Competitive grants meet pressing health and human services needs Akron Community Foundation has announced $3.3 million in grants to support programs that enhance the quality of life of area residents. Nearly $500,000 of those grants will benefit local health and human services organizations, including those focused on addiction recovery and prevention, homelessness, and … [Read more...]
Akron Area YMCA hosts Jack-O-Lantern Jog Oct. 12 through Glendale Cemetery
The 2017 Jack-O-Lantern Jog, presented by the Kohl Family YMCA at University Park, may very well be the spookiest 5K in Akron as runners move through Akron’s historic Glendale Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. The race starts and ends at Lock 3 (200 S Main St). Those who register in advance will receive a signature Jack-O-Lantern Jog presented by … [Read more...]
YMCA’s ‘Akron Swims’ matches donations this month for water safety program for Akron children
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 5 through 14, and African-American children are three times as likely to drown as their white peers, according to the Akron Area YMCA, which announces the #AkronSwims initiative. This effort will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000 through the end of April to offer free water safety training to area … [Read more...]
Akron Area YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day April 29
On Saturday, April 29, the Akron Area YMCA and its branches in Summit and Medina counties are hosting free on-site activities to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The day features activities such as a color fun run, open swimming … [Read more...]
Akron Area YMCA offers one-year memberships to Habitat for Humanity families
On Saturday, March 25, the Akron Area YMCA will present one-year family memberships to seven new Habitat for Humanity families. Their welcome to the Y will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Kohl Family YMCA at University Park, 477 E. Market St., in downtown Akron. Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that works in … [Read more...]
Akron YMCA offers heart health tips for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Akron Area YMCA offers the following tips from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families in our area reduce the amount of sodium in their diet. 1. Think fresh: Most of the sodium Americans eat is found in processed foods. … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Leadership Institute seeks applications for community changemakers
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Summit County, presented by the Akron Area YMCA, United Way of Summit County and GAR Foundation, is seeking participants for the session beginning in February. Currently in its 8th year of success, the Institute is a community collaborative designed to increase grassroots leadership. The goal is to identify, train and empower Summit … [Read more...]
YMCA offers free memberships for drug court diversion participants
Y-STRONG helps accompany alternative sentences through Summit County courts -- The Akron Area YMCA announces “Y-STRONG” – a program developed to assist defendants battling addiction. The program was the result of the YMCA’s collaboration with Judge Thomas A. Teodosio and Judge Joy Malek Oldfield, who preside over two Summit County drug courts. “Y-STRONG” is a … [Read more...]
Health Fair provides prevention resources for seniors
Below is a list of providers and contacts from many of the exhibitors -- The Akron Area YMCA recently hosted a Senior Health Fair at its 4477 E. Market St. University Park location in Akron. There were children’s activities, container gardening, blood pressure checks, ask-a-doc, health screenings and giveaways. The Senior Health Fair provided residents with an … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation awards $1.8 million in grants
Health, Human Services grants include $86,000 to address homelessness Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors recently approved grants totaling $1.8 million, including $1.3 million in grants from 82 designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $495,468 in competitive health and human services grants chosen by the organization’s Community … [Read more...]
