ACCESS, Inc.
230 West Market Street, Akron OH 44303, 330.535.2999
Description: ACCESS provides emergency shelter to homeless single women and homeless women with children including meals; case management; community referrals; and parental/children's programming.

www.access-shelter.org

Akron Community Service Center 
and Urban League
440 Vernon Odom Boulevard, Akron OH 44307, 330.434.3101
Provides employment assistance, computer and business training, vocational skill and GED training, after-school tutoring, scholarships, food referrals, home weatherization (United Services for All), latchkey and day camp programs; and recreational activities.

www.akronurbanleague.org



American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate
3505 Embassy Parkway, Suite 100, Akron, OH  44333, 330.664.1930
Description: The American Heart Association provides state-of-the-art professional and public education programs to schools, worksites, hospitals, and the community aimed at reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke through research. 

www.americanheart.org

American Red Cross –Barberton Chapter
600 W. Park Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203, 330.753.7766 
Provides services to military families and veterans, relief to disaster victims, training in first aid and CPR, swimming instructions for first graders and bloodmobiles.

www.barbertonredcross.org 
 



American Red Cross­ Summit County Chapter
501 West Market Street, Akron OH 44303, 330.535.6131
Description: The American Red Cross of Summit County is partners with United Way of Summit County in providing the annual United Way/Red Cross Campaign. The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers focuses on providing immediate relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies... by offering Disaster Relief assistance, Transportation help for medical related needs, Community Blood Services, aid to Military personnel and their families, and Health and Safety education including CPR/AED, first aid training, swimming & lifeguarding, and babysitting instruction.

summitcounty.redcross.org
 
 

 
The Arc of Summit & Portage Counties
3869 Darrow Road, Suite 109, Stow, OH 44224, Phone: 330.836.5863
Description: The Arc is an advocacy and support organization for people who have mental retardation and/or other developmental disabilities, and their families.

www.thearcneo.org

Arthritis Foundation
Northeastern Ohio Chapter
2542 South Arlington Road, Suite 100, Akron, OH  44319-2065, 1.800.342.0746, 330.644.3390
Description: The mission is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.  Offers arthritis education, exercise classes and programs that teach skills for taking control of arthritis.

www.arthritis.org

Barberton Community Health Clinic
113 9^th Street NW, Barberton, OH  44203, 330.745.7471.  Offers and expands a free health care clinic staffed by volunteer area physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and lay personnel.  

Battered Women's Shelter
Community Outreach Center
759 West Market, Akron OH 44303, 330.374.0740
Description: The Battered Women's Shelter is the only agency in Summit County that provides for the comprehensive needs of domestic violence victims. Services include crisis intervention; legal advocacy; 24-hour toll-free hotline; emergency shelter; community educators; and family counseling.  Also provides educational presentations for all age groups on topics of family violence.

www.scmcbws.homestead.com

Big Brothers and Sisters 
of Summit and Medina Counties
780 East Exchange Street, Akron OH 44306, 330.376.6503
Provides stable, caring adult mentors for single parent children ages 7 through 15.

www.bbbssmc.org



Boston Township Community Service League, Inc.
PO Box 72, Peninsula OH 44264, 330.659.3096
Provides public swimming, recreation, Red Cross swimming lessons and scuba diving in Boston Township and Peninsula at the Peninsula Quarry, a spring-fed stone quarry.

www.thequarry.org

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve
889 Jonathan Avenue, Akron OH 44306, 330.773.3375
Provides after school and summer programs for school age at-risk youth.  The mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

www.bgcsummitcounty.org

Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council
1601 South Main Street, PO Box 68, Akron OH 44309, 1.800.844.7268, 330.773.0415
Description: Comprehensive youth development. Instills values in youth with a diverse program including Cub Scouts (grades 1-5), Boy Scouts (grades 6-12), Venturing Program for youth 14 - 20 (boys and girls).

