Our groundbreaking photojournalism series culminates this month in celebration of #GCEFAkronPride. Catch up on all eight incredible stories featuring trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people in the Akron area. You can join the celebration today by sharing your favorite #TransAkron stories on social media.
On April 19, supporters of the Gay Community Endowment Fund celebrated the fund’s impact in the community at our 2018 annual meeting. The event recognized GCEF's recent grant recipients and featured a performance by the North Coast Men's Chorus Coastliners. Proceeds will support scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies in Greater Akron.
The Gay Community Endowment Fund recently presented the Paul Daum Award to Ken Ditlevson, the first director of Kent State University's LGBTQ Student Center. The award honors those who have demonstrated a significant commitment to LGBTQ+ causes and have benefited the Greater Akron community at large.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey about GCEF's funding priorities. We're grateful for your input as we move forward with developing a strategic plan. Our steering committee will be meeting soon to discuss the results of the survey and determine next steps. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the coming months!
Calling local artists: The Sugar Plum Tour Committee is accepting proposals to design this year's commemorative holiday gift. These gifts are collectors’ items for tour patrons, so it's a great opportunity to get your work in homes across Akron. Proposals are due June 15 at midnight and finalists will be contacted by June 25.
