Akron Resource Directory

Akron Resource Directory

Where to Find Community Resources and Services Compiled by

Project R.I.S.E.

(Realizing Individual Strength through Education)

Project R.I.S.E Akron Public School 70 N. Broadway St. Room 101 Akron, Ohio 44308

330-761-2969 330-761-3226 fax

Project R.I.S.E is in partnership with Akron Public Schools and Greater Akron Shelters Federally funded through a grant from the Ohio Dept. of Education Under the McKinney-Vento Education for the Homeless Children and Youth Program

2017 Edition

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Cathalynn Thompson, former AmeriCorps VISTA for Project RISE, helped coordinate and compile this directory in 1999-2000. It has since been updated by Kristin Rizzo in 2004; Lisa March in 2006; Sharon Connor in 2007; Domenic Craner, Family and Consumer Sciences Intern for Project RISE, in collaboration with Jennifer Samardak, FLAPEC Chair during the Spring of 2008; and Jennifer Sullivan, Project RISE Staff member in collaboration with the FLAPEC Chair in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Marianne Pickett, UA Family and Consumer Sciences Intern and Emily Stranges, UA Social Work for Project RISE completed the 2013 Revision. Shauna Jenney, intern from Kent State University- Center of Family Studies, and Jill Smith, intern from University of Akron- School of Family Consumer Sciences completed, the 2014 edition. Barbara Johnson, Project RISE Diversity Specialist, completed the 2015 updates. Olivia Jerkes, Project RISE Specialist, completed the 2016 revisions. Rachel Matejin, Project RISE Teacher, completed the 2017 revisions.

You are free to make copies of this directory. If you wish to use any or all of the contents for other publications, please acknowledge Project RISE. If you have any questions or suggestions or know of any other organizations, services, or agencies that would like to be included, please contact Project RISE at 330-761-2969 or email dmantegh@akron.k12.oh.us.

About Project RISE: Project RISE is a collaborative effort by Akron Public Schools, local shelters, and the community to provide supplemental educational services to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. The first demonstration grant was received in 1991 through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Homeless Children and Youth. Funding is coordinated through Ohio Department of Education. Project RISE served over 1800 students last school year.

Project RISE is designed to empower students and their families by providing opportunities to improve the quality of their lives through educational, cultural, and community resources. Education is known to be the key in breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness. If you would like more information, please call Debra Manteghi, District Homeless Education Liaison, at 330-761-2969 or email dmantegh@akron.k12.oh.us.

On behalf of Project RISE, we hope this Resource Directory will provide the community access to services and connections that may be needed to improve the quality of life for the residents.

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If you live within the Akron Public School district and your family has lost housing

due to economic hardship,

Akron Public Schools Project R.I.S.E. can assist you with:

-School Enrollment -School Transportation

-School Uniforms -School Supplies -Referrals to area agencies

All information will be kept confidential.

Please Contact: Debra Manteghi District Homeless Education Liaison

Project RISE 330-761-2969 dmantegh@

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The McKinney-Vento Act supersedes conflicting state laws

and local policies

Who is homeless?

(McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001 ? Title X, Part C of the

No Child Left Behind Act ? Sec 725)

The term "homeless children and youth" -

(A) Means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate

nighttime residence...; and

(B) Includes ?

(i)

children and youths who are sharing the housing of

other persons due to loss of housing, economic

hardship, or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels,

trailer parks, or camping groups due the lack of

alternative accommodations; are living in emergency

or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals or

are awaiting foster care placement;

(ii) children and youths who have a primary nighttime

residence that is a public or private place not designed

for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping

accommodation for human beings...

(iii) children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public

spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing,

bus train stations, or similar settings; and

(iv) migratory children who qualify as homeless for the

purposes of this subtitle because the children are living

in circumstances described in clause (i) through (ii)

Unaccompanied youth include young people who have run away

from home, been thrown out of their homes, and/or been abandon

by parents or guardians

The McKinney-Vento Act entitles students

experiencing homelessness to:

o Immediate enrollment o The ability to stay in school of origin o Transportation services o Title I o Expedited assessment o Free or reduced lunch o Waived fees o Educational and enrichment support

