AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 6, 2026 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties raised at least $170,000 at its 20th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser! All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community.
The milestone event, held on Nov. 5, 2026, drew over 430 guests and celebrated the community leadership of past Taste of Vintage Community Service Honorees from 2011 through 2025, as well as past and present vintage fashion show models. Guests celebrated Goodwill program participants with a mission moment and enjoyed silent and live auctions, along with a showcase of fashions from the 1920s to the 2000s from Goodwill’s Vintage Collection.
“Over the past two decades, Taste of Vintage has become much more than a fundraiser,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Akron. “It has been a reflection of our community’s commitment to helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals. We are honored by the incredible support of everyone who has contributed to this event through the years and thankful for the investment they continue to make in the individuals and families we serve.”
To view a brief mission moment story as well as photos from the event, visit www.tasteofvintage.com.
Thank you to the following models, sponsors and patrons for their support!
Vintage Fashion Models
Sharon Borror, Jessica Burkhart, Leila Burkhart, Kathleen Burt, Georgia Garman, Rebecca Hartman, Suzy Jaber, Margaret Jordan, Abigail Keating, Alice Luse, Cheryl McMillan, JJ Mesko-Kimmich, Mark Montgomery, Jacqueline Quintero, Nicole Roberts, Polly Robinson, Kathy Romito Rainone, Chas Schreckenberger, Marc Servodio, CFP®, AIF®, Ann Shane, Eliz Slabaugh, Barbara Snyder, ABRM, CRS, e-Pro, GREEN, Kevin Thompson, Sylvia Trundle, Maxwell Warner, Susie Welker, Addison Wierzchowski and Brandon Wierzchowski.
Event Sponsors
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.; Danielle J. Kimmell; Roetzel & Andress; 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; Brian Fortney; GPD Group; Helluva Container, Inc.; Meaden & Moore; 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; Greg & Jackie McDermott; Charles & Leslie Zonfa; Platinum Patron: Chip Clupper & Zebulon Keller; Laura & Christopher Judge; Gold Patron: Russ Vernon; Patron: Greta Johnson; Deanna Manes; Gregg Manes; John Shulan; Stacy Shulan; 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.
Contact: Leah Davis
(330) 786-2519
ldavis@goodwillakron.org
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