AKRON, Ohio — October 1, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its signature Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. This special milestone event will honor all past Taste of Vintage Community Service Honorees and recognize the hundreds of vintage fashion show models whose support has helped advance Goodwill’s mission of helping individuals prepare for, find and retain employment.
“For 20 years, Taste of Vintage has brought our community together to create opportunities through the power of work,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Akron. “As we celebrate this milestone, we are honored to recognize the community leaders, volunteers, models, donors and supporters who have made this event possible and whose generosity has helped transform lives through Goodwill’s mission. Their commitment has fueled the success of Taste of Vintage and strengthened our impact across the communities we serve.”
Event Details
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Taste of Vintage
Location: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street, Akron
Cost: $100 per person and $125 – $250 for Patron level tickets
RSVP: www.tasteofvintage.com or by calling 330-786-2519
The evening will include a delicious selection of food from the John S. Knight Center, fabulous auction items, an inspiring mission moment and will close with our amazing vintage fashion show. Proceeds from the event support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. Sponsorship opportunities are available and can be found at www.tasteofvintage.com or by calling 330-786-2519.
Thank you to the following sponsors to date for their support.
Event Sponsors To Date: Diamond: Kathy & Andy Moock; Platinum: Morgan Parke; Presper Financial Architects; Synthomer Foundation; Gold: Medical Mutual of Ohio Charitable Gift Fund; PNC Financial Services Group; W3 Financial Group; Silver: Clarity HR; Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services; Eric & Nan McClenaghan; Buffy Phillips & Go Red for Women; S.A. Comunale; Watkins Family; Bronze: Kristin & David Beynon; Brennan Manna & Diamond; Campbell Construction; Clark Family; Crain, Langner & Co.; Kim & Chas Schreckenberger; Marc Servodio, CFP®, AIF® – Vita Advisors, LLC; Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services; J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Company; Copper: Bober Markey Fedorovich; Fifth Third Bank; Patron Table Sponsor: Snyder & Snyder Real Estate, Inc.; Table Sponsor: Lauren D’Alessio; GPD Group; People First Day Program and Transportation; Sue Warren, Keller Williams Chervenic Realty; Diamond Patron: Dr. Pleas R. Chambers III; Bill & Mary Glaeser; William & Susan Hanlon; Julie & Randy Katz; Charles & Leslie Zonfa; Platinum Patron: Chip Clupper & Zebulon Keller; Laura & Christopher Judge; Gold Patron: Russ Vernon; Patron: Greta Johnson; Media: akronlife and WAKR/WONE/WQMX/WNWV.
About Goodwill Industries Serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties
The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that helps individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. Operating in the five-county region of Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland, the agency was established in 1927. It is a private, independent organization, operating as an affiliate member of Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill helps to directly strengthen the region’s workforce through its employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail outlets and industrial services division. For more information about GIA, visit www.goodwillakron.org or call 800-989-8428.
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Contact: Leah Davis
(330) 786-2519
ldavis@goodwillakron.org