The donation will be used to help bridge the gap between Akron communities and health professionals.
Author: Hope Sloop
Updated: 1:53 PM EST January 26, 2021
AKRON, Ohio —
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According to a press release sent to 3News, the GAR Foundation has announced a $200,000 donation to go to the creation of a brand-new Know COVID program, dedicated to bridging the divide between healthcare systems in Akron and neighbors who may be wary of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The foundation's goal is to bring accurate and competent information regarding the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine to Black and Brown communities in the Northeast Ohio area, specifically in Akron.