Our Mission

The mission of the GCEF is to provide grant GCEF ifunding to nonprofit organizations and agencies in the greater Akron area that initiate and/or conduct programs or services that support or positively impact gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and serve as a catalyst for full participation of GLBT people in our society.

The 2009 Sugar Plum Tour a huge success!

A huge crowd enjoyed another successful Sugar Plum Tour!!

Your contributions, pledges and support of the annual Sugar Plum Tour added over $21,000 of new investment toward the future of the GCEF and its mission.

Many individuals deserve credit for what we collectively have accomplished: Jerry and Pat Barrett for opening their home and underwriting a spectacular Sugar Plum party; Sugar Plum homeowners, sponsors, volunteers and attendees along with co-chairs Jeff Hicks and Kris Mikolaczyk; the GCEF board of trustees; and the staff of Akron Community Foundation. A special thanks to all!