The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

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.

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

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

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ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND MUSICAL EXCELLENCE.

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LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS

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PROVIDES LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS

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

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TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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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:

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

MISSION:

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

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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 HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.