Friday, June 6

exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality

Join the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation for its annual celebration, exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality.

By Gay Community Endowment Fund

Date and time

Starts on Friday, June 6 · 6pm EDT

Location

Akron Civic Theatre

182 South Main Street Akron, OH 44308

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Cocktail Reception

Join us at 6 p.m. to enjoy networking, hearty hors d'oeuvres, and beverages. VIP guests and sponsors will receive complimentary drink tickets when they check in. General admission guests will have ac...

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Program

About this event

exhALE celebrates the Gay Community Endowment Fund's impact in the community and recognizes its most recent grant and scholarship recipients. Proceeds support academic scholarships for LGBTQ+ and allied students in Greater Akron.

This year’s celebration will feature remarks by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and drag queen and activist Nina West. Guests may also purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win prizes donated by the Akron Art Museum, Akron Zoo, Cleveland Orchestra, Mountaineer Casino Resort and more.

The event will culminate with the presentation of the 2025 Paul Daum Award to the Akron Pride Festival Steering Committee for its contributions to the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ community.

Questions? Please contact Malia Rivera-Speer at mrivera@akroncf.org or 330-436-5649.

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my donor-advised fund or IRA to purchase tickets?

No. Per IRS regulations, donations made through donor-advised funds and IRAs cannot receive any benefits, including but not limited to tickets to events. Contact Deb Hoffman at dhoffman@akroncf.org to make a donation through your donor-advised fund or IRA.

Where should I park?

Guests are welcome to park in any of Akron's public parking decks or lots. We recommend the O'Neils Parking Deck (52 West State Street) or the Akron Centre Parking Deck (11 West Mill Street), which can also be accessed from Quaker Street.

Organized by

Gay Community Endowment Fund

Established in 2001, the mission of the Gay Community Endowment Fund is to support the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ community by providing grants and scholarships that advance the right to live safely, openly and authentically. The fund accepts grant applications for programs that benefit the local LGBTQ+ community and Greater Akron as a whole. It also advocates for issues vital to the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and promotes systemic change that advances the LGBTQ+ community toward a future of full inclusion and equity. Learn more: www.gaycommunityfund.org.