The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (EMMANUEL) IS A PRIVATE, NON-DENOMINATIONAL, CHRISTIAN, SCHOOL LOCATED IN AKRON, OHIO, SERVING CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. EMMANUEL ALSO HAS AN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER SERVING CHILDREN INFANTS TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN.

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:

TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY MOBILE MEALS, INC. AND FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. BY INVESTING LIQUID ASSETS AND PROVIDING A BUILDING WHERE MOBILE MEALS CAN CONDUCT ITS PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO HELP AT-RISK STUDENTS AND OUT OF SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AT A LIVABLE WAGE OR POST-SECONDARY JOB TRAINING.

MISSION:

EMBRACING FUTURES, INC. PROVIDES ORTHODONTIC BRACES TO CHILDREN WITH SEVERE ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS, WHO ARE GROWING UP IN AN IMPOVERISHED HOUSEHOLD AND HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN BY MEDICAID OR OTHER GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS.

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:

PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FIXED ASSET FINANCING, PRIMARILY IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THROUGH ITS SBA 504 AND OHIO 166 LOAN PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED OR SUPPORTED BY MEMBERS OF THE AKRON ROTARY CLUB.

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:

THE AKRON BLIND CENTER IS A NATIONALLY UNIQUE MEMBERSHIP-BASED, NON-PROFIT (34-0742708), NON-GOVERNMENT FUNDED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES, PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND CLASSES FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS IN SUMMIT, MEDINA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. OUR CENTER GIVES PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, WORTH AND HOPE TO PEOPLE. WE HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY SCREENED BY CHARITABLE REGISTRIES TO ENSURE WE ARE GOOD STEWARDS OF FUNDS. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR OPERATIONS/ OVERHEAD AND PROGRAMMING, TO WHICH ANY DONATION WOULD SAFELY AND EXCLUSIVELY EARMARKED.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND PERSONS ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE BY PROPER MEANS THE MATERIAL AND ITELLECTUAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS

MISSION:

TARRY HOUSE OPERATES GROUP HOMES TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD AND,SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS

MISSION:

PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ANYONE WITH A MIND FOR INNOVATION TO MAKE THEIR VISIONS A REALITY.

MISSION:

SINCE 1972, VICTIM ASSISTANCE EMPOWERS OUR COMMUNITY TO RESTORE LIVES IMPACTED BY CRISIS, VIOLENCE, AND TRAGEDY. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TRAUMA AND TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY WHO SERVES THIS POPULATION.

MISSION:

CARDINALS PEAK WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH A CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS IN CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH.

MISSION:

THE FRIENDS OF GLENDALE EXIST SOLEY FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC GLENDALE CEMETERY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT, ASSIST AND PROMOTE ORIANA HOUSE, INC, A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICE OF SUMMIT COUNTY.