Urban Vision’s In His Steps ballet program hosts Christmas show The young ballerinas anxiously took the stage last weekend at youth outreach ministry Urban Vision, an opportunity they would not have had otherwise, as many of these girls come from low-income refugee and minority families in North Hill. The “In His Steps" ballet program recently offered its first Christmas … [Read more...]
Better Block Profile: Rodney Matthews
Better Block, which takes place May 15 through 17, will transform a block of North Hill with temporary bicycle lanes, popup businesses, landscaping and entertainment. The event will capture the essence of North Hill, especially pivotal neighborhood organizations like Urban Vision, which offers afterschool services, mentoring and fellowship for hundreds of young … [Read more...]
Grassroots leaders celebrated at Akron Art Museum event (Video)
The Different Faces of Akron event brought together a number of neighborhood leaders, nonprofit organizations, family businesses and others to the Akron Art Museum to enjoy food, music and fellowship. Here's a video recap. … [Read more...]
North Hill neighborhood tour features markets, churches, urban youth outreach (Photo Essay)
The Akron2Akron neighborhood tour series recently made its way around the North Hill neighborhood, where stops included Urban Vision youth ministry and Neighbors Apparel clothing shop, along with international markets and a church that hosts a significant international congregation. The next tour will take place in downtown Akron Feb. 14. To reserve a spot, visit the group's … [Read more...]
North Hill tour highlights diverse culture in local business
While two dozen community members filed into the pews of Urban Vision Ministries, they were handed small paper bags that contained handouts on local organizations, in addition to a folded piece of paper -- the North Hill “asset map.” The map contains many area businesses, nonprofits and attractions. Color coded dots represent dining spots, event venues, schools, shops and … [Read more...]
Weekend gospel celebration seeks hope for the city
Wayne Gordon, the Chairman of the Christian Community Development Association (ccda.org) will come to Akron for a two-day event this weekend. On April 4 at 7 p.m., Gordon, along with Jennifer Mekel Jones and Gospel Meets Symphony, will take part in a Christian Community Development Ministry Fair, featuring Broken Chains, Christian Healthcare Ministries, First Glance and Love … [Read more...]
