Torchbearers have been hard at work, volunteering their time. Thus far, more than 1,700 hours have been donated to the community and community service projects.  We have been seen all across the Greater Akron community. Some of the places Torchbearers have volunteered thus far this year include: St. Bernard’s Hot meal program Portage Lakes Polar […]

Join the Leadership Akron Alumni Association and fellow Torchbearers for a beautiful day at Silver Lake Country Club for the LAAA & Torchbearers 2017 Memorial Golf Outing. Spend the afternoon engaging with fellow leaders as you golf and enjoy a boxed lunch on the carts. Following the outing will be a fun awards reception and a […]

In April, the Community Impact committee launched Activate Akron – a series of exploratory conversations about Akron-related issues of interest to Torchbearers. The April topic was education in Akron, but recent topics have included social justice, behavioral health, and economic development. The goal of Activate Akron is to generate ideas and learn where Torchbearer membership […]

Held Saturday, May 20 in the Merriman Valley, this year’s AkRun & Crawl drew hundreds of runners for the annual 5K race, which followed the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Like last year, the event kicked off after dark following introductions from Torchbearers President Michael Wilson, as well as special guest, Akron City Council […]

The 11th Annual AkRun & Crawl will be held Saturday, May 20 at 9 p.m. This 5K race follows the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail through the Merriman Valley and is followed by pub crawl through the Valley Bar District. Like last year, this will be an after-dark glow run, complete with glowing […]

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr. It is no secret that service is an essential part of Torchbearers. There is no better way to get to know the community in which you live than getting involved in its nonprofit sector. In the last […]

In partnership with Torchbearers, Leadership Akron: Edge is a high-energy addition to any internship or new hire experience. The summer program connects your interns or early career professionals to Akron as a place to build a life and a career.  With access to community decision-makers and behind-the-scenes tours of our greatest assets, Edge heightens talent […]

In 2015, Torchbearers was awarded a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight foundation to help enhance Greater Akron. To that end, Torchbearers dedicated $25,000 to establish the S.P.A.R.C. program – Small Projects Achieving Real Change. The idea behind the initiative was to encourage members to partner with community leaders and organizations to […]