Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank provides food and other essential items to individuals and families in need through a network of hunger-relief partners, while also engaging the community in hunger prevention efforts.
• Offers a variety of services including routine check-ups, immunizations, and treatment for illnesses and injuries, focusing on the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence.
The World Language Department at Akron Public Schools offer comprehensive language program for all students in grades K-12.
• Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) program to support students who speak language other than English.
• Offers foreign languages for all APS students, including Spanish, Chinese, French and more.
The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.
Akron-Summit County Public Library works closely with local organizations serving refugees and senior citizens, maintaining a strong tradition of supporting both Akron's newest community members and long-time residents.
• Hosts English as a Second Language classes to help improve language skills.
• Facilitates social gatherings and networking opportunities to help newcomers integrate into the community.
• Connects individuals with local resources for housing, healthcare, and other essential services.
Akron Internationals provides support and services to immigrants and refugees in the Akron area with a focus on integrating them into the community through faith-based initiatives.
• Offers English language classes and educational support.
• Providing job training, career counseling, and assistance with job placement.
• Offers rental assistance programs, manage public housing units, and work to improve living conditions through various housing initiatives and community development projects.
• Provides essential services such as emergency financial assistance, housing support, job training, and education programs.
• Helps individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through a range of programs and community partnerships.
• Offers a range of services at all of their locations, including general medical care and advice for adults and children, dental services, behavioral health support, full pharmacy services, and more.
Asian Services in Action (ASIA), Inc. provides a wide range of services to support and empower Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as other immigrant and refugee populations in Northeast Ohio. Services and activities provided by ASIA include:
• Helps newcomers understand and navigate the cultural and societal norms of the United States.
• Provides educational support and tutoring for school-aged children to help them succeed academically through after-school programs, in-school tutoring, and summer camp.
• Provides consultations and clinics to help understand legal rights and options.
• Conducts workshops and outreach programs about legal rights.
• Advocates for enhancing access to justice and tackling issues impacting low-income communities.
• Provides tools to empower individuals to handle legal matters independently.
Crossings Akron in association with Urban Vision provides support, resources and services to individuals and family in Akron.
• Offers tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities for children and teens to support academic success and personal growth.
• Provides job training, career counseling, and employment resources to help community members gain skills and secure meaningful employment.
• Offer services such as counseling on fair housing rights, investigating discrimination complaints, and promoting awareness about housing equality.
• Works to eliminate housing discrimination, and support fair access to housing for everyone in the community.
• Provides services such as diagnosis, treatment, and medication for acute illnesses and minor injuries.
Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates affordable homes for low-income families.
• Provides home repairs, and engages in community development projects.
• Work with volunteers and donors to support their mission of providing safe and decent housing, aiming to improve living conditions and promote homeownership opportunities.
• Assists the community with comprehensive primary care, dental care, and women's health services.
• Provides behavioral health services, including counseling and therapy to address mental health concerns.
• Promotes healthier lifestyles through community outreach initiatives and offers pediatric care and health education programs to support children's health and well-being.
International Institute of Akron (IIA) assists individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency and integration into the community. Programs and services IIA provide include:
• Offers job readiness training, employment placement assistance, and career counseling to help clients find and retain employment.
• Offers programs for youth, including academic support, mentoring, and recreational activities.
English Classes
• Trained volunteer conversational English tutors provide in home one on one tutoring sessions as well as small group gatherings using a full English curriculum supports English learners and increasing confidence.
Driver’s Education
• Trained volunteer instructors assist client’s in obtaining their temporary permits to their driver’s license.
• Provides fresh produce for local residents
• Foster community engagement and education through gardening initiatives.
• Promotes cultural enrichment by celebrating diversity and providing resources to immigrant and refugee communities.
• Offers youth and family programs to enhance education, recreation, and healthy living.
• Supports local businesses through technical assistance, resources, and networking opportunities.
• Facilitates community meetings, workshops, and events to gather input from residents and keep them informed about neighborhood developments.
• Supports arts and cultural programs that enhance the vibrancy of the community.
• Provides resources and support to immigrant and refugee communities, including language assistance, job placement services, and integration programs.
• Partners with other organizations to offer a wide range of social services to meet the diverse needs of residents.
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• Provides comprehensive mental health services, including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and specialized programs for individuals dealing with severe mental illnesses.
• Provides classes and tutoring for adults to improve their basic literacy skills, including reading, writing, and math.
• Offers preparation courses for adults to take the GED® test or obtain other high school equivalency certificates.
• Conducts English language classes for non-native speakers (ESOL) to help them improve their language skills for better integration into the community and workforce.
• Assists adults in developing the necessary skills and credentials to enter or advance in the workforce through career readiness programs and partnerships with local employers.
• Supports family literacy initiatives that encourage parents and children to learn together, fostering a culture of education at home.
• Provides a range of services including educational programs, cultural preservation initiatives, and advocacy for immigrant rights.
• Offers resources and support to help individuals and families navigate challenges related to language barriers, legal issues, and accessing community services.
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• Provides free home repairs and modifications services, including fixing critical home issues, ensuring safety, and making homes more accessible for those in need.
• Engage volunteers to support their mission of enhancing community well-being and preserving affordable housing.
• Provides fresh, locally grown produce to underserved communities.
• Promotes food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement through farming, education, and volunteer opportunities.
St. Bernard has had a Hispanic Ministry since 1981 and continues this tradition by offering Mass, Catholic sacraments and faith formation every week in Spanish and also hosts Spanish-speaking community events such as Fiestas, health and information workshops and the Mobile Mexican Consulate all throughout the year. People from each and every Spanish-speaking country continue to make it one of their first stops when arriving to Akron and often use it as a touchstone to find others like them or from their country or those who can give them the opportunities in the community that they are seeking or looking to offer.
St. Bernard Hunger Programs serve over 35,000 meals per year by offering bagged lunches M-F 8-9AM; Hot Meals Every 3rd, 4th and 5th W and Sun from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and access to a food pantry every Thursday from 9 AM – 10:30 AM. Simple registration is only required for the pantry; no other registration is required for the other two programs.
To contact us, email ayuda@stbernardstmary.org or call the office 330-253-5161
• Provides financial assistance programs that offer discounted or free care based on income and financial need.
• Offers services at reduced costs through a sliding fee scale depending on the patient's ability to pay.
• Partner with community clinics to refer uninsured patients to primary care services.
• Provides services such as early intervention, education, employment assistance, and residential support.
• Offers case management, therapy services, and recreational programs to enhance the quality of life for their clients.
• Collaborates with community partners to advocate for and ensure inclusive opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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• Operates Family Resource Centers across Summit and Median counties which provide support services to families experiencing challenges, helping them access critical resources and guidance.
• Partners with Akron Public Schools to operate school-based Family Resource Centers, creating accessible hubs within schools to strengthen family engagement and connections.
• School-based Family Centers offer safe, welcoming places within schools that connect parents and caregivers to information and referrals to community resources, including basic needs support (food, clothing, and housing), health and wellness programs, financial coaching, and opportunities for youth development.
• Provides educational support, youth development programs, and family assistance services to empower individuals and families.
• Offers mentoring, after-school programs, and community-building activities to foster a supportive and thriving neighborhood.
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