Posted by Sandy Naragon, Grant Committee Chair

The Christ Child Society of Akron received the final 2025-26 Akron Rotary Foundation grant on Tuesday, February 11th.  There to accept the $2,500 for its Mary’s Kitchen project were President Gail Pfeiffer and Mary’s Kitchen Co-Chairs Michelle Hathorne and Anne Santin.

Funding will be used to pay for 25 bins to be assembled for children aging out of the foster system. Through a partnering relationship with Fostering Independence, Mary’s Kitchen provides glassware, mugs, utensils, measuring cups and dishwashing detergent.  All items are placed in reusable bins.

Call to Action:  Akron Rotarians will be assembling the bins on Thursday, May 7th at 4:30 pm at the Beck Center, 2114 Lindbergh Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls.  Volunteers will spend an hour assembling the bins following a quick tour. 

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This grant was made possible through the Akron Rotary Foundation.  A total of $15,000 is given annually.

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