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HBA Charitable Foundation
HBA is a contributor to a number of programs that offer aid to the building industry at multiple levels. Information about these programs are below.
Workforce Development Initiatives

HBA offers support to the next generation of home builders and remodelers through various programs.

University of Akron Scholarship

The Ricard S. and Harold M. Garson Home Builders Association Scholarship Fund recognizes the Garsons commitment and contributions to the building industry by initially providing three individual scholarships for $1,000 annually.

School Affiliations

Maplewood Career Center
Portage Lakes Career Center
Medina County Career Center
Four Cities Compact
Kent State University Construction Program
University of Akron Construction Program

Tools for Teens

Every year, HBA Serving Portage and Summit Counties collects donations to purchase tools for students in building programs in local school districts.

Through your donation, you will be supporting the education of the future of the Building Industry.

Click below to donate to these workforce development initiatives
Veteran Housing Fund

HBA uses this fund to provide safe and accessible housing to men and women who have served in the U.S Military and are Veteran Status.

This includes building and remodeling homes to make them quickly accessible for the veteran's specific needs.

Click here to donate to this fund
HBA Serving Portage and Summit Counties Charitable Foundation's Tax ID Number is
34-1611941

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