The Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund aims to address and mitigate the issue of feral cat overpopulation in Summit County, as well as provide spay and neuter services to cats and dogs of low-income households, honoring the memory and wishes of Rosalie Smith.
The grant program from the Women’s Endowment Fund focuses on empowering and advancing women and girls in Summit County through various initiatives. The grants aim to support economic empowerment, safety from violence, and health & wellness. Specific causes include entrepreneurship, financial literacy, workforce development, preventing domestic and sexual violence, mental and reproductive health, teen pregnancy prevention, and obesity control. These priorities are identified through the fund's biennial forum to ensure the grantmaking aligns with current community needs.