www.gtcbsa.org

Catholic Social Services of Summit County, Inc.
640 North Main Street, Akron OH 44310, 330.762.7481
Provides access to quality comprehensive mental health and social services for Summit County families.

web site: www.csssc.org

Child Guidance & Family Solutions
312 Locust Street, Akron OH 44302, 330.762.0591
Provides individual and family counseling; alcohol and chemical abuse counseling; employee assistance programs; family education; vocational services; youth services and drug prevention services through state-of-the-art Community Technology Centers.

www.cgfs.org

  
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
50 S. Main Street, 8th Floor, Akron, OH  44308.  330.535.4191, Toll Free: 1.800.998.9454
Description: Provides free legal representation in civil matters to low-income and elderly residents of central northeast Ohio. 

Applications for service should be made to the Legal Aid Helpline at 1-800-998-9454, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

www.communitylegalaid.org

 


CYO and Community Services, Inc.
812 Biruta Street, Akron OH 44307-1104, 330.762.2961. Provides recreation and care services for children, persons with disabilities and older adults to support family life.  Through its programs, CYO fosters character development and encourages service to the community.

www.akroncyo.org

 
 
East Akron Community House (EACH)
550 South Arlington Street, Akron OH 44306, 330.773.6838
Provides neighborhood organization and development, family and individual counseling, vocational services for the disadvantaged, group social development, daycare, and drug/alcohol outreach prevention and awareness.

www.eastakron.com

 
 

Faith In Action - Interfaith Caregivers 
50 N. Prospect St, Akron 44304
330.922.1900
Trains congregational volunteers to provide respite/friendly visiting for caregivers of frail, elderly, and disabled individuals.

fiaakron@scbglobal.net

icpakron.org 
 

 

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
345 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH  44320, 330.864.9933,  
Develops in girls a sense of responsibility, self-reliance, dedication and commitment needed for positions of leadership as adults.

www.girlscoutswr.org

 

The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc.
570 E. Waterloo Road, Akron OH 44319, 330.724.6995
Goodwill helps individuals prepare for, find and retain employment through job training, employment opportunities, job placement and follow-up services.

www.goodwillakron.org
 


Greenleaf Family Center
212 East Exchange Street, Akron OH 44304, 330.376.9494, 330.376.9351 (TTY)
Provides social services, individual and family counseling, services for the deaf, counseling for pregnant teenagers, adoptions, education, employee assistance programs, alcohol and chemical abuse counseling,  anger management, parenting and other wellness programs.

www.greenleafctr.org

Green Welfare Association
6233 Redbird Terrace, Clinton, Ohio 44216, 330-882-3396
Provides direct assistance to the needy of the township, including food, utility payments and clothing.


 

Hudson Community Service Association
P.O. Box 1472, Hudson, OH  44236, 330-653-6509
Coordinates the distribution of emergency assistance in the community including food, medical supplies, utility payments and clothing; sponsors activities for senior citizens.
 

 
Info Line, Inc.
703 South Main Street, Suite 211, Akron OH 44311, 330.376.6660, 330.762.5627
Provides information and referral assistance linking people to needed services by dialing 2-1-1; operates the Lifeline Emergency Response, MedAssist, and Child Care Connection and Project Connect programs. 

www.infolineinc.org

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County
77 W. Miller Ave., Akron, OH 44301, 330.253.8081
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County is a consolidation of faith congregations caring for families in need of shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance that lead them to secure a stable home environment.


 

International Institute of Akron, Inc.
207 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron OH 44310, 330.376.5106
Provides comprehensive immigration-related services for the benefit of the foreign born and the entire community.  Language bank of 150 interpreters and translators proficient in 54 languages.

www.iiakron.org

 

Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron
750 White Pond Drive, Akron OH 44320, 330.867.7850. Promotes general welfare of its members and the entire community by offering social, cultural and recreational activities.

www.shawjcc.org


Jewish Family Service
750 White Pond Drive, Akron OH 44320, 330.867.3388
Provides professional counseling services to promote the positive family values of family life and healthy personality development. 

www.jewishakron.org

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