There is something exciting about the diminutive human standing in the parking lot of Summit Artspace. Jordan Serpentini has a broad smile that radiates warmth and eyes that seem to catch everything and is a person vibrating with life. And life has been anything but predictable for the professional skateboarder, trained reiki master, muralist, miniature painter and … [Read more...]
Connect2Akron joins nonprofits, volunteers for community impact
Connect2Akron (c2a) is an event seeking to connect college students, recent graduates and young professionals with nonprofit organizations in the Greater Akron region. This free event is open to the public and will take place Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The event aims to provide mutual support – engaging non-profits and … [Read more...]
Akron coach offers social, economic mentorships for young people — Sustaining Akron Communities (Akronist TV)
Sustaining Akron Communities and BMe presents a new monthly Akronist TV show to spotlight positive African-American role models in Akron. ACE AaRron (the host of the show) talks with Ali McGill, who runs the Mason Park Community Center and the program My Brothers Keeper. McGill also runs a free breakfast program for children in need and is the head coach of boys basketball at … [Read more...]
Workforce outreach program takes applications Dec. 15 at East CLC
The city of Akron will introduce additional training for contractors and laborers due to the federally mandated sewer overflow remediation. The application for the training classes will be available at the Construction Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship Outreach Program being held at East Community Learning Center (80 Brittain Road) Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Applications … [Read more...]
