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
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...
ArtSparks Dynamite Duos Program
Their dance class is named ‘Dynamite Duos’, and although they aren’t the featured artists, these lovely ladies are the embodiment of that dynamite title. Akron area native Kara Cea is the Executive Director of ArtSparks, an organization that teaches expressive dance...
Fr. James J. Reymann Community Service Award
The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation is proud to announce the creation of The Father James J. Reymann Community Service Award. The purpose of this award is to honor the life, legacy, priesthood and community activism of Fr. James J. Reymann, the first chairman of...