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Soap Box Derby receives $15,000 grant for General Operating Support from the Helen S. Robertson Fund of Akron Community Foundation

11.20.2017

The International Soap Box Derby has received a $15,000 grant from the Helen S. Robertson Fund of Akron Community Foundation for general operating support.

Mark Gerberich, president and CEO, said, “The funds will be used to support various programs such as the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship race, our STEM-Based Education Program, and the many other events held at Derby Downs every year.”

“The Akron Community Foundation does such tremendous work in Akron, and we are glad that we have gained their trust to receive this grant. This will go a long way in assisting the Derby in 2018 with spreading our mission and reaching more underserved youth in the Akron community,” stated Gerberich.