Press & Publications

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Barberton Community Foundation Launches New Website to Better Connect Community, Strategy, and Impact

A refreshed digital experience helps Barberton better understand the Foundation’s role, strategic priorities, and opportunities to move our community...

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Josh Gordon’s Opinion Piece Featured in Akron Beacon Journal

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Barberton Community Foundation Launches Major Downtown Investment Through Barberton Is Back Grant Program

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Barberton Community Foundation Celebrates Record Scholarship Investment in Barberton High School Students

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Barberton Community Foundation Selects Goldman Sachs as Investment Advisor

Comprehensive Evaluation Process Reflects Foundation’s Commitment to Growth, Excellence, and Prudent Stewardship December 15, 2025, BARBERTON, OH –...

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Barberton Community Foundation Opens Applications for $125,000 Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant

2025 Awarded Seven Projects Totaling Over $350,000 in 2025 Barberton Community Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Barberton, Barberton...

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From STEM to Seniors: Foundation Awards $149,000 for Community Health and Wellness

Barberton, September 29, 2025 – Barberton Community Foundation’s September board meeting kicked off with a burst of creativity, as board members were...

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Barberton Wins EDA Grant to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

Barberton Community Foundation Receives Federal Grant to Study Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training EDA Planning Grant Funds Feasibility Study...

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Julie and Jayson Humble Bright Beginnings Endowed Scholarship

Bright Beginnings in Barberton Barberton Community Foundation is proud to announce the Julie & Jayson Humble Bright Beginnings Endowed Scholarship...

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Two New Restaurants Awarded Grants to Boost Downtown Barberton

Barberton Community Foundation is proud to announce $61,000 in new grant awards to support two restaurant and retail projects through the Downtown...