Guys & Gals Community Partnership, Inc., Akron, OH (2026)

04/26/2026

🚨 ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 🚨

We are officially 5 WEEKS AWAY from the 9th Annual HOOP FOR COOP Men’s Health Fair & Basketball Tip-Off! And trust us — it gets bigger and better every single year… and 2026 will be no exception!

📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Firestone CLC
470 Castle Blvd, Akron, OH 44313

Presented by Guys & Gals Community Partnership Inc. (GGCPINC), this impactful community event will provide FREE health screenings for BOTH men and women — all part of our ongoing mission to reduce health disparities in Summit County and beyond.

Hoop For Coop is more than basketball — it’s a MOVEMENT.
A movement rooted in honoring our ancestors and powered by faith, purpose, and passion for true community engagement.

🏀 Basketball Fans — Get Ready!
We’ve got another exciting lineup with 10–12 games scheduled throughout the day!

🔥 Tip-Off Highlights:
11:
🚨 ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 🚨

We are officially 5 WEEKS AWAY from the 9th Annual HOOP FOR COOP Minority Men’s Health Fair & Basketball Tip-Off! And trust us — it gets bigger and better every single year… and 2026 will be no exception!

📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Firestone CLC
470 Castle Blvd, Akron, OH 44313

Presented by Guys & Gals Community Partnership Inc. (GGCPINC), this impactful community event will provide FREE health screenings for BOTH men and women — all part of our ongoing mission to reduce health disparities in Summit County and beyond.

Hoop For Coop is more than basketball — it’s a MOVEMENT.
A movement rooted in honoring our ancestors and powered by faith, purpose, and passion for true community engagement.

🏀 Basketball Fans — Get Ready!
We’ve got another exciting lineup with 10–12 games scheduled throughout the day!

🔥 Tip-Off Highlights:
11:00 AM – Illya McGee Tribute Game
12:00 PM – Coop Tribute Game
(Fair warning… TEAM MOSS is coming to take BOTH wins again… just saying!!! 👀🏆)

👑 To our Queens — this day is for YOU too!
You are invited, welcomed, and encouraged to come out and be part of this powerful day of healing, unity, and empowerment.

✨ Stay tuned… more exciting updates are on the way!

12:00 PM – Illya McGee Tribute Game
1:00 PM – Coop Tribute Game
(Fair warning… TEAM MOSS is coming to take BOTH wins again… just saying!!! 👀🏆)

👑 To our Queens — this day is for YOU too!
You are invited, welcomed, and encouraged to come out and be part of this powerful day of healing, unity, and empowerment.

✨ Stay tuned… more exciting updates are on the way!

04/17/2026

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026 - Download the application form on our website https://www.ggcpinc.org/

The GGCPINC Annual Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to their community and have shown outstanding academic potential. This scholarship is designed to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Guy's & Gals Community Partnership Inc. Annual Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be a high school senior who will graduate in the current academic year.

Must have been accepted to a college, university, or vocational/technical school for the upcoming academic year.

Must have actively participated in community service and engagement activities. A minimum of 50 documented community service hours completed during high school is required. Documentation of Community Service Hours. Provide documentation of community service hours. This can include letters from organizations, supervisors, or official service logs that verify the hours and nature of service.

Essay & 30 second Video Requirement: Must write and submit a 500-word essay and complete a 30 second video on the topic: "Why Community Service is Important." Write a 500-word essay and record a 30 second person video on "Why Community Service is Important." The essay and video should reflect your personal experiences, insights, and the impact of community service on your life and the community.

Complete and submit the official Guy's & Gals Community Partnership Inc. Annual Scholarship application form by the specified deadline. Ensure all sections are filled out accurately and completely.

Submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the college, university, or vocational/technical school you plan to attend.

Selection Criteria: The selection committee will evaluate applicants based on the following factors: The section committee is comprised of the GGCPINC Board of Director’s and Hoop For Coop Committee.

Community Service Involvement: The extent and impact of the applicant's community service and engagement activities.

Essay Quality: The thoughtfulness, coherence, and originality of the essay on the importance of community service.

Academic Achievement: Overall academic performance and achievements during high school.

Completeness of Application: Submission of all required documents and adherence to application guidelines.

Notification of Recipients: May 15th, 2026

Scholarship Award Ceremony: During 9th Annual Hoop For Coop Men’s Health Fair and Basketball Tip Off

Submission Instructions: Completed applications, video, and all supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline to:

Guy's & Gals Community Partnership Inc.

