Neighborhood Resources
We are better together.
Here’s a list of community resources in our area to help you out, whatever situation or struggle you might find yourself in right now. We do our best to keep this updated, but if we are missing a resource or you would like to add a resource to the list, fill out the contact form below.
FOOD
Joann's Pantry
Monthly food distribution the last Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
The Heights Center – 1690 Hillside Terrace
https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/location/joanns-pantry
Heart 4 The City
Weekly food distribution ministry every Thursday night.
947 Eastland Ave. Akron
www.heart4thecity.org
Good Neighbors Food Pantry
Food distribution Monday – Thursday 12pm-3pm.
1453 Goodyear Blvd. Akron
More info
MENTAL HEALTH
Renew Counseling
Renew Counseling provides compassionate and hope filled professional counseling to clients who are seeking renewal of the mind, body, soul and spirit.
Emerge Counseling
Providing Christian counseling for mental and emotional health
www.emerge.org
Fieldstone Counseling
Providing Christian counseling for individuals and families
www.fieldstonecounseling.org
FAMILY CRISIS
Child Guidance and Family Solutions
Providing care and counseling for children and families.
www.CGFS.org
Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
Resources and support for domestic abuse
www.hopeandhealingresources.org
HOUSING
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
Providing homebuyer education courses and resources for renters and first-time homeowners.
www.eandc.org
Fair Housing Authority
Providing legal assistance for renters
www.fairhousingakron.org
YOUTH SERVICES
South Akron Youth Mentorship
Youth mentoring meeting every Thursday night at Wingfoot Church during the school year.