The Roger J. Di Paolo Bright Future Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $1,000 awarded to a Ravenna High School senior who lives in the Skeels or McElrath neighborhoods of Ravenna or is actively involved in the Skeels-Matthews or King-Kennedy Community Centers. The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing any area of study at a college, trade or technical school.
This scholarship was donated in memory of Mark Edward Klima by his parents. In 1985 Mark Klima was 15 years old and living on his family’s horse farm, Shakespeare Acres. Mark had just completed his freshman year at Rootstown High School where he earned straight A’s. He aspired to become a doctor. Tragically, Mark was murdered during a home invasion and burglary.
The Bailey Simons / Frank Family Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Rootstown High School seniors annually.
The League of Women Voters of Kent established a scholarship in memory of Helen Dix. When Helen died in the Fall of 2013, she was the last surviving charter member. Helen was instrumental in furthering the League of Women Voter’s (LWV) mission in Portage County from LWV Kent’s initial organization meeting in 1953 throughout the rest of her life.
The Douglass Cowell Scholarship, established in memory of the lifelong resident, supports Ravenna High School seniors.
Established in 2010 to honor past foundation Board of Trustees member, Kevin Lewis, this fund focuses on programs and non-profits that support our local economy and workforce.
The Portage Foundation Unrestricted Fund responds to grant requests that fall outside of our priority funding areas or normal grant cycles. Whether responding to an unexpected crisis, seeing a need that had previously been unmet, or other reasons, this fund allows the Portage Foundation Board of Trustees to quickly act to offer support to programs and organizations helping our community.
The Portage Foundation Operations Fund supports the function of our organization. As a non-profit entity, we rely on the generosity of donors like you. Your donations allow us to continue our work in connecting community members with the causes they most care about.
The Portage Foundation Human Services Fund focuses on programs and non-profits that support and build the resiliency of area residents.
The Portage Foundation Health Fund supports programs and non-profit organizations relating to the health of residents of all ages.