviewed the founder and director, Alicia Robinson, to...
Meet the Artists behind Barberton Community Foundation’s Student Art Gallery
Barberton Community Foundation selected 10 pieces of student art from the B-Art Gallery Show. These pieces are on display in the Foundation’s meeting room until November 7, when they’ll be auctioned at the Annual Dinner. Stop by to see the artwork, and read more about our student artists!
Barberton Community Foundation Approves 2024 Health and Wellness Grants, Welcomes Brad Angeloff to Board
On July 18, 2024 Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met to approve 13 grants for the Health and Wellness grant cycle and welcome Brad Angeloff to the board.
Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation Announces 2024 Nursing Scholarships
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation (TPHWF) awarded $35,000 to 7 nursing students on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Program Announcement: Economic Development and Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program Applications Open
The Economic Development Assistance Program (EDAP) and Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program (DBRP) are two of Barberton Community Foundation’s programs focused on supporting local business growth and developing a strong downtown.
Gil Gonzales Joins Barberton Community Foundation
Barberton Community Foundation is pleased to announce Gil Gonzales has joined the Foundation as its new Director of Economic Development. Gonzales brings a strong background in economic development and a deep commitment to supporting small businesses to his role, where he will lead and support initiatives to grow Barberton’s economic base and strengthen the community by leveraging the Foundation’s resources.
