On Community

A publication by Josh Gordon, Executive Director, Barberton Community Foundation

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The Time Is Now

If you’ve been up with the news, you are likely aware that some of the consequences of the extended federal government shutdown are beginning to show...

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Worthy of Celebration

Save the date: November 6, 5pm.

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What Keeps Me Up at Night?

I am sometimes asked “what keeps you up at night?”

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The Magic of the Magic City

An Address to Barberton City School District Educators Editors note: This article was originally written as an address to the full staff of Barberton...

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Exporting Our Magic

As some of you may recall, the Foundation recently conducted a survey – called the 2025 Barberton Community Impact & Alignment Study – to help us...

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What Story Will Our Downtown Tell?

When was the last time you were in downtown Barberton?

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What Is a Game Changer?

It’s officially Game Changer season at the Foundation! You may be wondering, ‘What is a “Game Changer” anyway?’

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Scholarships: Money or a Bridge?

We have been celebrating since April 24 at the Foundation!

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Analysis Reveals Importance of Investing in Downtown Barberton

Last month I confessed my love of data, and how useful it can be in developing a strategy for where to invest the Foundation’s grants dollars, and...

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How Does the Foundation Know What To Work On?

The Foundation, in 2024, crossed a big threshold.

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