ADVOCATE for EDUCATION provided through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), which makes our Greater Akron communities and our country, a safer, stronger, and more prosperous place to work and live. Read the full May 2025 newsletter here. Our complete newsletter archive.
April brought our 2025 Passport to Wine and Dine presenting all 7 continents to Akron, Ohio with international cuisine, wine, and entertainment. Whether you were an honored sponsor, board member, staff, volunteer, or guest at this fun-filled evening- we THANK YOU and APPRECIATE your contribution to a successful annual event. Read the full April 2025 newsletter here. Our complete newsletter archive.
We want to thank all who have kept us in their thoughts and those who have reached out to see if recent announcements at the federal level have impacted us. As a nonprofit, bipartisan organization, it is our responsibility to remain unbiased and continue to lead with the good of those we serve at the forefront. Thus, I am sharing this summary of our current activities with you—our community resource partners, supporters, and friends. Please …
Greetings and Happy New Year! We were recently selected to receive a $20,000 community grant for operations from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Their mission is to strengthen free enterprise by investing in people and entities that embody the entrepreneurial spirit. One of the ways we showcase this spirit is through our Global Threads Boutique at Northside Marketplace. If you have not had a chance to shop with us, please come by and see the wonderful products from …
Greetings and Happy End of the Year! To our many partners, supporters, and friends- we thank you for all you have done to make this year a success. During this year-end quarter (October-December), Global Ties Akron is happy to announce that we have met with 6 International Visitor Leadership Program groups, including 70 visitors, liaisons, and interpreters coming from countries around the world, including those in the Western Hemisphere, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Additionally, our Global Education services, …
We had about 70 individuals attend our Thanksgiving Dinner last Sunday. It was a wonderful evening of food, fun, and fellowship between our International Visitor Leadership Program guests, international students from local universities, our Board of Directors/Staff, many of our Community Resource Partners, and community members. Welcome by Dr. Evelyn Williams, Executive Director and Juan Eduardo Contreras Barberena, Immediate Past President Blessing provided by Kathryn Ress, Akron Area Interfaith Council (not pictured) Followed by the …
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. It allows individuals and communities to support causes they care about, fostering a spirit of unity and compassion during the holiday season. Donating to Global Ties Akron on Giving Tuesday amplifies our impact on fostering international understanding and collaboration. We are dedicated to building cross-cultural relationships, educating communities, and enhancing global awareness, all of which contribute to a more informed and interconnected world. Your support could help fund these …
Are you passionate about building global connections, fostering cultural understanding, and supporting international exchange in the greater Akron community? Global Ties Akron offers you a unique opportunity to make a difference. If you hold donor-advised funds with the Akron Community Foundation or other foundations, you can easily direct your support to us and make a meaningful impact. Why Choose Donor-Advised Funds? Donor-advised funds are a convenient and effective way to manage your charitable giving. With …
Ghanaian journalist and gender activist Regina Asamoah has been honored with the United States Department of State IVLP Impact Award Grant for 2024. Her project, “Young Voices Matter,” aims to equip young children with the skills necessary to combat gender-based violence (GBV). According to the US Department of State, 120 applicants from 101 countries were selected for the grant, with financial support provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Meridian International Center …
The Akron Community Foundation provided us with a great community grant! We received $12,500 to support global education and cultural diversity programs in Summit County, Ohio, schools. Thank you so much Akron Community Foundation!