PO BOX 5191 Fairlawn, OH 44334 - Send video via email to: [email protected]

04/16/2026

📸 Photos Round 4 ✨
7th Annual Hoop For Coop

This round is all about GRATITUDE—especially for the partners who help make it all possible.

A very special THANK YOU to our sponsors. Your support, investment, and belief in our mission allow us to continue creating meaningful opportunities for our youth and families. Because of you, we are able to provide vital resources, impactful programming, and a safe, uplifting space for our community to grow and thrive.

Your partnership is not just appreciated—it’s essential.

To every organization that stood with us this year, thank you for showing what true community commitment looks like.

We’re proud of what we accomplished together—and even more excited about what’s ahead.

🚨 Year 8 is already in motion.

UBUNTU – “I am because we are.” 🤝🏾

📸: Market Me 247

Akron Community Foundation Akron NAACP The Freedom BLOC Market Me 247

04/15/2026

Summer Camp Registration is Open!

Looking for a fun, enriching experience for your youth this summer? Join us for an unforgettable 3-week program designed to educate, inspire, and empower.

🔺June 16 – July 3
🔺Tuesday – Friday each week
🔸Ages 8–15

$175 per person - Sibling discount available
$50 deposit required per family

🔹Camp Includes:
Cultural Enrichment • Field Trips • Guest Speakers
Entrepreneurship Workshops • Mental Health Sessions
Youth Empowerment & Violence Prevention
Physical Exercise • Critical Thinking Activities

▪️Call Jerome Moss at (330) 689-8816 to register today.

Spots are limited—don’t miss out on a summer full of growth, fun, and new experiences.

04/14/2026

📸 Photos Round 3 ✨ 7th Annual Hoop For Coop

As we continue to reflect on an incredible event, we want to take another moment to say THANK YOU.

This day was more than just a health fair and sports clinic—it was a powerful example of what happens when a community comes together with purpose. From the planning to ex*****on, every detail was made possible by people who care deeply about making a difference.

To our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and supporters—your commitment and presence helped create an experience that will have a lasting impact.

To our healthcare teams and facilitators—thank you for showing up with excellence and intention, ensuring our youth received both care and guidance.

To our families and community—thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and continuing to show up year after year.

And to our youth—you are the heart of everything we do. Keep showing up, keep growing, and keep being great. 🌟

We’re building something special… and we’re just getting started.

UBUNTU – “I am because we are.” 🤝🏾

📸: Market Me 247

04/13/2026

📸 Photos Round 2 Recap ✨
7th Annual Hoop For Coop

First and foremost, ALL honor to GOD 🙏🏾 and deep homage to our ancestors ✊🏾

What an incredible day! The 7th Annual Hoop For Coop Health Fair & Sports Clinic was filled with impact, love, and community. 💚 From our dedicated sponsors, partners, and vendors—to our amazing GGCPINC team, board members, and volunteers—THANK YOU for showing up and pouring into our youth and families.

🏀 27 physicals completed—providing essential care for our community
🩺 Health teams, facilitators, and student-athletes brought energy, knowledge, and inspiration
✂️ Grooming services, media teams, and every helping hand made this experience unforgettable

To our parents and community—your presence means everything.
And to our youth… YOU are the reason we do this. 🌟

🚨 Year 8 is already on the way… May 30th 👀
Only UP from here 🚀

UBUNTU – “I am because we are.” 🤝🏾

📸: Market Me 247

04/12/2026

✨ 7th Annual Hoop For Coop ✨

First and foremost, ALL honor to GOD 🙏🏾
And deep homage to our ANCESTORS ✊🏾

GGCPINC extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who came together to make our 7th Annual Hoop For Coop Health Fair & Sports Clinic a meaningful, impactful, and powerful experience for our community.

Major Shout Outs:
🙏🏾 To our SPONSORS – This event would not have been possible without your unwavering support. We THANK YOU!

💚 To the GGCPINC Team (My Big Sis Tanaya Moss) – Y’all already know… I LUV YOU more than words can express!

🏀 Special thanks to Mr. Robert Dowdell & the Ed Davis staff – Thank you for creating space and helping us bring this vision to life. Your partnership means EVERYTHING!

