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:

2025 Homecoming Court

Homecoming Goal Progress

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Photos by Shane Wynn

THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS

Champion Sponsor

Scholar Sponsor

Achiever Sponsors

Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron, Ohio

United Way of Summit & Medina

Mentor Sponsors

  • Cleveland Clinic Akron General
  • Meaden and Moore
  • Roger and Sally Read
  • Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's Department of Job and Family Services
  • The University of Akron
  • Barry Dunaway and Peter McDermott

Collaborator Sponsors:

  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron Community Foundation
  • Akron Public Schools
  • Amp Strategy
  • Maura & Jim Bozzelli
  • Elizabeth A. England of the KAZ Company
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • Belsky-Waits Family
  • Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Services
  • Stark State College