Volunteer parking is located in the Blue Lot, which should be accessed via Entrance A on Dart Avenue. Please use this entrance rather than entering from Opportunity Parkway.
Dart Avenue is a one-way street. Depending on your route, you may need to circle the block to reach it (Opportunity to Pier to Bartges to Dart).
When heading north on Dart Avenue, Entrance A will be the first entrance on your right.
Once you've parked, please follow the sidewalk toward Dart Avenue and use the city sidewalks to walk to our main entrance on Opportunity Parkway.
Handicap-accessible spaces remain available in front of the building on Opportunity Parkway.
This is a great opportunity to bond with fellow Rotarians while making an impact in our community.
The service project typically involves breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries.
>>>IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOODBANK OR WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS - WE NEED YOU TO PLEASE REGISTER WITH ACRFB:
Holly Klein, MNPM, BSN, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder. Sixteen of Holly’s twenty-five years as a registered nurse have been spent providing hands-on care and leadership in hospice and palliative care. She has a baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management.
Early in her career she was inducted onto the Cornelius Leadership Congress and received the Barbara Mims Distinguished Nurse Award. In 2021 she was honored as “A Notable in Healthcare” by Crain’s Business Cleveland. She serves as a consultant for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and is a member of the Advisory Committee for the Office of Palliative Care at Northeastern Ohio Medical University. In 2025, Holly received The Smart Woman Award from Business Insider Online for her forward thinking and moving Grace House from a dream to a reality.
On the personal side, Holly is a wife and mother to 5 children. She spends her free time spending time with her family, attending athletic events, and reading or listening to a great podcast.
One of the most important ways we live out Rotary's commitment to youth is by ensuring that every member completes our annual Youth Protection Awareness training. This training is required for all Rotary Club of Akron members each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) and helps us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the youth we serve through our programs and activities.
If you have not yet completed this year's training, please check your inbox for an email from NAYEN Training Administrator (noreply@nayen.org) with the subject line "Rotary District 6630 Training Course: Youth Protection Awareness." The email contains your personal link to access the training. If you cannot locate the email, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder as well.
To date, only 17 members have completed this year's training. We need everyone's participation to ensure our club remains compliant and continues to uphold Rotary's commitment to youth protection. The training is straightforward, completed online, and only takes a short amount of time.
If you have not yet completed your training, please make it a priority to do so as soon as possible. Protecting youth is everyone's responsibility, and your participation helps the Rotary Club of Akron continue creating a safe and lasting impact in our community.
If you have any questions or experience any issues accessing the training, please contact me directly at michael.h.gladysz@huntington.com and I will be happy to assist.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement and for your continued commitment to Rotary's mission and values.
Michael Gladysz Rotary Club of Akron Club President 2026-27
** The Scholarship Interviews have been moved to the fall (previously held in winter) to accommodate the holiday schedule and to avoid snow days.
The Club will begin interviewing Akron Public School students for the 15 $1,000 Akron Rotary Foundation scholarships at the end of October.
Interviews will be conducted in person at the APS Administration Building (10 North Main Street). We are looking for two or three Rotarians to assist with each interview session. The time commitment will be approximately 3.5 hours, depending on the number of student applicants in each category. Interviews will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Interview Dates
Manufacturing, Engineering and Skilled Trades: Wednesday, October 28 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Health and Human Services: Friday, November 6 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Public Service: Friday, November 13 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Arts, Media and Communications: Wednesday, November 18 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Business, Marketing and Information Technology: Friday, November 20 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
We will forward the student application materials we receive from APS a few days prior to each scheduled interview session. We will also provide you with a copy of the interview questions for your guidance.
If you are interested in participating, please email Amber at amberbarkoukis@gmail.com and let her know which category or categories you would be interested in interviewing. Amber will notify volunteers as soon as possible regarding selections.
We encourage our new members to consider volunteering. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some truly remarkable APS students, and we think you will be impressed by their accomplishments, goals and commitment to their futures.
Thank you for considering volunteering and for your continued support of Akron Public School students and the Akron Rotary Foundation scholarship program!
Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 4700 S Main Street, Akron, is excited to host its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 8pm to benefit Rotary Camp. The evening will include a great meal, a performance from the Blue Tip Big Band, Raffle baskets and more. Take a break from cooking and join us for the best Spaghetti Dinner in town! Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door. We hope to see you there!
Amanda Warner Director of Volunteer Opportunities & Special Events Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (330) 644-4512 x 3205
Hello Akron Rotarians - it's that time of year again when we gather Acme Receipts! Please assist us in earning community cash back by saving your Acme Receipts dated August 1 to February 15, 2027, and sending them to the camp office, or turning them into Kelly at Rotary Lunch. The funds raised through Community Cashback will help provide essential program supplies. Thank you for your support!
Kind regards,
Amanda Warner Director of Volunteer Opportunities & Special Events Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (330) 644-4512 x 3205 | gotcamp.org | Facebook | Instagram
