The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF MAHONING COUNTY, OHIO BY ASSISTING ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED AND OTHER NEEDY AND LOW INCOME RESIDENTS THEREOF TO OBTAIN DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES.

MISSION:

THE PLANNED PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MENTORING, TUTORING AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE SUMMIT LAKE/SOUTH STREET COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, MENTORING AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE SUMMIT LAKE/SOUTH STREET COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

THE ACADEMY PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. OUR PRIORITY IS TO FOCUS AND FOSTER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT CULTIVATE CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING AND EMPHASIZE REAL LIFE APPLICATION, HIGH ACADEMIC AND MULTI-LANGUAGE EXPERIENCES, WHILE ALSO NURTURING CHILDREN'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL WORLD.

MISSION:

FAMILY PROMISE OF SUMMIT COUNTY HELPS HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN STAY TOGETHER AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

TO BRING COMPELLING ART TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH A DYNAMIC PROGRAM OF INSTALLATIONS, EVENTS, AND EXHIBITS THAT ACTIVATE UNDERUTILIZED BUILDINGS AND SPACES IN AKRON OHIO, AND PROVIDE ARTISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR PRACTICES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO SINGLE MEN AND WOMEN WITH A CHRONIC DISABILITY IN CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH.

MISSION:

THE CHAPPARELLS BATON & DRUM CORPS HAS IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR WEEKLY PRACTICE FACILITY AND PERFORMED BEFORE NUMEROUS AUDIENCES AT PARADES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WITH ITS 50+ MEMBER GROUP.

MISSION:

CASE PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC, COMMUNITY SCHOOL. WE ARE OUR OWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SPONSORED BY RICHLAND ACADEMY OF THE ARTS WHICH PROVIDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCES ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY.

MISSION:

AKROS MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING THE AKRON COMMUNITY AND EDUCATES GRADES SIX THROUGH EIGHT. THE AKROS MIDDLE SCHOOL BELIEVES IN SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE CARING AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

TO RECEIVE GIFTS AND GRANTS OF MONEY AND PROPERTY OF EVEN KIND AND TO ADMINISTER THE SAME FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE LODGE AND/OR ITS MEMBERS OR THEIR FAMILIES. TO FUTHER THE CAUSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE AND TO DO ANYTHING NECESSARY OR PROPER FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THESE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MEDINA AND SUMMIT COUNTIES (RCC) IS COMMITTED TO ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, ADVOCATING FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS CRIME THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT.

MISSION:

TRULY REACHING YOU MINISTRIES IS A RELATIONSHIP BASED REENTRY ORGANIZATION THAT REACHES OUT TO MEN WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR SENTENCES AND ARE RETURNING TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, MENTORSHIP, TRAINING AND EDUCATION, TRY PROVIDES A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP VOLUNTEERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. TO EDUCATE AND ENABLE MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM.

MISSION:

PROVIDES LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.