Editor's note: This is the final segment of a mini-series profiling one of Akron's homeless citizens. This series will follow one man's day, from sun-up to sun-down, and will chronicle his journey around downtown Akron on a brisk November day, where his main goal was to find a warm place to stay. Read Part I of this series here and Part II here. Matthew Garner returns from … [Read more...]
A place to rest his head: Part II – A day in the life of Akron’s homeless
Editor's note: This is the second segment of a mini-series profiling one of Akron's homeless citizens. This series will follow one man's day, from sun-up to sun-down, and will chronicle his journey around downtown Akron on a brisk November day, where his main goal was to find a warm place to stay. Read Part I of this series here. Visit Akronist next week to read more of Matthew … [Read more...]
A place to rest his head: Part I – A day in the life of Akron’s homeless
Editor's note: This is the first segment of a mini-series profiling one of Akron's homeless citizens. This series will follow one man's day, from sun-up to sun-down, and will chronicle his journey around downtown Akron on a brisk November day, where his main goal was to find a warm place to stay. Visit Akronist next week to read more of Matthew Garner's story. Matthew Garner … [Read more...]
Akron nonprofit helps homeless, from the heart to the shoebox (Video)
Shoeboxes from the Heart, along with Jenny and Friends, is an outreach group that offers support to those who are less fortunate. The group hands out clothing, food and supplies to residents facing homelessness. To make donations and get more information go to www.Facebook.com/Shoe Boxes from the Heart. … [Read more...]
