tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55967549606900919972024-03-05T16:58:59.687-05:00Community Resource ConnectionsWhere to turn when you are facing a challenge and need information about what's available to help you through.Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-47077722956393756612019-07-31T10:21:00.001-04:002019-07-31T10:24:28.786-04:00Summit For Kids 2019<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>10th Annual<br />SUMMIT FOR KIDS<br />Saturday, August 17, 2019</b></span><br />
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Parents and Kids are invited to attend the Summit for Kids family expo at the <a href="https://www.johnsknightcenter.org/getting-here" target="_blank">John S. Knight Center</a> on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development.<br />
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Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more, all made possible by generous local organizations. Admission is free, and the list of attractions is still growing.<br />
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John S. Knight Center<br />
77 E. Mill Street, Akron, Ohio<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Repost from: <a href="http://www.summitforkids.net/index.php/get-involved?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzMwNjE2NDY0MDa2BAA&sseid=M7Q0tDA2NTYxNAQA&jobid=40a85002-5e83-4ebc-9c25-28e30fbfbd9c">http://www.summitforkids.net/index.php/get-involved?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzMwNjE2NDY0MDa2BAA&sseid=M7Q0tDA2NTYxNAQA&jobid=40a85002-5e83-4ebc-9c25-28e30fbfbd9c</a></span></i></div>
Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-24607619810413385072019-07-03T12:40:00.000-04:002019-07-03T12:40:42.883-04:00Summer Crisis Program for Electric Bill Assistance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooeaqdp2LXncsNxrBaIn2IJ0g2bZ8OMyfd3nodZ-Gew9tQqJcuJ596Y7NchvXjGBDr6Z8sAuRM2zmK2fN0LJ7A6EN4aYfMiBvCT6myXF3VHdxXgdZaTqRAFQCNGnG3bHSGY0PGYF8LJ0/s1600/Summer_Crisis_Program.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooeaqdp2LXncsNxrBaIn2IJ0g2bZ8OMyfd3nodZ-Gew9tQqJcuJ596Y7NchvXjGBDr6Z8sAuRM2zmK2fN0LJ7A6EN4aYfMiBvCT6myXF3VHdxXgdZaTqRAFQCNGnG3bHSGY0PGYF8LJ0/s640/Summer_Crisis_Program.jpg" width="492" /></a>Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-30207542690928557392019-04-15T14:24:00.000-04:002019-04-15T14:24:16.009-04:00Welcome to Medicare Education Program from OSHIIP<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is hosting community events across the state and webinars to provide objective information on Medicare enrollment, benefits and options. OSHIIP will also discuss ways to lower costs and offer resources for assistance. </div>
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-64459185658031725292019-04-08T14:19:00.000-04:002019-04-08T14:19:29.147-04:00NAMI Family to Family Course<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_-244710224430289402m_-7084077687113164184content_LETTER.BLOCK1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody>
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This is a wonderful resource for community members seeking to educate themselves and find resources to assist those struggling with addiction. Visit the <a href="https://drugsafehudson.org/" target="_blank">website</a> for lots more helpful information. Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Hudson, OH, USA41.240056 -81.44066699999996241.1445355 -81.60202849999996 41.3355765 -81.279305499999964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-85168631893775918862017-08-14T09:35:00.000-04:002017-08-14T09:35:43.655-04:002017 Family Fun Fair at AxexssPointe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.889949699999995 -81.8417288 41.2729397 -81.196281800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-67562806074138194332016-08-08T09:59:00.000-04:002016-08-08T10:00:31.514-04:00Struggling To Pay Child Support?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Parents and Kids are invited to attend the Summit for Kids family expo at the John S. Knight Center on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development.<br /><br />Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more, all made possible by generous local organizations. Admission is free."<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />Source: www.summitforkids.net</i></span></div>
Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-46102202753571577252015-09-15T10:12:00.000-04:002015-09-15T10:12:00.820-04:00PUCO issues Winter Reconnect Order for 2015–2016COLUMBUS, OHIO (Sept. 2, 2015) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved the Winter Reconnect Order to help Ohioans reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 19, 2015 and April 15, 2016. Any customer of a PUCO regulated electric or natural gas utility may take advantage of the order. Last winter heating season, more than 270,000 Ohio utility customers utilized the PUCO’s Winter Reconnect Order.<br /><br />Energy utility service is vital, especially in the winter. The Winter Reconnect Order is an opportunity for Ohioans to avoid disconnection or to reconnect their gas and/or electric service once during the winter heating season. Customers who utilize the Winter Reconnect Order are required to pay the utility $175 plus any applicable reconnection charge not to exceed $36. If the company’s reconnection charge is greater than $36, the balance may be billed to the customer the following month. <br /><br />The Winter Reconnect Order also applies to customers seeking to establish new electric and natural gas service. Rather than paying the full security deposit that may be required for new service, customers can pay up to $175 and be billed any remaining balance of the security deposit the following month.<br /><br />There is no income eligibility requirement to utilize the Winter Reconnect Order, however customers who are at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level may apply through the <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/consumer-information/consumer-topics/energy-assistance-programs-help-with-paying-your-utility-bills/">Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)</a> to pay the $175 amount. Several other state and federal programs are also available to Ohioans who qualify, including the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) and the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). More information about these programs and additional ways to save on home heating bills this winter is available on Ohio’s Winter Heating Resource website at <a href="http://www.winterheat.ohio.gov/">www.winterheat.ohio.gov</a>.