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Find similar grantsVernon L. Odom Fund is sponsored by Akron Community Foundation. This fund makes small grants to innovative programs that promote ethnic and racial harmony in Greater Akron and improve the quality of life within its minority communities.
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Grantmaking Initiatives | Vernon L. Odom Fund Championing equality throughout Greater Akron People of every race, ethnicity and background deserve the opportunity to achieve their goals. That was the philosophy of Vernon Odom, one of Akron's most recognized civil rights leaders.
As president of the Akron Urban League for nearly 30 years, Odom spent much of his career improving the lives of people of color through education, advocacy and mentoring. Today, his legacy lives on through the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation.
The fund accepts grant applications for programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local communities of color. Since its founding in 1993, the fund has awarded more than $245,000 in grants to programs that empower everyone from Bhutanese refugees to Black youth. Learn about the history of the fund Committee members serve without pay to help the fund enrich the quality of life within local communities of color.
Community Relations Representative, Synthomer Foundation Professor of Law, The University of Akron Director of Family Health, Summit County Public Health Executive Director, Office of University Outreach and Engagement of the Provost, Kent State University Vernon L. Odom Fund awards more than $10,000 in grants Several grants will support dance education programs On Friday, March 6, the Vernon L.
Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $10,300 in grants to programs dedicated [...] Vernon L. Odom Fund awards more than $11,000 in grants Two grants will support reentry services for justice-involved individuals On Friday, March 7, the Vernon L.
Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $11,400 in grants [...] Affiliate Fund Engagement Manager Contact us to learn how you can get involved with the Vernon L. Odom Fund.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within Greater Akron's communities of color. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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