19th Annual Achieving Dreams Back to School Bash 3
DATE:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
TIME:
5:00 PM
LOCATION:
Double Tree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
Join Us for Project GRAD Akron’s 19th Annual Achieving Dreams Fundraiser!
Get ready for Back to School Bash 3—a fun and unforgettable evening featuring a lively reception, interactive “adult twist” classes, auctions, a school store, the Homecoming Court presentation, dancing, and more! This unique event has something for everyone and supports a great cause.
Proceeds benefit Project GRAD Akron’s programs, services, and Scholarship Fund for Akron Public Schools students. The 2025 Homecoming Court is also raising scholarship funds—stay tuned for how you can support their campaigns. Tickets and sponsorships are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Meet your 2025 Homecoming Court
Each representing the spirit and celebration of the Project GRAD Akron community. Discover their stories and help advance our mission here:
Homecoming Goal Progress
Purchase Tickets
Become a Sponsor
Lottery Raffle
The "Back to School Bash 3" Lottery Raffle includes more than 250 Ohio Instant Lottery tickets. The proceeds will support our programs, services, and scholarships we provide to students in the Akron Public Schools. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age. The winner does not need to be present to win; however, they must make arrangements to pick-up the prize from our office.
2024 Event Photos
Photos by Shane Wynn
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Champion Sponsor
Scholar Sponsor
Achiever Sponsors
Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron, Ohio