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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Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.