💗 To our GGCPINC Board Members – Your service, dedication, and presence are truly a blessing. LUV YA MUCH!!! ❤️

🤝 To our vendors & community partners – Thank you for standing with us and pouring into our community.

🩺 Health Screening Team – 27 physicals completed! Your consistency and care allow us to provide vital services year after year.

👏🏾 Adnike Gbadebo Buckley-Knight & team – Always professional and on point! Shout out to Hometown Urgent Care & Occupational Health!

📸 Mr. Steven Edwards & team – Journey Barber School – A MAJOR component of our health fairs. Your grooming services are top-tier!

🏃🏾‍♂️ Paige Lewis & The University of Akron student-athletes – Y’all SET THE TONE and elevated the entire Sports Clinic experience. We are truly blessed by your energy and presence. Looking forward to next year already!

🎤 To our AMAZING facilitators (including U of A student-athletes) – LUV Y’ALL! Your time and energy poured into our youth does not go unnoticed.
Special salute to Johnny Adams – your leadership in facilitating the Sports Clinic continues to elevate every single year!

🎥 Mr. Vert Brown & Clearview Media Sports – Thank you for your continued support since Day 1. Much love always, bro!

🔥 Market Me 247 Team – Lucia & Preston – Y’all go ABOVE and BEYOND every time… straight BEAST MODE! I truly appreciate your friendship and partnership. On to the next!! LMAO!!

👨🏾‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏾 To all parents & community members – Thank you for showing up, supporting, and showing LOVE.

🌟 And to the TRUE STARS… our youth & young adults – THANK YOU for being your brilliant, dope selves. We can’t wait to see you back next year!

🚨 Year 8 is LOADING… May 30th is on deck! IYKYK!

Only UP from here 🚀

UBUNTU – “I am because we are.”
Let’s keep building TOGETHER 🤝🏾

Event Photos by: Market Me 247

04/11/2026

Today is our FREE Youth Event! We can’t wait to see you starting at 11 AM at Ed Davis for our 7th Annual Youth Health Fair & Sports Clinic!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made this day possible—your time, talent, and dedication mean everything. A special thank you to our amazing sponsors, and to our presenting sponsor, Akron Community Foundation, for your continued support.

Let’s make it a great day! 🏀💙 Akron Community Foundation

04/10/2026

We’re just 1 DAY AWAY! 🎉 Join us this Saturday, April 11th from 11 AM – 3 PM for the 7th Annual Hoop for Coop Youth Health Fair & Sports Clinic at Ed Davis Community Center!

🏀 FREE Youth Physicals (11 AM–1:30 PM)
🏀 Sports Clinic (1 PM–2:30 PM)
🏀 Food, raffles, prizes & family fun

Registration is REQUIRED for physicals and will close TODAY at 5 PM: ggcpinc.org

A huge THANK YOU to everyone helping make this event possible—we couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Presenting Sponsor:
Akron Community Foundation

04/09/2026

🚨 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨 Scan the QR code to read our Signal Akron article—shout out to Gary Estwick for the coverage!

OR use the link to read: https://signalakron.org/akron-youth-health-fair-honors-coops-legacy-by-building-stronger-healthier-kids/

----- Join GGCPINC this Saturday, April 11th (11 AM – 3 PM) at the Ed Davis Community Center for the 7th Annual Hoop For Coop Youth Health Fair & Sports Clinic!

🏀 FREE youth physicals
🏀 Sports clinic
🏀 Community resources & mentorship

🎓 11th & 12th graders can earn community service hours!

Don’t miss this opportunity to support youth, health, and community 💙
https://www.ggcpinc.org/
Signal Akron

04/08/2026

We would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the incredible facilitators, partners, and supporters of the 7th Annual Hoop For Coop Youth Health Fair & Sports Clinic.

This event would not be possible without the commitment, passion, and leadership of the highly qualified community leaders who continue to show up and pour into our youth. This Saturday is more than just an event—it’s a movement of empowerment, mentorship, and opportunity.

We truly appreciate each and every one of these Kings and Queens. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful to stand alongside you in making a lasting impact in our community.

Thank you for believing in the vision and for helping us uplift the next generation. We couldn’t do this without you!

– Jerome Moss & Denico Nyrell Buckley-Knight
Guys & Gals Community Partnership Inc.
Empowering communities one family at a time 💙

Special thank you to our presenting sponsor: Akron Community Foundation

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