DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY OF AKRON, INC. HAS PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. ONE IS SELLING FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL WHICH TAKES PLACE IN SUMMIT COUNTY, A FEW SMALL FUNDRAISERS TO GENERATE REVENUES TO HELP OBTAIN MONEY TO PUT DOWN ON LAND OR A BUILDING SO AS TO BEGIN THE GROUND WORK FOR A CULTURAL CENTER. AS PREVIOUSLY STATED, THE GOAL OF THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IS TO RAISE MONEY IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT OR ACQUIRE A COMMUNITY CENTER. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALL CARRIED OUT BY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MOVE THE ORGANIZATION FORWARD.