The nonprofit Victim Assistance will honor the memory of over 1,000 victims lost in Summit County due to violence over the last 25 years as part of its Annual Angel Tree Ceremony, Monday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St. Victim Assistance Program invites community members, friends and family members of … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance Program hosts open house, room dedication April 11
Victim Assistance Program, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, is hosting a Community Open House and Training Room Dedication, this Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. to raise awareness about victims’ issues, rights, resources and services available. The event takes place at 137 South Main Street, Suite 300. In Summit County, every 7.5 hours, someone is a … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance celebrates 20 years of victim advocacy services with Barberton open house
Victim Assistance Program will celebrate 20 years of victim advocacy services for the Barberton area with an open house Thursday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the organization’s Barberton Municipal Court office location, 576 W. Park Ave., in Barberton. The celebration will include refreshments, a chance to see the nonprofit’s new office space and an opportunity to learn more … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance offers ‘Safe at Home’ public record protection for victims
Victim Assistance Program of Summit County now offers Safe at Home Program assistance to victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, or sexual battery by shielding their personal information from public record. “Safe at Home” is an address confidentiality program created by Ohio House Bill 359 to help participants shield their address from public … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance continues operations despite June fire
Executive director says there are no disruptions in services -- Victim Assistance Program main office staff continues to work offsite after a fire destroyed the third floor offices on Saturday, June 24. Executive Director Leanne Graham discovered the remnants of the fire when she went to inspect the 24-hour crisis hotline. An Akron Police detective contacted her … [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...]
