While runners won’t gather this upcoming Thanksgiving morning in the early morning hours for the annual Home Run for the Homeless, Gennesaret Inc.’s 29th-annual event is still taking place, albeit virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is happening now through Nov. 30. The online only virtual 5k registration fee is $15 per person (or $25, with … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Akron General launches its first Centering Pregnancy maternal support group
Cleveland Clinic Akron General has launched its first Centering Pregnancy™ group, part of a national program that’s been shown to dramatically improve maternal outcomes. As part of the program, a group of about 10 pregnant women with roughly the same due date meet together as a “circle” with a trained facilitator for 8 to 10 sessions to learn about many aspects of … [Read more...]
Financial planning for people with disabilities requires careful consideration
Having a financial plan for the future is important for everyone, but it’s even more crucial if you are living with a disability. Building a financial plan takes time and effort, but it can also be a rewarding experience that gives you more peace of mind. Below, learn about a few steps you’ll want to take when creating a financial plan, and discover what resources are available … [Read more...]
Summit County Children Services hosts virtual foster care, adoption information meetings Sept. 10, 29
Summit County Children Services (SCCS) will host virtual foster care and adoption information meetings Thursday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. These events will be held via Zoom. The virtual meetings will cover a variety of details about foster care and adoption, including how long the process is and what kind of support is provided by the agency. … [Read more...]
New Akron Community Foundation fund supports solutions to opiate, addiction crisis
HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund seeks grant proposals through Aug. 1 Grant proposals are being sought for a new Akron Community Foundation fund that addresses the local opiate and addiction crisis. The HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund will award grants to local nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]
Summit County partners with local agencies for rent, mortgage assistance program
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council approved a measure that will offer mortgage and rental assistance for residents in need. The recently passed legislation authorized $6.5 million in federal CARES Act, TANF and Title XX funds for Summit County CARES, a mortgage and rental assistance program coordinated between Summit County Department of … [Read more...]
Akron NAACP convenes local organizations for Juneteenth Get Out The Vote kickoff
On Friday, June 19, the Akron NAACP will convene community partners to consolidate resources and networks to Get Out The Vote for the November election. The primary goal of AkronVotes2020 is to develop a community-wide strategy to register, educate, inform and transport voters for the 2020 Presidential Election. As the Secretary of State and state legislators consider … [Read more...]
ArtsNow, Social Dept. launch campaign to help local arts and culture
ArtsNow has announced a partnership with Summit County business The Social Dept. to show support and solidarity for local arts and culture. The duo has launched a T-shirt series, designed by local artist and entrepreneur Andy Taray (owner of The Social Dept. & OADC / Ohioboy Art & Design Co.), in collaboration with ArtsNow. The shirt highlights the … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund SHEro campaign supports local COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Proceeds will rapidly provide flexible resources to area nonprofit organizations working on the frontlines of educating, engaging, and supporting individuals impacted by COVID-19 -- The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its annual “Who Is Your SHEro?” campaign will run through April 30, with a goal to raise $45,000 to aid … [Read more...]
Kid-inspired clothing collection benefits local Boys & Girls Clubs
Laura Ritter-Allio loved the kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve (BGCWR). So when she died from an aggressive form of breast cancer, her husband, Michael Allio, was determined to find a way to give back to the Clubs and keep her spirit alive. That came in the form of a partnership in which the artwork of five Boys & Girls Club members was transformed … [Read more...]
