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We envision an improved quality of life for Barberton residents, now and forever.

Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Barberton Community Foundation is pleased to welcome the Leach Family to the Foundation with the announcement of the Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tina, Kathy, Mike, and Ray have decided to honor their father (and Brianna her grandfather), with a scholarship that will benefit a Barberton student pursuing a trade school or technical education.

Barberton Community Foundation Turns 25
2021 is a special year for Barberton Community Foundation. We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary!

Foundation Welcomes First Director of Economic Development
Barberton Community Foundation welcomes Ted Herncane as the first Director of Economic Development.

Hal Naragon Charity Golf Outing
A Day of Golf for a Good Cause Please join us on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Chippewa Golf Club for the inaugural Hal Naragon Charity Golf Outing! The money raised for this charitable event will aid the Hal Naragon Memorial Scholarship Fund, playing a hand in assisting...

Foundation Announces 2021 First Grant Cycle Awards
Foundation Board Meets, Announces Job Opening, First Cycle Grant Partners Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors met via Zoom on Thursday, March 18, to approve $87,200 in grants to eight area nonprofits, to share committee updates, and to discuss the job...

Christine Elaine Weigand RN Memorial Scholarship
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation announced the Christine Elaine Weigand RN Memorial Scholarship in 2021. Robert Weigand started the scholarship, housed at TPHWF, to honor his wife’s legacy as a nurse and caregiver. Christine’s nursing career is best defined...
