Editorial Team 
The Portage Foundation has awarded $44,000 in scholarships for 2024. The scholarships were awarded in a wide range of areas, including a scholarship for students entering trades. The following award recipients were organized by school:
The Board of Trustees of the Portage Foundation recently awarded over $133,000 in grants to 23 area non-profit organizations. The awards reflected the foundation’s key funding priority areas and included support to existing programs and newly started organizations. “The Portage Foundation began to award grants in 2000,” noted Janice Simmon-Mortimer, Executive Director, “and since that …
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Johnson as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she will work to advance the Foundation’s mission to foster community relationships, promote philanthropy, and impact causes in Portage County.
Johnson brings a wealth of experience in community development and engagement, making her a strong fit for the Portage Foundation. With an extensive background working with and for various Portage County nonprofits, Ms. Johnson is poised to contribute to the Foundation’s efforts in supporting local community-focused organizations.
The Summit & Portage Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship was established by registered nurses from the Summit & Portage counties who were members of the professional nursing organization. The fund was established when changes at the Ohio Nurses Association at the state level led to the dissolution of the Summit and Portage District chapter.
The Dr. Connie Stopper Nursing Legacy Scholarship is awarded in recognition of the registered nurses who have provided leadership in nursing care, nursing administration, and/or nursing education within Portage and Summit counties. It is given in special acknowledgement of the members of the Summit and Portage District Ohio Nurses Association who funded the scholarship and …
Honoring a Legacy of Grit, Determination, and Education on Giving Tuesday
The Portage Foundation Board of Trustees has named Janice Simmons-Mortimer as Executive Director to lead the community foundation. Simmons-Mortimer will transition from her role as Outreach Manager for the foundation to begin her new leadership role on September 1, 2023.
“As a resident of Portage County, I see the many great things that are currently happening to make our area stronger as well as the challenges still to overcome. I am excited to lead such a wonderful community foundation that has a legacy of service and a desire to positively impact our local area,” said Simmons-Mortimer.
The Portage Foundation announced the names of scholarship recipients for 2023. This year’s awards totaled over $55,000 and represent the diverse nature of Portage County and its residents.
Portage Foundation hosts Grant Writing Workshop as grant application period opens Local non-profit organizations can access program grant funding as the Portage Foundation opens its annual grant cycle. The foundation will kick off the application period by hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop open to all community members. The annual grant application period, which starts …
Wide array of programs will impact youth from all corners of Portage County The Board of Trustees for the Portage Foundation announced the awarding of over $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits supporting programs for area youth. The awards stem from a special grant cycle from the George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Trust at …