Gay Community Endowment Fund Newsletter Donate Now A fund of Akron Community Foundation
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Sugar Plum Tour to feature magnificent homes

Don't miss this year's fabulous holiday home tour as GCEF kicks off the holiday season with our 14th annual Sugar Plum Tour on Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. and may be purchased online or by calling 330-376-8522. New this year is an online silent auction featuring dozens of fantastic gift items and service packages, including a private airplane ride, a seven-day vacation, a brand new smart HDTV, and more.




GCEF to award first scholarship in 2016

Starting early next year, the GCEF Scholarship Fund will begin accepting online applications for its first-ever scholarship award. LGBT and allied students who live or study in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark or Wayne counties are eligible to apply. Students should be participants in initiatives that positively impact the LGBT community. Applications are due April 30. A link to the application will be available at www.akroncf.org/applyGCEFscholarship. 




GCEF reaches $1 million milestone

You did it! Thanks to your generous gifts, GCEF recently surpassed $1 million in total assets, marking one of the most significant milestones in our history.  We're grateful to all the individuals and businesses that helped us reach this incredible achievement. 
 With your continued support, we can do so much more. Did you know a gift to GCEF is the perfect way to honor the special people in your life? Not only are you supporting life-changing programs for LGBT people in our community, but your loved one will receive a card informing them of your meaningful gift in their name. 
 


Save the date

Oct. 27, 2015: Financial and estate planning seminar
Following the recent marriage equality ruling, many LGBT couples have questions about financial planning: How does getting married affect our estate plans? Or, if we decide not to get married, what do we need to know about powers of attorney and living wills? Join David Mietty, wealth management consultant at UBS, and Michele Keith, a local estate planning attorney, for a conversation about these important issues on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mustard Seed Market in Highland Square. Learn more and RSVP .

Spring 2016: Gay Games commemorative art unveiling
To commemorate Gay Games 9, GCEF is working with the City of Akron and the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau to commission a piece of art that will be displayed in front of the visitors bureau on Mill Street. The artwork will remind future generations of the important role Akron played in this once-in-a-lifetime event. Stay tuned for more details about the unveiling.



Building a Better Future. That's Our Mission.

The Gay Community Endowment Fund is a permanent philanthropic endowment of Akron Community Foundation. To date, it has granted nearly $360,000 to nonprofits in the Greater Akron area that support or positively impact the LGBT community. The fund serves as a catalyst for the full participation of LGBT people in our society and promotes philanthropy within the LGBT and allied communities. Since 2001, the fund has grown to approximately $1 million. The earned income from this balance is distributed through annual grantmaking.

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