Our Mission
Mission
The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio.
Vision
To be a leading charitable organization in Northeast Ohio that makes significant contributions to the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Values
We will build our community by respecting the inherent dignity of all citizens. We will treat those we serve with empathy, support and love. We will lead in all we do. Our actions are guided by the Catholic heritage of the Reymann family.
How We Help
Inspired by Charles and Salome’s dedication to two grandchildren with developmental disabilities, The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation helps improve the lives of people with disabilities in many ways:
Scholarships for high school and college-level students studying special education
Provides grants and other assistance to worthy projects and organizations aligned with our mission
Support for ArtSparks Dynamite Duos, Faith and Light East retreats, Akron Rotary Camp, Transition-to-Work programs for high school students, and other organizations, programs and events
Stories of Support
Reymann Roots: Reflecting on the Atlantic Foundry Demolition
Demolition of what remained of the Atlantic Foundry in Akron, Ohio, began on March 7, 2024. This effort to clean-up and remediate property led by the Summit County Land Bank is a positive action for the betterment of Akron; however it is a bittersweet event for the...
Maryknoll Magazine of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc.
“Lest They be Forgotten”Reprinted with permission from Maryknoll magazinehttps://MaryknollMagazine.orgPhoto credit Wheater/Honduras/Maryknoll magazineApril 1989When Father Albert L (Algie) Reymann, a Maryknoll missioner in Honduras, borrowed a creative idea for his...
Urban Youth Transition Program
Empowering Futures: University of Akron and The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation Launch Urban Youth Transition Program(AKRON, Ohio – Sept.. 11, 2023) — The University of Akron (UA), renowned for its commitment to education excellence and real-world career...