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The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation serves people with developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers, and the dedicated people who educate and support them.

08/05/2026

Earlier this summer, participants gathered at Loyola Retreat House for the 36th Annual Faith and Light retreat themed "The Angels, Messengers of God." The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation and the Reymann family have a long history of supporting this amazing, joyful and faith-filled weekend experience for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. During this retreat, time is given for prayer, sharing, crafts, creativity, relaxation, recreation and respite.

To learn more about how the Reymann Foundation supports our community partners, visit the link in the comments.

07/29/2026

Over the years, The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation has proudly partnered with the Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs. For over 100 years, Rotary Camp has offered life-changing opportunities to children and adults with disabilities, including developmental, physical and mental health challenges. The Camp has several camping programs, summer overnight camps, summer day camps and respite programs.

We hope to see you at the Camp's 17th Annual Co****le Tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2026. All proceeds of this event will help send kids to camp, and strengthen the Rotary Camp's mission of 'Creating a world where there are only abilities!' A statement truly aligned with the mission of the Reymann Foundation.

To learn more about the Akron Rotary Camp and how you can support their annual fundraising tournament visit gotcamp.org.

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07/26/2026

Join Summit DD in celebrating the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first comprehensive civil rights law for persons with disabilities.

07/23/2026

Reymann Foundation members and family are remembering our Aunt Agnes, born on this day in 1913. Agnes Josephine Reymann Kennedy was the ninth child and the youngest of Charles and Salome's three daughters.

Agnes and our Uncle Bud had one daughter, three grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a graduate of the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in Akron. While living in Akron she was president of the National Council of Catholic Nurses and the St. Matthew's Ladies Guild. After marrying and moving to Middletown, Ohio she was president of the Holy Trinity Ladies Society and a member of the Mother's Study League.

Agnes loved her family beyond all measure. She served as bridesmaid in many family weddings and godmother to many of her nieces and nephews. She was known in the family for her generosity and wit. Agnes was president of her nursing school class. Her fellow nursing students loved to visit the Reymann home, one reason being Agnes' attractive and available brothers. Acting as cupid, Agnes matched three nurses with three of her brothers. Those were not the only matches as her fellow student, Jeanne, introduced Agnes to her cousin, Bud Kennedy. Bud immediately fell for Agnes. Family lore is that Charles and Salome were not happy with the prospect of Agnes marrying. As the youngest daughter, and a nurse, it was expected that she would stay home and care for her parents in their later years. But they soon came to accept Bud into the family.

During World War II Agnes and her youngest brother, Tommy, held down the family farm and home while their brothers were in the service. During this time Agnes wrote letters filled with family stories, Akron happenings and her usual humor, copied the letters on onion skin paper and mailed them to her brothers and several other friends who were serving their country. These letters have become a treasure trove of family history for the Reymann family.

07/15/2026

Wednesday's Child supports members of the community who are developmentally disabled as well as homeless and at-risk youth. They provide a wide range of services, programs, special events and activities, all on a 100% volunteer and donor-run basis. We at The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation continue to be impressed with Wednesday's Child's efforts in enhancing the lives of persons who are developmentally disabled. Since their beginnings in 2020, the number of clients that Wednesday's Child serves has grown.

Recently, Wednesday's Child was awarded a Foundation grant to be utilized to fund and support their day-to-day operations. Their physical locations provide safe and accessible environments for clients and volunteers alike. They serve as ideal venues for special events and provide invaluable storage and organizational space. The Reymann Foundation recognizes the significance of Wednesday's Child retaining their locations, which enables them to sustain growth and maintain the flexibility to serve their DD friends. By supporting Wednesday's Child, the Foundation is ensuring the continuation of their impactful work and enabling them to maintain their current service level while expanding their reach to serve even more individuals.

Alice Luse, Chair of the Foundation's Development & Community Engagement Committee, is pictured presenting a check to Jamie Morris, Wednesday's Child Executive Director.

We agree with Wednesday's Child, "good things happen" there!

To learn more about how the Reymann Foundation supports our community partners, visit the link in the comments.

07/07/2026

In 1967 Father James Reymann, Charles and Salome’s son, received a letter from one of his nephews who was actively serving in the Vietnam War. Gilbert Reymann, Jr., “Sonny” to his family, was writing to express his concept of “The Reymann Foundation”. Sonny had also been in contact with his cousin, Charles “Chuck” Reymann. Both cousins felt that creation of the Foundation had much merit.

For many years Father Reymann had considered some sort of foundation to enable him to dispose of his estate to a worthwhile cause. Though having these thoughts, he had never followed through until approached by Sonny and Chuck regarding creating a foundation to perpetuate the ideals that Charles and Salome had stood for during their lives.

On March 5, 1967, several members of the Reymann family gathered at the Reymann home. Discussion was the possibility of establishing a foundation in memory and honor of Charles and Salome Reymann.

