On Saturday July 14th, Akron Promise held two fundraisers for the
Kenmore-Garfield Stark State Scholarship Fund.
The golf outing at Mud Run Golf Course was blessed by good weather and a supportive group of golfers. In the evening, there was a Dessert Party at the Live Music Now! venue. Peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake and a s’mores bar were big hits, along with the live music of JT Buck, KHG Graduate Chris Miller, Greg Milo and Jared Soster.
Tom and Daralee Ghinder, founders of Akron Promise, are incredibly humbled by, and appreciative of, the generous support of this community, the administrative staff at KGHS, Summit County Executive Eileen Shapiro and the friends, family and others who helped in the success of these events.
The big announcement of the night was that Akron Promise will commit to scholarships through 2022. This means that as soon as this year’s 9th graders start high school, they know there is a tuition free path to postsecondary success. This scholarship is currently offered to ten graduating seniors at KGHS to attend Stark State College.
Please consider adding your time and resources to Akron Promise, as they continue to grow and expand opportunities for Kenmore-Garfield students. The continuation of the scholarship is made possible, in part, by the generous contributions of these local Kenmore businesses: Beneficial Building Services, The Guitar Department, Showcase Meats, Kenmore Komics & Games, and Olde 97 Cafe. Please support these businesses, as they support our youth.