GPD Group Employees' Foundation

We’re proud to share that GPD Group was presented the Summit County Children Services (SCCS) Community Donor Award in recognition of our continued support of the agency and the children and families it serves.

Held during Child Abuse Prevention Month, this year’s Annual Appreciation Breakfast highlighted the campaign “Be Present, Not Perfect,” a message that emphasizes how meaningful care, consistency, and showing up for one another truly matter. The event also celebrated the powerful message “A Family Is Community,” created by a child served through SCCS, and helped bring awareness to the ongoing need for foster families in our area.

For the past 10 years, we’ve valued our relationship with the SCSS team and are grateful for the opportunity to partner with an organization making such a lasting impact in our community. ❤️

👉 Learn more about Summit County Children Services and the work they do at https://www.summitkids.org/

An unforgettable evening celebrating ability, inclusion, and community. ✨

Our team was honored to volunteer at the : Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio Dancing with Our Stars Gala, supporting an organization we’re proud to partner with through GPD’s Game Changers sponsorship program. DSACO represents the kind of long-term, community-driven impact we’re committed to: supporting inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful connections that make a difference. 💙

Our team volunteered with Embracing Futures Inc. and helped stuff 700 toothbrush cards in one day! These will support individuals and families all year long. Proud to support one of our Game Changer organizations and grateful to everyone who helped out. 💙

We're proud to support Open Arms Adoptions Keeping Siblings Together Program that helps brothers and sisters remain connected throughout the adoption journey — offering stability, resilience, and a true sense of belonging. Learn more about this incredible organization here: https://openarmsadopt.com/

We are proud to support Providence House Crisis Nursery as a continued partner in their mission to keep kids safe and families together.

Don’t miss your chance to submit an application for a 2026 GPD Employees’ Foundation Grant! Applications for eligible K-12 Public Schools and non-profits that work with children who are considered at-risk or who live with special or medical are DUE TODAY!

Visit www.gpdfoundation.org to start or finish your application now!

Only ONE WEEK REMAINS to submit an application for a GPD Employees’ Foundation grant!

Please visit https://gpdfoundation.org/ to learn more and apply!

Email [email protected] with any questions

Music Therapy & More is back for the new year and January sessions are filling fast!

Join us this month in:

🗓️ Westlake (Jan. 9 or 10 at 10:30 a.m.)
🗓️ Parma (Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m.)
🗓️ Maple Heights (Jan. 24 at 10:00 a.m.)

This is a free program for caregivers and their 0-6 year-old children. Register at connectingforkids.org/music

ID: Announcement for Connecting for Kids’ Music Therapy & More free January programs, shown on a purple background with bold white headline text. The graphic lists four dates and locations: Friday, Jan. 9 at 10:30 AM and Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10:30 AM at Westlake Porter Public Library; Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 PM at the Parma–Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library; and Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10:00 AM at the Maple Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library. Each listing is paired with a calendar-style date icon and includes partner logos from Westlake Porter Public Library, Rotary of Westlake-Bay Village, OH, GPD Group Employees' Foundation, Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. The URL connectingforkids.org/music appears at the bottom.

DON'T FORGET! Less than 2 weeks remain to apply for a 2026 GPD Employees' Foundation grant!

Our foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools in the communities in which we serve for classroom-level projects/programs that enrich the educational experience of all students. We also support local non-profits that serve at-risk children and those with special or medical needs. It is our belief that every kid - regardless of circumstances, medical diagnosis, or educational needs - deserves opportunities to have fun, to learn, and to thrive.

To learn more and to apply, visit:
https://gpdfoundation.org/
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