The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

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ENABLING YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS IN CANTON, OHIO.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO SINGLE MEN AND WOMEN WITH A CHRONIC DISABILITY IN WOOSTER, OHIO.

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FOR OVER 30 YEARS CLPA HAS BEEN STEWARDING AKRON'S MUSTILL PROPERTIES AND GROUNDS. THE PARK AND MUSEUM ARE LOCATED IN EARLY AKRON'S INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR. CLPA TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN MAINTAINING THE IMPORTANT HISTORY OF AKRON'S INDUSTRIAL PAST. THE CASCADE LOCKS PARK AND MUSTILL STORE ARE IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT LINKS TO AKRON'S HISTORY. OUR MUSEUM AND INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PARK, PROVIDE GUESTS WITH INSIGHT TO CANAL LIFE AND THE ROLE THIS AREA PLAYED IN THE BIRTH AND SUCCESS OF AKRON EARLY. CLPA ALSO SERVES TO PROMOTE THE CASCADE VALLEY, WE PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY BUILDING, CONNECTIVITY ENGAGEMENT, PARK AND TOWPATH WELCOME/INFORMATIONAL CENTER AND ADULT/ YOUTH HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATION. CLPA WORKS ON PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND THAT HELP TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE MUSTILL AND SCHUMACHER SITE. CLPA'S FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT CONCENTRATE ON THE CANAL, EARLY AKRON INDUSTRY AND THE CONNECTION BETW

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS MARATHON THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND FITNESS AND OTHER CHARITABLE CAUSES.

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OPEN M FOUNDATION RAISES, INVESTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF OPPORTUNITY PARISH ECUMENICAL NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY, OPEN M, WHICH INCLUDES THE COORDINATION OF THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD, TUTORING, JOB TRAINING, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES FOR LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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REPRESENTS UTILITY WORKERS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH FIRSTENERGY CORP AND ASPLUNDH OPERATING IN NORTHEAST OHIO.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED IN MILLERSBURG, OH.

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THE SOCIETY WAS FOUNDED IN 1924 FOR THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF WRITING A CENTENNIAAL HISTORY OF AKRON, OHIO. TODAY, OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF SUMMIT COUNTY AND AKRON, AND TO EDUCATE REGIONAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR RICH HISTORY. WE OWN AND MANAGE PERKINS STONE MANSION, HOME OF AKRON'S FOUNDING FAMILY; JOHN BROWN HOUSE, HOME OF THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ABOLITIONIST; AND OLD STONE SCHOOL IN DOWNTOWN AKRON. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE DISCOVERY TRUNKS, 4TH GRADE OUTREACH, ADULT OUTREACH, SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE FLOCK OF SHEEP ON PROPERTY, FREE FAMILY DAY OPPORTUNITIES EACH SUMMER AND FALL, WALKING AND HOUSE TOURS.

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TO PROVIDE MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING UNITS FOR THE ELDERLY IN STOW, OHIO.

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

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TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, RESOUCE, EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY & RECOVERY CENTER FOR ADULTS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SUMMIT COUNTY.

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CREATED AS A NON-PROFIT TO CONNECT STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO CHRIST AND THE CHURCH, THROUGH REAL, LOVING, NON-THREATENING AVENUES. THE MAJOR SOURCE OF FUNDING INCLUDES LOCAL GRANTS, FOUNDATION REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS.

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KEEP AKRON BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATED OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY, THIS YEAR, BRINGING OUT THE BEST OF WHAT AKRON HAS TO OFFER THROUGH LITTER CLEANUP & REDUCTION, BEAUTIFICATION & COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FOR A LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR REGION. AS AKRON'S MOST INFLUENTIAL ADVOCATE, KEEP AKRON BEAUTIFUL ACTS AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYST, AWAKENING PASSION AND INSPIRING ACTION, EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND BEAUTY OF OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE PASSION IN ACTION. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL THAT SAME PASSION BY BECOMING PART OF OUR DYNAMIC SOLUTION, LIKE OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE INSPIRED TO HELP CLEAN UP LITTER IN AKRON, EVERY SPRING

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THE PURPOSE OF THE TIRE AND RIM ASSOCIATION IS TO ESTABLISH TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR THE INTERCHANGEABILITY OF TIRES, RIMS AND VALVES. THESE STANDARDS ARE PRESENTED IN VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS.

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TO PROVIDE EARLY PRENATAL CARE, REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY, AND MEET AT-RISK WOMENS HEALTH, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL, AND MATERIAL NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.