fryaltar.pages.dev

Gay akron ohio

Gay Akron

-------------------------------------


In the northeastern corner of Ohio, Akron is a well-planned city spreading out over several hills. Although it’s just 40 miles south of Cleveland, Akron has its own vibrant homosexual scene centered around Highland Square. Many who dwell in the suburban neighborhoods between the two cities opt to party here rather than driving to the larger city to the north. Students from the University of Akron and Kent State, and workers from the Goodyear plant rub elbows in the friendly bars and clubs, mingling easily in this well-planned city. A visitor will find rare places anywhere in America with a friendlier welcome.

 

Getting here

You can fly into Akron-Canton Airport, but nearby Cleveland Hopkins International Airport often has more convenient connections.

 

Getting around

The best way to get around Akron and the surrounding area is by car. For public transportation see Akron Metro

 

Neighborhoods

Highland Square. Akron’s gay community seems to center around Highland Square, but gay bars are scattered in all directions. Almost all the businesses in the area are very gay-friendly.


gay akron ohio

Gay Community Endowment Fund Grants

In 2025, the Gay Collective Endowment Fund awarded 17 grants totaling $80,500 to the following nonprofit organizations:

A $7,500 impact grant will support an all-day conference that empowers and educates middle and high educational facility LGBTQ+ students and allies.

  • Akron AIDS Collaborative, to encourage The Trans Leadership Program, a yearlong workshop for transgender young adults to advance their leadership and communication skills, $2,000
  • Akron Children's, to support patients and their families through free patient kits, parent endorse groups, and other services, $3,000
  • Akron Civic Theatre, to support the Millennial Theatre Project, which engages underrepresented young adults in theater productions, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, $1,000
  • Akron Marathon, to expand outreach to LGBTQ+ individuals, $1,000
  • The Buckeye Flame, to publish three stories about inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals in Summit County, $3,000
  • CANAPI, to help the 2025 Akron Movement Festival, $3,000
  • CANAPI, to provide short-term rental, utility and transportation assistance to Diverse young adults experiencing housing instability, $10,000
  • Clapp for Art, to

    Gay Community Endowment Fund

    One of the community foundation's most important values is inclusiveness, and no fund embraces that more than the Gay Community Endowment Fund.

    Founded in 2001, the mission of the Gay Collective Endowment Fund is to support the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ community by providing grants and scholarships that advance the right to live safely, openly and authentically. The fund envisions a societal transformation in which all LGBTQ+ individuals experience equity and acceptance.

    Since its establishment, the Male lover Community Endowment Fund has invested nearly $920,000 into local causes that adjust the lives of Queer people in our group. Recent grants have created safer environments for Queer youth, combated phobias of the LGBTQ+ community, and supported mental health and suicide prevention programs for LGBTQ+ people.

    In addition, area students can apply for a scholarship from the GCEF Scholarship Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ and allied students who live or attend school in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties.

    Read our latest newsletter|   Our History|   Circle of Inclusion|   Impact Grants|   Our Donors  |   Sugar Plum Tour


    Akron, Ohio Gay City Guide

    Many think of Akron as the “Rubber Capital of the World” – and indeed, it is a bustling center of manufacturing and opportunity. Beyond that, however, Akron is also home to a thriving music scene, a historic arts district, plenty of festivals, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities a diverse, multicultural population, and a growing and thriving LGBTQ community that is welcoming to all.

    A Observe at Akron’s History

    The town of Akron was initially planned in 1825, and by 1841, it was named as the county seat of Summit County, Ohio. Many of Akron’s earliest residents were Irish migrants who were hired to help build the nearby Ohio and Erie canal. After the canal was completed, the town and its businesses continued to grow, being further encouraged by the arrival of railroads in the area during the second half of the 1800s. Many manufacturers had established headquarters and plants in Akron by the shift of the century, most famously The B.F. Goodrich Company and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Corporation. Akron remained an essential hub of manufacturing throughout most of the 20th century, earning it the nicknam

    .