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Trailhead Community Health Foundation of Greater Akron will be an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving community health across the Greater Akron area.

10/14/2026

Our Path Forward: Shared Purpose, Shaping Trailhead’s First Year

In her latest column, Trailhead CEO, Tracy L. Carter says autumn is a season for reflection, gratitude, and renewal, and for remembering that strong communities grow when people work toward a common goal.

That common goal guided a busy few months. On September 3, the Trailhead Board unanimously adopted the foundation’s first strategic plan and a new mission: to leverage resources and partnerships to improve health and wellness outcomes. Staff are now writing action plans for operations, grantmaking, fundraising, communications, and community engagement.

On October 1, Trailhead celebrated its first anniversary by volunteering with five local nonprofits: Akron Parks Collaborative, Beacon Charitable Pharmacy, Brimfield Community Cupboard, Feeding Medina County, and Queens Village Akron. A few days later, on October 7, the team began moving into its new office in downtown Akron.

Trailhead also kept learning from its partners. The team heard from Kyle Kutuchief of the Knight Foundation about investment in downtown Akron and its neighborhoods. At a Summit County Funders Coalition meeting, they learned how federal Medicaid changes are affecting residents and local service providers. The foundation is now exploring ways to help people keep their health coverage and reach the care they need.

As the year draws to a close, Trailhead is carrying this momentum forward to turn partnership, learning, and service into lasting, measurable impact across our community.

Read the full column: link in bio.
https://trailheadhealthfoundation.org/our-path-forward-shared-purpose-shaping-trailheads-first-year/

10/13/2026

Community Conversations: Knight Foundation
Strong communities are built through partnership, and few partners have shaped Akron’s growth like the Knight Foundation. Trailhead staff met with Kyle Kutuchief, program director for The Knight Foundation.

The foundation has invested millions of dollars in arts and culture, community and economic development, and information and society initiatives to benefit the Akron community.

Pictured: Mr. Kutuchief reviews a map of local development projects that are being financed with public and private sources with Trailhead staff Iriel Hopkins and Andrew Katusin.

Thank you to Kyle and the Knight Foundation for your continued investment in Akron and for sharing your insight with our team.

Learn more about the Knight Foundation’s work in Akron at knightfoundation.org.

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10/09/2026

Community Conversations: Local Roots & FoodSphere
Good health starts with good food, and in Wayne County, that food is grown close to home. Trailhead President & CEO Tracy Carter had a community conversation with Adam Schwieterman, Executive Director of Local Roots in Wooster, Ohio.

Local Roots helps residents access healthy foods to support their wellness journey. The business offers food products that are grown by independent small business communities. Last year the business generated two million in sales and looks forward to expanding to meet community need.

Adam also serves as board treasurer for FoodSphere, a nonprofit entity that serves as a business incubator for farmers and food entrepreneurs.

Pictured: Tracy Carter with Adam Schwieterman and Sarah Stoner, President of The FoodSphere Board.

Thank you to Adam, Sarah, and the Local Roots and FoodSphere teams for strengthening access to healthy, local food in Wayne County.

Visit Local Roots at localrootswooster.com and learn more about FoodSphere at foodspherewooster.org. To learn more about Trailhead and the community partners we celebrate, visit TrailheadHealthFoundation.org.

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10/08/2026

Community Conversations: Akron Children’s Museum
This month, our President & CEO Tracy Carter shares her latest Community Conversation:

“I enjoyed my community conversation with Traci Buckner, executive director of The Akron Children’s Museum. The museum’s mission is to provide a gathering place where children and families can play, explore, discover, and solve problems. Interactive STEM education is one of the museum’s key programs for children.”

Thank you to Traci and the entire Akron Children’s Museum team for creating a space where young minds can learn and grow through play.

Plan your visit and explore the museum’s programs at akronkids.org.

CommunityHealth Akron Children's Museum Traci Buckner

10/07/2026

80 years of building brighter futures. In celebration of National Smile Day and their 80th anniversary, Amber Genet Barkoukis, Executive Director of Embracing Futures, Inc., shares the heart behind her agency’s mission and the people it serves every day.

At Trailhead, we’re proud to support partners whose work changes lives, and Embracing Futures has been doing exactly that for eight decades. Congratulations to Amber and the entire team on this milestone!

🎥 Watch the full video below and help us celebrate.

09/30/2026

Building Blocks Update: Moving Day Is Almost Here!
Every week brings us closer to opening the doors of Trailhead Foundation’s new building, and the progress has been incredible to watch. Walls are painted, floors are going down, and the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work is coming together behind the scenes to create a space built for the work we do and the community we serve.

Our team is eagerly anticipating the move into our new office by mid-October, and busy with final moving preparations.

Thank you to the crews, partners, and supporters who are making this possible. Stay tuned for more updates as we reach the finish line!

09/23/2026

Community Conversations | Salvation Army Summit County Area Services
Trailhead Foundation staff recently visited Captain Bramwell, Captain Applin, and Director of Development Elizabeth Kargbo at the Salvation Army Summit County Area Services to learn more about the organization’s programs supporting individuals, children, and families.

For more than 100 years, the Salvation Army has helped community members access food, housing stability, and youth learning opportunities. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from their team and celebrate the vital work they do across our community.

Pictured left to right: Trailhead Program Officer Andrew Katusin, Captain Applin, Captain Bramwell, and Trailhead’s Chief Community Investment & Innovation Officer Iriel Hopkins.

09/21/2026

Exciting News for Tracy L. Carter!

We’re thrilled to announce that Tracy L. Carter, Executive Director and CEO of Trailhead Community Health Foundation, has been reappointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Stark State College Board of Trustees. Her new term will start on September 4, 2026, and continue until August 1, 2029.

This reappointment underscores the confidence in Tracy’s leadership and her dedication to enhancing education and community well-being in our region. Congratulations, Tracy! We’re thankful for your leadership and proud that your contributions are being recognized at the state level.

Stark State College

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Tracy L. Carter!
We’re proud to share that Tracy L. Carter, Executive Director and CEO of Trailhead Community Health Foundation, has been reappointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve on the Stark State College Board of Trustees. Her new term begins September 4, 2026, and runs through August 1, 2029.

This continued service reflects the trust placed in Tracy’s leadership and her ongoing commitment to strengthening education and community well-being across our region. Congratulations, Tracy — we’re grateful for your leadership and proud to see your impact recognized at the state level!

Stark State College

09/16/2026

The relationships we build can shape the paths we follow.
Trailhead Foundation’s Iriel Hopkins, Chief Community Investment & Innovation Officer, joined an inspiring panel of women leaders at the Greater Akron Chamber’s WNLI Leadership Dialogue at Firestone Country Club.

During the discussion, “The Relationship Advantage: Building the Network That Accelerates Your Career,” Iriel and fellow panelists shared candid insights on the mentors, sponsors, peers, and connectors who’ve shaped their professional journeys — and on the power of intentionally building meaningful relationships throughout a career.

We’re proud of Iriel for representing Trailhead and sharing her wisdom, leadership, and commitment to strengthening the connections that help individuals and communities thrive.

Congratulations, Iriel!

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Amanda Leffler, litigation attorney at Shumaker, looks on as Iriel Hopkins talks about the women who mentored her.
Amanda Teuscher Leffler Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Pictured left of Iriel is Dr. Jennifer Savitski, chair, OBGYN, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, who facilitated the leadership dialogue. Jennifer Savitskie CCF OB/GYN Residency

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
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