Through the first eight months of 2018, the First Congregational Church of Akron (First Church) Food Pantry ministry has distributed more than 66,600 meals to those in need. This is nearly 25,000 more meals distributed than during the same period last year, and on track to easily break the 2017 yearly record of 70,000 meals. The ministry provides weekly distribution of … [Read more...]
Local filmmaker premieres documentary about local African-American churches Sept. 24
A local filmmaker, Clyde McDaniel, of Cleo Film Productions, will debut his new documentary about local African-American churches, Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Main Library’s Main Library auditorium. The Main Library is located at 60 S. High St. in downtown Akron. The event is free. The film, called “A Historical Look at the African American Church,” … [Read more...]
Mental Health & Food Festival Sept. 1 offers wellness resources, family-friendly entertainment
The inaugural Summit County Mental Health Entertainment & Food Festival is offering a safe place for residents to talk about mental health and will take place Saturday, Sept. 1, from noon to 8 p.m. at Joy Park Community Center, 825 Fuller Ave., in Akron. The event, hosted by Life Solutions South, in partnership with the city of Akron, Joy Park, SAIUM Entertainment group, … [Read more...]
Signal Tree Fest celebrates all things Akron
Last Saturday was perfect weather to enjoy Akron's unique eats, sounds and art at the Signal Tree Festival, organized by the Devil Strip magazine and the city of Akron. Held at Lock 3 and Lock 4, located downtown, the event is one of a number of Akron August offerings. … [Read more...]
City provides free meals for children through summer food service program
Twelve locations also will participate in Summer Reading Program to help with back-to-school readiness — As another school year comes to an end, the city’s Recreation Bureau will once again participate in the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program this year. Meals will be provided to all eligible youth (18 years of age or younger) and summer day camp program … [Read more...]
GAINS meeting June 13 focuses on healthy, equitable neighborhood development
Understanding the relationship between community, economic and environmental outcomes while achieving equitable distribution of resources and opportunities in our neighborhoods will be the topic of the next GAINS (Greater Akron Innovation Network for Sustainability) Wednesday, June 13, at the Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the free … [Read more...]
City of Akron offers free financial counseling for residents
Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies includes financial empowerment for low-income residents -- The city of Akron will receive technical assistance and a seed grant to bring free, high-quality, one-on-one financial counseling to Akron residents as part of the national Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) model. The program aims to help families reduce debt and build credit, … [Read more...]
City seeks public input on redesign of East Exchange Street
'Hands on Exchange' meeting with University of Akron will discuss Tactical Urbanism project, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium -- The City of Akron is inviting the public to attend an open house meeting, Thursday, Nov. 16 to discuss the upcoming redesign of East Exchange Street between Arc Drive and Fountain Street. The event will take place at the University of Akron’s … [Read more...]
City begins leaf collection Nov. 6
The city of Akron has released its 2017 Leaf Removal schedule for all 10 Akron wards. Every year, the city of Akron provides residents with leaf removal services, rotating the order of wards from year to year. The leaf removal schedule lists the starting dates for each ward. Each ward takes more than one day to complete. Signs will be posted in the right-of-way prior to the … [Read more...]
Akron, Summit County release Phase I of Welcome Plan to integrate new Americans
Today, Akron and Summit released the first phase of its Strategic Welcome Plan, the culmination of 16 months of work to help better integrate refugees and immigrants into the community. Leaders and local nonprofits hope this can help boost our economy and improve quality of life, as the plan calls for enhancing the public and private partnerships that serve resettled … [Read more...]