<br /><br />If you would like to utilize the program, call your electric or natural gas utility between Oct. 19, 2015 and April 15, 2016, to find out more information about your account and how to apply the Winter Reconnect Order to your utility bill. Utility representatives will explain the order, and if applicable, set you up on a payment plan for any default amount. PIPP customers who would like to use the Winter Reconnect Order must pay the balance of any default they may have within one billing cycle in order to re-enroll in PIPP.<br /><br />Customers who have questions about the PUCO’s Winter Reconnect Order may contact the PUCO at 1-800-686-PUCO (7826) or visit the PUCO’s website at <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/">www.PUCO.ohio.gov</a>.<br /><br /><br /><i>The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative.</i><br /><br />Subscribe and unsubscribe to the<em style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/apps/ListServHelper/index.cfm?list=puconews">PUCO Media Release email service</a></em><br />
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Ohio, USA40.4172871 -82.90712300000001334.2103666 -93.2342715 46.624207600000005 -72.57997450000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-40629020153063394072014-09-24T10:00:00.000-04:002014-11-03T09:17:34.317-05:00Ohio HEAP, PIPP, and Other Utility Assistance Programs 2014<div align="left">
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The <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_heap.htm" target="_blank">HEAP</a>, <a href="http://www.ascainc.org/energy.html" target="_blank">E-HEAP</a>, and <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_pipp.htm" target="_blank">PIPP Plus</a> programs assist individuals and families who meet income and other guidelines by providing a credit on electric and natural gas bills or by reducing the monthly payment for those utilities to a small percentage of household income. </div>
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For more information on these programs, contact Akron Summit Community Action at 330-253-8806 or 330-376-7730.</div>
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Families experiencing financial difficulties who are interested in stretching their heating dollar as far as possible should also certainly consider investigating the <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_hwap.htm" target="_blank">Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)</a> and the <a href="http://eandc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/EPP-INCOME-ELIGIBILITY-2014.pdf" target="_blank">Electric Partnership Program (EPP)</a>.</div>
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HWAP is a no cost program that helps households reduce their energy expenses by providing weatherization of homes, safety inspections, and tune-ups of heating units. In addition to home owners, individuals who rent their homes can also participate with the permission of the landlord/owner of the property. According to the Ohio Development Services Agency, participants often reduce their energy consumption by 13-25 percent, depending on whether their heat is produced by electricity or natural gas. Participants in HWAP also reduced their rate of utility disconnections by 50%. </div>
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For more information in the HWAP Program in Summit County, contact <a href="mailto:lgillenwater@summitoh.net" style="text-decoration: none;" title="mailto:lgillenwater@summitoh.net">Leeann Gillenwater</a>, Control Specialist at Summit County Public Health, 330-643-2537.</div>
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Individuals who live, work, or worship in Hudson, Ohio are welcome to contact the Community Resource Coordinator for assistance in determining their eligibility for these programs and also assistance with completing the applications. Call Kristin Keller, LSW, at 330-650-4048 ext. 463.</div>
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If you'd like to get help determining eligibility and completing the applications on your own online from the <a href="https://selfserve.thebenefitbank.org/" target="_blank">Ohio Benefit Bank</a>, get started by <a href="https://selfserve.thebenefitbank.org/ums?task=login&nav=benefits&subnav=heating_help&subnav2=heap&location=oh" target="_blank">clicking here</a> or go to www.ohiobenefits.org.</div>
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Summit County, OH, USA41.0918991 -81.55964269999998440.3264426 -82.850536199999979 41.8573556 -80.268749199999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-28231617816839124932014-09-04T08:39:00.000-04:002014-09-04T08:39:36.453-04:00Hudson Women's Retreat For Those Affected By Divorce or SeparationAll women of Hudson churches who are in the process of separating, divorcing or who are divorced are invited to join us for a one-day retreat to help rebuild and balance life by using spiritual, emotional, financial, and intellectual tools toward health and wellness.<div>
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August 16th, 2014 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.<br />
Free backpacks filled with school supplies, haircuts
for boys, gift cards for haircut/hairstyle for girls, raffles for gift
cards for various stores, music, inflatables, game
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First come, first served (while supplies last)<br />
190 Montrose West Avenue <br />
Akron, OH 44321<br />
(330) 598-2500 <br />
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<b>Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County</b><br />
August 2014, Call for intake, leave message with your contact information. <br />
Provides 1-bag of free school supplies per student in grades K through 8th to qualifying low income families in Summit County.<br />
(330) 475-0091 ext. 235<br />
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<b>Compass North Church</b> <b>Back to School Bash</b><br />
August 10, 2014 from noon-3pm <br />
Food, games, inflatables, prizes, backpacks filled with supplies for kids in grades K through 8. <br />
2445 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44319<br />
330-644-1400 <br />
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<b>Emergency Assistance Center (Northern Summit County) </b><br />
Provides free, basic school supplies for qualifying students in zip codes 44056, 44067, 44087, 44236, 44264, and 44286.
