Some fathers in the community face a number of legal and personal hurdles when reconnecting with their children. Luckily, a coalition of programs in Summit County is working to make local fathers more a part of their children's lives, and helping local men understand their basic parenting rights. Summit County Children Services has collaborated with Fame Fathers to recently … [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...]
Fatherhood initiative brings more focused resources to Summit County fathers
Having active fathers in children's lives can make all the difference between success and failure for that child. And a new Fatherhood Initiative facilitated by Akron Community Foundation will combine the services of three prominent organizations to provide more focused education and resources to fathers and families in Summit County. The collaboration will help fathers … [Read more...]
