AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. is a company based out of 55 E MILL ST, AKRON, Ohio, United States.

At Beech Brook, we believe all children deserve the chance to grow up in safe and healthy families with the support they need to reach their full potential. Since 1852, that’s been our guiding principle at Beech Brook. Our work has changed as the times and needs of families have changed but that belief remains at the heart of our mission. Today, as a leading behavioral health agency, we touch more than 14,000 lives each year in Northeast Ohio, bringing healing to troubled children, strengthening and supporting parents, and planting the seeds of hope for a brighter future. Beech Brook provides a wide range of programs ranging from child abuse prevention, education and early intervention to community and home-based treatment programs for at-risk children and families. Please visit our website to learn more! Beech Brook provides a wide range of programs ranging from child abuse prevention, education and early intervention to community and home-based treatment programs for at-risk children and families.  Community & Home-Based  Comprehensive Sex Education  Divorce Education Seminar  Early Childhood  Family Center  Foster Care  Outpatient Counseling

Our Mission: To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world. Who we are: We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them. Why We Are Here: We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world. What We Do: We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision. How We Do It: We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include: -Vision exams and assessments -Recommendations and instruction on low vision aids and assistive technology -Training on tools and techniques -Education and support to children and families -Employment opportunities within CSC or other organizations -Advocacy for accessibility needs in school, work and community -Recreation and socialization activities -Counseling and peer support groups

Through an ongoing focus on current community needs, CAW/M cultivates innovative solutions to poverty. Its Head Start programs work to close the opportunity gap through a two-generation approach, assisting families in developing and supporting education for their children. CAW/M's economic assistance programs support people in achieving their goals for their financial well-being and housing stability.

United Disability Services (UDS) has more than 70 years proven experience in helping people with disabilities and their caregivers explore new opportunities, engage in the community and excel in all areas of life. Whether you’re looking for interesting work, more involvement in the community or creative programming, we’ll work with you to help you meet your personal goals. www.udsakron.org

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank works to ensure that everyone in our communities has the nutritious food they need every day. The Food Bank supplies a majority of the food used in local hot meal sites, shelters, and food pantries. In addition, we provide food to child care centers, group homes, and programs for the elderly. We work closely with other Northeast Ohio hunger relief organizations, providing food and nonfood products to hunger centers administered by the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, the Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network, and the Salvation Army, among others. Learn more about us at www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org.

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was formed in 1982 by a group of community leaders who made a commitment to provide emergency food to our neighbors in need. Today, the Foodbank provides food and other essential items to member hunger-relief programs in eight Northeast Ohio counties: Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. These member programs operate nearly 500 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters and other hunger-relief programs in the neighborhoods and communities where people need food.

The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County, Inc. (SHC/The Arc of Medina County) has been providing services to individuals with disabilities and their families since 1953. The agency provides an array of services with emphasis on helping individuals with disabilities maximize their full potential as members of the community. SHC/The Arc of Medina County embraces the Core Values of The Arc of the United States: People First, Democracy, Visionary Leadership, Community Participation, Diversity, and Integrity and Excellence. SHC/The Arc of Medina County advocates for human rights, personal dignity and community participation of individuals with developmental disabilities. We are able to facilitate this through legislative and social action, information and education and with the support of dedicated family members, friends, interested citizens and professionals in the disability field.

With a mission to empower individuals to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through employment, Towards Employment connects people to careers. When we connect people to careers, we change people’s lives, advance businesses, and strengthen community in Northeast Ohio.

OHIO DISTRICT 5 AREA AGENCY ON AGING is a company based out of 2131 PARK AVE. WEST, ONTARIO, Ohio, United States.

Shelter Care is a residential treatment program for children between the ages of 6 and 18 who manifest emotional, behavioral, or family adjustment type problems. Located in northeastern Ohio, Shelter Care provides a continuum of residential care, from short-term crisis intervention, to intermediate or respite care, as well as long term care in route to independent living. The short-term care is provided through the Safe Landing Youth Shelters. This program utilizes a professional staff model with qualified persons serving in different capacities on a 24-hour basis. The intermediate and long-term care is provided through a network of respite and shelter homes, housing between 2 to 4 children within a family setting.