Call for appointment/application.<br />
9199 Olde Eight Road, Suite C, Northfield, Ohio 44067<br />
330-467-7945<br />
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<b>Good Neighbors</b><br />
<span class="heading"></span>By appointment on August 12-14 and August 19-21 <br />
Free back to school supplies for children. Serves Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Munroe Falls and Stow residents. File must be up-to-date with the Emergency Food Line. Call for appointment.<br />
2253 Third Street <br />
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 <br />
(330) 928-8057 <br />
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<b>Norton Community Church of the Nazarene </b><br />
August 22 and 23 - call for information<br />
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1177 Norton Avenue, Norton, Ohio 44203<br />
330-825-9353<br />
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<b>Copley Outreach Center School Supplies Giveaway </b><br />
Tuesday August 19th, noon to 2:00pm<br />
Register for assistance on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00am to 2:00pm<br />
Free school supplies for qualifying students in Copley-Fairlawn School District. Call to register.<br />
1502 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, Ohio 44321-1908<br />
330-665-3335<br />
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<b>"I Know I Can" Back to School Drive & Community Resource Fair </b><br />
August 24th, noon - 5:00 pm<br />
Free back packs and school supplies while they last, haircuts, manicures<br />
Deon's Grooming Lounge<br />
926 E. Tallmadge Ave, Akron Ohio<br />
330-701-8327<br />
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<b>Victory Life Church Annual Single Parent Fair</b><br />
August 16 from 10am - 1pm <br />
Backpacks, school supplies, and more.<br />
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<span data-reactid=".1.0.0"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: Infoline, Northeast Ohio Family Fun.com, individual agencies </i></span></span>Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.889949699999995 -81.8417288 41.2729397 -81.196281800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-10230693540007566502014-07-31T14:10:00.002-04:002014-07-31T14:29:29.243-04:00Summit For Kids Akron 20145th Annual<br />SUMMIT FOR KIDS<br />Saturday, August 2, 2014<br /><br />Parents and Kids are invited to attend the Summit for Kids family expo at the John S. Knight Center on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development.<br /><br />Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more, all made possible by generous local organizations. Admission is free, and the list of attractions is still growing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Summitforkids.netKristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-79833258036055083892014-07-01T10:25:00.002-04:002014-07-01T10:25:40.402-04:00Akron Area Farmer's Markets, Produce Perks, and Your Ohio Direction Card<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Did you know you can use your Ohio Direction Card/SNAP/Food Assistance Benefits at many local farmer's markets in the Akron area?<br />
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<b>Produce Perks</b> are incentive tokens given to customers at participating farmers’ markets who use an Ohio Direction Card to purchase food. Bring your card to the information booth at participating farm markets (see list below), and ask to withdraw an amount. The market or farm stand will then provide tokens for the transaction in addition to Produce Perks that can be spent on fruits and vegetables. There is a dollar-for-dollar match to every dollar spent (up to $10 per week per market) using an Ohio Direction Card. There is no minimum purchase amount to qualify. Produce Perks are only good for purchasing fruits and vegetables. <br />
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<b>The Ohio Farmer’s Market Senior Nutrition Program</b> also provides coupons to older adults who qualify that can be used at some farmer's markets. <a href="https://aging.ohio.gov/services/seniorfarmersmarketnutritionprogram/" target="_blank">See this link</a> for more information and income limits. To enroll in our area, contact:<br />
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<strong>Region 10b</strong>: Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne Counties <br />
<a href="http://www.services4aging.org/">Area Agency on Aging, 10B, Inc.</a> <br />
Contact: Jill Riffle, (330) 899-5229<br />
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<b>Local Farm Market Listing:</b><br />
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<i>OD = Ohio Direction Card</i><br />
