The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation has recently awarded $381,500 in grants and gifts to charities and charitable activities, mostly in the Akron and Summit County areas.
Among the grant recipients are: Musical Arts Association - Cleveland Orchestra with $40,000 for its 2012 Blossom Festival, Akron Woman's City Club - Coach House Theatre with $10,000 for its Opening Night for Tomorrow Capital Campaign, Blick Clinic for Developmental Disabilities Inc. with $8,000 for a roof over its wheelchair ramp and picnic area and others.
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