OPEN M will once again open its doors for the “Christmas for the Love of Children” program, Wednesday, Dec. 19. Each year, OPEN M partners with the Akron Public Schools counselors to identify the most in-need families within the district. This year, over 580 children in nearly 200 different families were identified through APS, as well as OPEN M’s internal programing. The … [Read more...]
Open M hosts 50th Anniversary Gala Sept. 14
OPEN M will host a gala to honor its 50th Anniversary, Friday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. George Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, in Fairlawn. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, networking, silent and live auction and dancing, featuring the Northeast Ohio Jazz Orchestra, Tickets are $100. Auction items include lunch with Bill Considine, CAVS … [Read more...]
OPEN M gives away 300 shopping carts at ‘Mountain of Food’ event
On Friday, Aug. 17, OPEN M will open its doors for the monthly Mountain of Food program and will hand out an expected 7 to 9 tons of food to more than 300 residents. At the event, OPEN M also will distribute 300 shopping carts to those attending: one cart per family will be distributed upon check-in. OPEN M is able to provide these much-needed carts to their clients thanks … [Read more...]
Local hero, philanthropist remembered
Harry Donovan leaves a legacy of charity, honor and a lifetime of community service -- Local war hero, philanthropist and business owner Harry Donovan passed away at age 90 on Thursday, Feb. 8. He will be remembered by many in the community as a selfless man who was focused on helping others. After freshly graduating from Kenmore High School, Donovan began his life of … [Read more...]
OPEN M hosts ‘Mountain of Food’ event for neighbors in need Aug. 18
Agency plans to distribute more than 7 tons of food in two hours -- On Friday, Aug. 18 , OPEN M will open its doors to its neighboring community in Akron for the monthly "Mountain of Food" program. In partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, OPEN M anticipates distributing 7 to 9 tons of food to over 300 Summit County residents in just two hours. While the … [Read more...]
Women’s Endowment Fund awards $98,500 to women’s and girls’ causes
Grants support health and wellness, safety, financial empowerment programs -- The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation recently awarded $98,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations that improve life for Summit County’s women and girls. This latest round of grants was ratified by Akron Community Foundation’s board at its recent quarterly meeting, bringing the fund’s … [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...]
Poverty ministry shifts toward holistic approach (Article and Video)
“Paradigm shift.” This is how Dottie Achmoody describes the current state of OPEN M. For most of its 46-year history, the ministry has provided free food and medical care to the needy, along with many other critical programs. CEO Achmoody described how post-recession funding has caused the organization to take a critical look at its services, which recently expanded to … [Read more...]
Poverty ministry shifts toward holistic approach
“Paradigm shift.” This is how Dottie Achmoody describes the current state of OPEN M. For most of its 46-year history, the ministry has provided free food and medical care to the needy, along with many other critical programs. CEO Achmoody explains how post-recession funding has caused the organization to take a critical look at it’s services, which recently expanded to … [Read more...]
Getting ahead in a just-gettin’-by world
The conference room at the Open M October 12 was a cause for celebration, pride and achievement for five men and five women who know poverty firsthand. They are the 10th graduating class of "Getting Ahead," a Bridges Out of Poverty construct that educates participants with group workshops on how generational poverty affects them and their communities. Getting Ahead is not … [Read more...]