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Kent- Haymaker Farmers Market <br />Franklin Ave. & Summit Street <br />Saturdays 9am-1pm <br />OD: yes; PP: yes <br />Note: they call Produce Perks “Lettuce Loot” <br /><br />Chagrin Falls- North Union Farmer’s Market <br />Bandstand at Triangle Park (North Main and North Franklin Streets) <br />Sundays 10am-1pm <br />OD: yes; PP: yes <br /><br />Peninsula- Countryside Farmers Market at Howe Meadow <br />4040 Riverview Road <br />Saturdays, 9am-Noon <br />OD: yes; PP: yes <br />Note: they call Produce Perks “Carrot Cash” <br /><br />Akron- Farmers Market at Highland Square <br />Conger Avenue and West Market Street <br />Thursdays 4-7pm <br />OD: yes; PP: yes <br />Note: they call Produce Perks “Carrot Cash” <br /><br />
Stow-Community Farmers Market <br />1567 Pilgrim Drive <br />Saturdays 9am-12:30pm <br />OD: yes; PP: no <br /><br />Munroe Falls-Farmers Market <br />43 Munroe Falls Avenue <br />Tuesdays 3-6pm <br />OD: no; PP: no <br /><br />Cuyahoga Falls-Farmers Market in the Falls <br />1201 Grant Avenue <br />Fridays 3-6pm <br />OD: no; PP: no <br /><br />Twinsburg Farmers Market <br />2695 Creekside Commons Drive <br />OD: no; PP: no <br />Thursdays 3-6:30pm <br /><br />Hudson Farmers Market <br />Ohio Routes 303 and 91 <br />Saturdays 9am-12:30pm <br />OD: no; PP: no<br />
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<i>Source: Thanks to Carol Telesman, RN, MSN, for providing this list.</i><br /> Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0United States40.780541431860307 -81.65039062537.717439431860306 -86.813964625 43.843643431860308 -76.486816625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-75480153889882755152013-09-18T10:26:00.001-04:002013-09-18T10:26:54.884-04:00School Supplies for Children of Summit County Veterans<img alt="School Clothes Assistance Graphic.jpg" height="392" src="http://www.vscsummitoh.us/Portals/0/School%20Clothes%20Assistance%20Graphic.jpg" title="" width="400" />Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-39178707415719293172013-09-05T16:22:00.000-04:002013-09-05T16:22:24.925-04:00New Call-A-Bus Service Akron METRO RTA's Call-A-Bus curb-to-curb service began August 26th. Cost is $4 each way.<div>
<br />Available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to riders traveling within the areas of Macedonia, Twinsburg, Townships of Sagamore Hills, Northfield Center, and the Villages of Northfield and Reminderville. <br /> <br />If you want to travel outside that area, they will drop you off at a fixed route bus stop, so you can catch a METRO bus.<br /><br />To schedule a ride, call 1-877-820-4710 one business day before your trip. <br /><br /><i><br />Source: Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority</i></div>
Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-6974352720340391942013-07-03T08:57:00.000-04:002013-07-03T08:57:20.518-04:00New Debit Cards Being Issued to SNAP and OWF Recipients<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: 'Segoe UI WPC', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, 'Microsoft Sans Serif', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; width: 400px;"><tbody>
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The State of Ohio is transitioning to new debit cards for all recipients. Program participants received transition notices by mail in April about the upcoming change. <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=So5LXIWA3WA624kki1sn3ujI6AfwctKy">SNAP recipients received this transition notice</a> about the new Ohio Direction Card and <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=gLxPgxxKli0XQRUun5oUZujI6AfwctKy">OWF recipients received this transition notice</a> about the card that will replace the EPPICard, which is called the Ohio Pathway Card.<br />
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New Ohio Direction Cards will be mailed in July and August on a <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=El0wnWooCWUpZ%2BTLKfRk1ujI6AfwctKy">card mailer</a> along with a <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=mCQLbLjbK%2BIqXDCyF4VjtZAzB7e7n1Vu">brochure giving activation instructions</a>. New benefits will be accessed using the new card, but recipients can access benefits through their old card until it expires.<br />
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New Ohio Pathway Cards (replacing EPPICard, for Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, Refugee Assistance, and Work Allowance payments) were mailed mid-June on a <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=zkGzBVMQumi%2BLDEDycaRDejI6AfwctKy">card mailer</a> along with a <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=bBToxc8zTThAfxKTz6%2B9c%2BjI6AfwctKy">brochure giving activation instructions</a><br />
Due to a delay in transitioning to the new card, OWF benefits will continue to post to the old EPPICards until recipients are notified at a later date. Recipients who discarded their EPPICard should call 866-320-8822 for a replacement. <br />
