The Akron2Akron neighborhood tour series recently made its way around the North Hill neighborhood, where stops included Urban Vision youth ministry and Neighbors Apparel clothing shop, along with international markets and a church that hosts a significant international congregation. The next tour will take place in downtown Akron Feb. 14. To reserve a spot, visit the group’s Facebook page.
The Akron2Akron North Hill tour kicked off at Urban Vision, a youth outreach ministry. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Young people involved in Urban Vision’s programming discuss the importance of the nonprofit’s outreach. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
(Photo: Shane Wynn)
Tina Ughrin (right), from Smile Minded Smartworks, and Maria Mancinelli, from the International Institute, discuss tour stops with attendees. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Tessa Reeves runs Neighbors Apparel, which offers clothing handmade by refugees. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Family Groceries, on North Main Street, is run by Naresh, a refugee from Nepal. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
At Family Groceries, attendees were treated to Chat Pattey. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Redeemer North Hill United Methodist Church has a large international congregation. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Rohit Biswa (pictured with his wife) is a youth pastor at Redeemer. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
Louise, from Morris’ International Market, shares information about African cuisine with the tour group. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
(Photo: Shane Wynn)
Jason Segedy, director of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, points out the future location of the Better Block event, which will take place in May. (Photo: Shane Wynn)
(Photo: Shane Wynn)
(Photo: Shane Wynn)
(Photo: Shane Wynn)