What followed from that letter from a nephew to his uncle, and that first gathering around the Reymann kitchen table, was that on July 3, 1967, the original founders signed a document defining the membership of the Foundation. The charter establishing The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation was signed on July 7, 1967.

To read Sonny’s prophetic letter visit https://reymannfoundation.org/a-letter-from-vietnam/

07/05/2026

Reymann Foundation members and family are remembering our Uncle Richard, born on this day in 1917. John Richard Reymann was the eleventh child of the Reymann family.

Richard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He, along with other of his brothers, worked for the San Hygene Mattress Company which had been cofounded by Charles and Salome Reymann in 1908. San Hygene was later known as Schubert Industries. Richard did sales work and held the position of Secretary. He was very active for many years in the Akron community, helping disabled citizens, serving on various organization's boards and supporting the Reymann Foundation. He was the Club Manager for the Charles Reymann Council of the Knights of Columbus and was involved in several associations at St. Matthew Catholic Parish.

Richard, known as "Itch" by his brothers, was an infant when the Reymann family moved into their much-needed larger house in Ellet. He was wrapped snugly in a wash basket and kept in the dining room, close to the warmth of the kitchen. Richard, who never married, remained a resident of the house longer than any other, leaving only when it became the Reymann Home housing developmentally disabled men. He was known for his generosity and his quiet help of many families and individuals in need. He was especially loved by his numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom never seemed to catch on that it was actually their Uncle Richard under that Santa Claus suit every Christmas Eve at the Reymann home, coming down the grand staircase shouting "Ho ho ho!" and greeting all the children. Another interesting tidbit regarding our uncle; he purchased one of the first produced Winnebago motorhomes. Years after his death one of his nieces was contacted by the Smithsonian Institution. They had recently acquired a Winnebago for their museum and the original owner's paperwork was still in the glove compartment. They were notifying the Reymann family that our uncle's Winnebago was now preserved in the Smithsonian. How cool; Uncle Itch would approve.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! The Reymann Foundation is proud to celebrate the freedom, opportunity and shared history that make our communities strong.

We wish everyone a safe and beautiful Independence Day as we honor this incredible milestone!

06/30/2026

Catch up on all things Reymann Foundation in our latest newsletter!

This volume highlights the anniversary of “Our Journey Home,” enhancements to our headquarters and the arrival of a special family heirloom. We also feature various community partnerships, recent award celebrations and our ongoing commitment to local education through endowed scholarships.

See how we’re continuing our mission across Northeast Ohio by subscribing to our email newsletter using the link in the comments!

06/29/2026

The Atlantic Foundry, a piece of the Reymann family and Akron’s industrial history, is not forgotten.

In 1892 a young Charles Reymann left his village in Alsace, France, and traveled to the United States. He was 23 years old and, like many young Europeans, he hoped to fulfill his dreams in the land of opportunity. In Alsace he learned the foundry skills. His plan was to master the business and eventually start his own in America.

The Foundry was founded and incorporated on June 29th, 1905, by Charles and four fellow immigrant foundrymen. This group of foundrymen helped shape Akron’s early manufacturing identity. They named their new business the Atlantic Foundry Company as a tribute to the ocean they crossed in search of better lives.

A year after its beginning, the foundry building was destroyed by fire. Undaunted by their loss, the five men rebuilt the foundry. Their business grew rapidly in industrially booming Akron. What began as a small, unpretentious foundry grew with and within the city. To meet the growing demands for iron, in 1910, they built a modern iron foundry. In 1919 they added a steel foundry and began a steel casting business. By this time, Charles’ partners sold their interests to him and he became the sole proprietor and President of the Atlantic Foundry Company.

Over the years, the Foundry expanded its operations. The original force of 12 employees grew to nearly 450. Generations of Akron families, Reymann family and Reymann and Zaber in-laws worked at the Foundry. In 1955, Charles’ first-born son, Charles, assumed leadership, followed by son Marcel in 1973 and finally Charles’ youngest son, Thomas, became President of the Foundry in 1983. Unfortunately, due to the exit of tire manufacturing by most of the Akron-based rubber factories, as well as depression in the oil industry, declining foreign business and softening demand for iron molds and steel castings, the Foundry became unprofitable.

The behemoth foundry, once the largest in Akron and an icon among the city’s industrial and entrepreneurial businesses, ceased operations in 1989. All assets were liquidated, and the property was sold.

Though no longer having ownership, the memories and emotions tied to the Foundry remain firmly rooted in the Reymann family.

Pictured are Atlantic Foundry employees with three of the original owners identified, #1 Charles Reymann, #2 Emill Krill and #3 Ewald Erickson.

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403 S. Canton Road, Suite 1
Akron, OH
44312

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https://reymannfoundation.org/

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