ACCESS Shelter, Inc., Northeast Ohio’s homeless shelter for women and children, is inviting sixth- to eighth-grade students to participate in its upcoming Learn Give Lead: Youth Impact Day, Saturday, April 18, at the shelter, 230 W. Market St. During the day, the students will have the opportunity to practice leadership skills through community involvement and service—all … [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...]
Community Legal Aid hosts free legal workshops in February
Community Legal Aid is offering free workshops in February to anyone who may need legal assistance or who has an interest in these topics. Programs are taught by attorneys and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. All Community Legal Aid events may be found at www.communitylegalaid.org/events. Workshops are regularly added to the site. ** Indicates an … [Read more...]
Applications open for Countryside farmers’ market vendors at Howe Meadow
Countryside is accepting applications for its 2020 Farmers’ Market season at Howe Meadow -- through Feb. 13 for returning vendors, and through Feb. 27 for new vendors. Howe Meadow is the largest market for Countryside, whose markets serve a three-fold purpose: to provide farmers and food producers with a viable direct-to-consumer sales outlet; to connect consumers with the … [Read more...]
Millennial Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ explores adolescent themes like shame, rebellion
Editor’s note: Tessa Gaffney appears in the Millennial Theatre Project’s production of ‘Spring Awakening,” which takes place Jan. 9 through 11 at Akron Civic Theatre. “The question is: shame. What is its origin? And why are we hounded by its miserable shadow?”Melchior asks in “Spring Awakening.” This is a central theme in this story written over 100 years ago, infused … [Read more...]
Children Services hosts foster care, adoption info meeting Dec. 5
For individuals and families seeking to adopt or host foster children, Summit County Children Services will host a free foster care and adoption information meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Compass Coffee at The Well CDC, 647 E. Market St., in Akron. Residents who attend the information meeting will learn a variety of details about foster care and adoption, … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that create … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance Angel Tree Ceremony honors victims of homicide Dec. 2
The nonprofit Victim Assistance will honor the memory of over 1,000 victims lost in Summit County due to violence over the last 25 years as part of its Annual Angel Tree Ceremony, Monday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St. Victim Assistance Program invites community members, friends and family members of … [Read more...]
‘Home Run for the Homeless’ Thanksgiving Day supports residents in financial need
Gennesaret Inc.’s 28th Annual Home Run for the Homeless will take place Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. The four-mile race kicks off at the organization’s Family Nutritional Center, 419 W. Exchange St., and winds through historic Glendale Cemetery. A one-mile fun run and walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Last year’s event drew approximately 3,000 registered runners/walkers and their … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Akron General hosts free ‘Stop the Bleed’ emergency training Nov. 23
An injured person can die from blood loss within five minutes. To help equip residents with lifesaving training, Cleveland Clinic Akron General is offering a free class called “Stop the Bleed,” Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, 600 Vernon Odom Blvd. “Stop the Bleed” training is part of a national awareness campaign to help encourage people … [Read more...]
