Community Impact
AKRON GIVES BACK
Akron student-athletes champion six verified local charities — powered by Akron, OH brand supporters and your Fan Engine membership.
6
Partner Charities
380
Athletes Involved
20+
Brand Supporters
$85K+
Community Funds Raised
1,200+
Service Hours
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Food Security
Annual Goal: $20K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes volunteer at distribution events, lead campus food drives, and promote giving campaigns across social channels.
Brand Supporters
Giant EagleWalmartHeinen'sAldi
Akron Children's Hospital Foundation
Healthcare
Annual Goal: $22K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes visit patients, host charity auctions, and use NIL to raise awareness for pediatric healthcare funding.
Brand Supporters
Summa HealthAultmanCVS HealthWalgreens
Akron Public Schools Foundation
Education
Annual Goal: $12K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes mentor at-risk students, lead reading programs, and appear at STEM nights.
Brand Supporters
FirstEnergyPNC BankGoodyearAT&T
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
Environment
Annual Goal: $8K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Trail clean-up days with branded gear and athlete-led social campaigns promoting outdoor recreation.
Brand Supporters
REIPatagoniaSherwin-WilliamsSummit County Parks
Habitat for Humanity – Summit County
Housing
Annual Goal: $16K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Team build days, athlete-led galas, and social fundraising for affordable housing in Northeast Ohio.
Brand Supporters
Lowe'sFerguson84 LumberFirstEnergy
NAMI Greater Akron
Mental Health
Annual Goal: $11K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes share personal mental health journeys, host campus walk events, and partner with brands for awareness.
Brand Supporters
BetterHelpCalmSumma HealthAultman