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Who We've Helped

Akron General Development Foundation Akron General Medical Center is one of the largest non-profit hospitals in northeast Ohio, serving over 1.2 million people throughout Northeast Ohio. Support from volunteers helps them meet the needs of their patients and the community.
Akron Marathon & Team Relays
Akron Recreation Dept.
Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank In 1982, based on a commitment by community leaders to help the increasing number of families requesting food assistance, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was formed.  Their motto:  Helping to Feed People in Need.  It's a pledge they have made to our community to end hunger in Summit, Stark, Portage, Medina, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties.
All American Soap Box Derby
Alzheimer's Association - Akron and Canton Provides support, services, and educations for individuals suffering from Alzheimers, their families and their caregivers, and the public.
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Battered Women's Shelter
Boys & Girls Club Summit County Provides diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core programs engage members in activities with adults, peers and their families that help them develop self esteem and reach their full potential.
Cascade Locks Park Association Incorporated in 1989 for the purpose of designing, planning and implementing the Cascade Locks Park from Locks 10-16 along the Ohio & Erie Canal while preserving, protecting and promoting the industrial, cultural and commercial heritage of the area. Cascade Locks Park is the southernmost segment of the 1500-acre Cascade Valley Metro Park and serves as the gateway from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park into downtown Akron. return to top
Children's Miracle Network
Christmas in April
Community AIDS Network   Mission: to prevent the further transmission of HIV through education and risk reduction efforts and to provide housing assistance and other services to people already affected by HIV/AIDS.
Community Pregnancy Center
Community Support Services
County of Summit Board of MRDD -Weaver The County of Summit Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities provides services to more than 2,500 individuals with disabilities and their families in Summit County. Services can be provided from the time an infant is diagnosed with a developmental disability, or prior to age 22, if an incident should occur that results in a disability.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Development Foundation of VNS
Easter Seals
Goodwill Industries Goodwill has been the leader in workforce development and vocational programs in the five-county region of Summit, Medina, Portage, Ashland and Richland for more than 76 years.  Goodwill believes work plays a critical role in an individual’s ability to achieve the outcomes he or she desires in life. Through employment, each person assumes the role of a worker, but most importantly, is also able to assume the role of a good citizen.
Habitat for Humanity
Hattie Larlham Foundation  Hattie Larlham is dedicated to providing Quality Options and Quality LifeCare to children and adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities (MR/DD). Established in 1961, Hattie Larlham expanded from the Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, OH to provide care through community homes, home and foster care services, an integrated day care, and family care management.
Haven of Rest Ministries
Humane Society of Greater Akron return to top
International Institute
Keep Akron Beautiful
Kent State School of Theatre & Dance
Kidney Foundation
MAPS Air Museum
Mobile Meals of Summit/Portage
National MS Society
Project Ed Bear
Project: LEARN of Summit County Project Learn is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing Summit County's nonreading adult population with free, confidential, small group classes and tutoring. Project Learn helps adults reach their goals of self-sufficiency, independence and job retention.
Readers at Risk return to top
Shelter Care (Safe Landing)
Stan Hywet Hall & Garden Located in Akron, Ohio, Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America. The majestic 65-room country estate sits on 70 acres of artfully landscaped gardens and grounds.
Summa Health Systems
Summit County Board of Children Services
Summit County Medical Alliance
United Disability Services
United Way of Summit County
Weathervane Community Playhouse
Weaver Industries, Inc. Mission: help individuals with developmental disabilities lead more independent lives. This goal is accomplished through employment and training opportunities.
WKDD 96 FM Radio
WKSU FM Radio
YMCA return to top

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Last Updated 01/21/2007