Thank You for Helping Us "Drive" Change!
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Thank you for making our inaugural golf outing a success! Because of your generosity, enthusiasm, and support, together we raised more than $70,000 to benefit the Early Childhood Resource Center and the children, families, and educators we serve. Our event was built around support for ECRC's mission of strengthening families, supporting educators, and helping young children build strong foundations for success.
From friendly competition on the course to poker hands, raffles, longest drives, silent auction bidding, snacks at the turn, and plenty of laughs along the way, we hope you had as much fun as we did. It was wonderful to see our community come together for a day focused on making a difference for local children and families and "driving" impact.
WINNERS:
1st Place: Team Petry
2nd Place: Team Belden Brick
3rd Place: Team Hostetler
2-Night Family Theme Park Getaway Raffle: Marisa R.
7-Night Resort Vacation Raffle: Justin C.
"Par-Tee" Bar Cart Raffle: Maria M.
You can view more event photos soon at www.ecresourcecenter.org/golfouting
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It's Dolly Parton Day! Celebrate by donating $9.25 (or more) to Support ECRC's Mission.
We invite you to join us in celebrating Dolly's legacy and commitment to supporting early literacy however you see fit. If you'd like to honor her memory by making a donation of $9.25 (or more) to the Early Childhood Resource Center to support services including our SPARK kindergarten readiness program, which is proven to strengthen early literacy and provides free books to participating preschoolers, you can do so at
www.ecresourcecenter.org/donate..
| | Today (9/25), also known as "9 to 5 Day" commemorates the incredible impact of Dolly's compassion, including the fact that more than 1 million Ohio children have participated in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, receiving a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book in the mail each month since the program was established in Ohio in 2019. | |
A Small Investment, A Life-Changing Moment: Angel's Story
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When Angel was facing one of the most difficult chapters of her life, she never stopped working to keep her family together.
A mother of three young children, Angel had recently lost stable housing and found herself sharing a single bedroom while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for her daughters. Each day required a carefully coordinated routine. She drove one of her children’s fathers to work, dropped two daughters off at child care, arranged care for her third child, worked her part-time job, and then gathered everyone back together at the end of the day.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her family's living situation, Angel remained focused on finding permanent housing and creating stability for her children. Then she made the decision to contact the Early Childhood Resource Center, and everything changed for the better.
| | Connecting Professionals. Creating Lasting Impact | | |
Professionals serving children, families, and communities are invited to join the Ripple Effect Summit, a half-day professional development experience hosted by the Early Childhood Resource Center on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the American Red Cross in Akron.
The summit will bring together professionals from nonprofit organizations, education, healthcare, government, and community-based services for a morning of learning, collaboration, and action. Through interactive action labs, facilitated discussions, and peer learning opportunities, participants will explore real-world challenges, share ideas, and discover practical strategies they can apply in their work.
Early Bird registration is available through September 30 for $65 per person. Beginning October 1, registration increases to $75 per person.
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Fall into the ECRC on October 1
and explore resources, family fun, and community connections
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Looking for family-friendly fun and helpful community resources this fall? Join us for Fall Into the ECRC, a free open house taking place October 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at our Akron, Canton, and Boardman locations.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, foster family member, educator, or caregiver, Fall Into the ECRC is an opportunity to connect with ECRC staff and learn about programs and services that support children, families, and early learning professionals throughout our communities.
| | | Giving Back, Getting Involved | | |
Supporting local organizations has long been an important part of 415 Group’s commitment to the community. Throughout the year, the firm provides financial support to a wide variety of nonprofits and community initiatives throughout the area.
Our Charitable Committee builds on that commitment by creating opportunities for our team to become more personally involved. Committee members select organizations they are passionate about supporting and coordinate opportunities for team members across the firm to volunteer their time. 415 Group pairs that hands-on involvement with a financial contribution, allowing our team to give back together while learning more about the organizations and the work they do in our community.
Since its formation, the Charitable Committee has combined financial support with volunteer involvement at several local organizations, including ArtsinStark, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, United Way of Greater Stark County and the Stark County Hunger Task Force.
These partnerships are just one part of 415 Group’s broader commitment to the community. Through the Charitable Committee, we’re building on the firm’s long history of giving back while providing more opportunities for our team to get involved.
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A Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
proudly serving Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull counties.
Visit our website ecresourcecenter.org or call 330-491-3272
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