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SECTION

CATEGORY

Emergency Numbers

1

Childcare & Early Education Resources

2

Clothing & Shoes

3

Consumer Complaints

4

Counseling

5

Cultural & Ethnic Oriented Services

6

Dental Resources

7

Drug & Alcohol Services

8

Educational Services

9

Employment Counseling

10

Ex-Offender Services

11

Eye Care

12

Fatherhood Initiatives

13

Financial & Housing Counseling

14

Food Pantries

15

Furniture & Appliances

16

Government Benefits

17

Health Insurance Questions

18

Housing Services

19

Legal Services

20

Meal Sites

21

Medical Care

22

Pet Services

23

Pregnancy Services for Adults & Teens

24

Prescriptions

25

Resources for Parents & Grandparents

26

Senior Citizens

27

Shelters & Transitional Housing

28

Transportation Services

29

Utilities, Rent, Phone, & Laundry

30

Veteran Services

31

Youth Services

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Emergency Numbers

Major Emergencies

911

Ambulance/EMS

911

Akron Fire & Police Department

330-375-2552

ADM Crisis Center

330-996-7730

Akron Children's Hospital Psychiatric Intake & Response

330-543-7472

Center

1-866-443-7472

Adult Protective Hotline

330-643-7217

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

330-434-5437

Crisis/Suicide Hotline

330-434-9144

1-800-273-TALK

Domestic Violence Hotline

1-888-395-4357

Poison Center

1-800-222-1222

Portage Path Psychiatric Emergency Services

330-762-6110

Rape & Sexual Assault Hotlines

330-434-7273

1-877-906-7273

Victim's Assistance

330-376-0040

Other Important Numbers

AIDS Hotline

1-800-332-2437

Akron-Summit County Public Library

330-643-9000

Ask Children's (Hospital)

330-543-2000

1-800-358-5437

Child Support Enforcement Agency

330-643-2765

Community Legal Aid Services

1-800-998-9454

County Of Summit Board of MR/DD

330-643-8000

Akron Customer Service Center Dial 311

330-375-2311

International Institute

330-376-5106

Mature Services (Seniors)

330-253-4597

Summit County DJFS: Health Insurance Information

330-643-7811

Metro Customer Information

330-762-0341

1-800-227-9905

Ohio Benefit Bank

800-648-1176

Office of Consumer Affairs

330-643-2879

Social Security Administration

330-375-5790

1-800-772-1213

Ohio Rideshare

330-253-7433

Sick Child Care (at Akron Children's Hospital)

330-543-4000

Summit County Jobs & Family Services

330-643-7811

(SC DJ&FS)

330-643-8200

WIC Service (non-emergency)

330-375-2142

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Section 1

CHILDCARE & EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCES

Akron Public Schools Switchboard 70 N. Broadway St. Akron, OH 44308

330-761-1661

Akron Public Schools Early Learning Program - For children ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age with special needs, as well as typicallydeveloping children. Classrooms are located in APS elementary buildings and community agencies throughout the city.

1199 Vernon Odom Blvd. 330-873-3396 Akron, OH 44307

Akron-Summit Co Public Library M-Th. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm A Y's Place Title XX funds & scholarships available

60 S. High St. Akron, OH 44326

380 Mineola Ave. Akron, OH 44320

330-643-9000 330-836-7435

Child Care Connection - Referrals for childcare 8am-5pm. Voicemail 24/7 information & referrals Children's Hospital Sick Child Care M-F 6:30am-9:30pm

703 S. Main St. Suite 211 Akron, OH 44311 1 Perkins Square Akron, OH 44302

330-376-7706 800-407-KIDS

330-543-4000

First Grace A.M.O.S. Child Care Center - Infants to 5th grade M-F 6:30am-6:00pm Title XX Greenleaf Family Center - Family support and adoption programs

Head Start M-F 8:30am-5:30pm

350 S. Portage Path Akron, OH 44320

580 Grant St. Akron, OH 44309 670 W. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44302

330-351-5291

330-376-9494 330-643-0711

Kidspace ? Private, non-profit

719 E. Market St.

childcare and learning center for ages Akron, OH 44305

6 weeks-12 years - Accepts

Title XX,

330-253-5437

Lois Lester Learning Center ?

1480 Eastwood Ave.

M-Sa. 6am-12mid. Accepts Title XX Akron, OH 44305

330-733-8300

Salvation Army Learning Zone, 135 Hall St. Preschool, and Childcare Center Akron, OH 44302

330-762-8177

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Summit County Jobs and Family Services - Offers subsidies Time for Me - United Disability Services - Respite- special needs, children & adults WOMEN 2 WOMEN - Provides Life Skills training and parenting education to disabled and homeless mothers. Support groups are scheduled monthly per individual agency request YMCA Child Care Centers

37 N. High St. Akron, OH 44308 701 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44311

915 N. Main St. Akron, OH 44310

330-643-7686 330-762-9755 330-310-6944 or

mam2bs@

330-376-1335

Section 2

CLOTHING & SHOES

Akron Urban League - Career Clothing Tu. 9am-11am and Th. 2pm-4pm Christ Child Society of Akron Uniforms and coats for students in Akron Public Schools. Contact school counselor or principal for referral Eastwood Church of Brethren ? Christ's Closet 2nd & 4th Saturdays (4th only Dec./Jan/Feb.) 11am1pm Faith Ministries Outreach Center - Church service on Sunday at 10am followed by meal and clothing distribution at 11:15 am First Grace UCC Mon. 6:30pm7:30pm, Wed. 12pm-1pm, Only zip codes 44302, 03, 07 & 20 Good Neighbors- Call for information

440 Vernon Odom Blvd. Akron, OH 44307 PO Box 13411 Akron, OH 44334

581 Darrow Rd. Akron, OH 44305

1142 Old S. Main St. Akron, OH 44308

350 S. Portage Path Akron, OH 44320 Various locations

330-434-3101 Contact: School Counselor 330-784-2420

330-351-9133

330-762-8469 330-733-1453

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