Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron is an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving community health across the Greater Akron area through strategic grants, collaborative partnerships, and targeted initiatives.
Healthier Together. Stronger Together.
Your voice guides our work
Trailhead Community Health Foundation was created to invest in the health and well-being of communities across Portage, Medina, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties. We are developing our first strategic plan and we want to hear directly from you.
This short survey takes less than five minutes to complete. Your answers will help shape how Trailhead invests in your community for years to come. Thank you for considering our request.
Communities We Serve
As one of the largest grant-making foundations in Northeast Ohio, Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron will invest in expanding access to healthcare and driving long-term improvements in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties.


Protecting Public Interest
Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron safeguards the public interest by monitoring and enforcing commitments made in the transaction between Summa Health and Health Assurance Transformation LLC (HATCo), ensuring the new for-profit Summa Health System fulfills its obligations to the community.
News
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Strengthening Rural Health: Insights from the Ohio Rural Health Association Conference
In August, I attended the Ohio Rural Health Association’s conference in Wooster to better understand the health challenges and opportunities rural communities face every day. This work matters…
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From Vision to Action: Building Momentum, One Step at a Time
As we continue building Trailhead from the ground up, I am encouraged by the momentum, generosity, and shared purpose that surround this work. Each month…
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Trailhead´s Summer Journey: Growth, Connection, and Community Voice
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and reconnect with the places that restore us — and that’s exactly the spirit behind our latest…
Contact Us
We welcome comments and inquiries about Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron through the form.
Please be aware that we are not currently sponsoring events or programs. We appreciate the work you do in our community, and encourage you to check back with us for future opportunities next year.
