14th Annual Growing up Akron
Event Details
August 27, 2026 from 5-8 PM
Himelright Lodge
1212 Cuyahoga St, Akron, 44313
Support Akron's Future
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 14th annual Growing Up Akron fundraising event hosted by Child Guidance & Family Solutions. Join us at Himelright Lodge for a night filled with music, refreshing drinks, a silent auction, and invaluable networking. This is not just any event—it’s a celebration of Greater Akron families. Please help us honor Barberton Community Foundation, as the Friend of Children Award recipient.
All proceeds support the work of Child Guidance & Family Solutions—your support truly matters!
Special Recognition

Friend of Children Award Recipient
Barberton Community Foundation
With a performance by Rick Iacoboni, Acoustic Guitarist and Michael Mage, Comedy Magician

Help Families Bloom
By contributing to Growing Up Akron, you will join a community of caring individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and families throughout the Greater Akron area. Your generosity will empower Child Guidance & Family Solutions to deliver vital mental health treatments, integrated care, and advocacy to nurture the well-being of our youth, adults, and families. With your support, we can create an evening of fun and take a significant leap toward building a vibrant community where everyone can thrive.
Our Impact
Since 1939, Child Guidance & Family Solutions has been a beacon of hope and health for children and families in our community. Our comprehensive services include individual and group counseling, psychiatric assessments, home-based therapy, and specialized programs for individuals with co-occurring disorders. We’re proud to offer some of the region’s largest mental health prevention programs and early childhood initiatives, like the innovative Toddlers and Preschoolers Succeeding (TAPS) program. We meet our clients where they are—in homes, schools, medical offices, and our three outpatient locations—ensuring they receive the support they need, whenever and wherever it’s needed.
None of this would be possible without your support.
Thank you on behalf of our board, staff, sponsors, and especially our clients!