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Contact information is available on the back of both cards for any questions, and online help is available at<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span><a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=yK3LOC1iUoYu7UChdulpFOjI6AfwctKy" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank">www.ucard.chase.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Hudson, OH, USA41.240056 -81.44066699999996241.1445355 -81.60202849999996 41.3355765 -81.279305499999964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-69936915714327133782013-06-28T09:39:00.000-04:002013-06-28T09:39:35.750-04:00Financial Services for Families 'Credit Happens' workshops now available at the Job Center<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: #282828; font-family: 'Segoe UI WPC', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, 'Microsoft Sans Serif', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; width: 100%px;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Their workshop, "Credit Happens", covers most everything you need to know relating to money management and credit. A typical workshop teaches how to create and maintain a budget, credit basics, reading and interpreting a credit report, how to improve your credit report, banking basics, and more. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bob Sukel (330) 376-9494</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Job Center (330) 633-1050</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Source: Greenleaf Family Center</i></span></div>
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0The Job Center, 1040 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310, USA41.100337499999988 -81.47697790000000915.578302999999988 -122.78557190000001 66.622371999999984 -40.168383900000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-56852255226938468162013-06-24T09:38:00.002-04:002013-06-24T09:38:56.705-04:00Funds Available to Help with Obtaining or Renewing ID'sFunds are available now to assist low-income individuals in the Akron area who need to replace or renew the following:<br /><div>
<br /> Driver's License<br />State ID Card<br />Birth Certificate<br /><br />Call Salvation Army at 330.762.8481 <br />Monday-Friday 8am-4pm to review your eligibility.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: Community Voice Mail Summit</i></span></div>
Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.889949699999995 -81.8417288 41.2729397 -81.196281800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-73935230563780020632013-05-02T09:52:00.000-04:002013-05-02T09:52:25.469-04:00Northeast Ohio Regional Job FairU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s office will host a career fair for job seekers in June. The Northeast Ohio Regional Job Fair will be held at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio on Monday, June 3, 2013. All employers at the fair will be hiring in 2013. Colleges and career centers will also be on hand to provide job seekers information and advice on available training programs. The event is free and open to the public.<br /><br /><div>
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All job seekers are welcome to attend and are encouraged to RSVP, either by calling toll free (888) 896-OHIO (6446), option 1 or emailing<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="mailto:Brown_Events@brown.senate.gov">Brown_Events@brown.senate.gov</a>. </div>
<br />10:00 AM – 3:00 PM<br /><br />Northeast Ohio Medical University</div>
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Conference Center <br />4209 SR 44 <br />Rootstown, Ohio 44272 <br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Northeast+Ohio+Medical+University,+Conference+Center+4209+SR+44+Rootstown,+Ohio+44272&ll=41.102154,-81.243854&spn=0.014213,0.033023&hq=Northeast+Ohio+Medical+University,+Conference+Center+4209+SR+44&hnear=Rootstown,+Portage,+Ohio&t=h&z=16">Click Here for Map</a></span><br />
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Rootstown, OH 44272, USA41.0989458 -81.242603115.576911300000003 -122.5511971 66.6209803 -39.9340091tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-28939120908041938022012-12-12T09:37:00.002-05:002012-12-13T09:10:44.452-05:00Ohio HEAP and PIPP PLUS Utility Assistance Programs for 2012 - 2013Looking for some help with paying for your heating bills this winter? Here are a few good programs to explore for the 2012 - 2013 winter heating season and beyond. <br />
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The <strong><a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_heap.htm">HEAP Program</a></strong>, which provides a one-time credit on heating bills to eligible individuals, is taking applications between July 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. In order for a household to be eligible for HEAP, the total household income has to be under 200% of the federal poverty level, based on the number of people living in the household. <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/consumer-information/consumer-topics/federal-poverty-guidelines/">Click here</a> for a current table of income limits. There are several options for completing your HEAP application. You may download or print a HEAP application by <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/files/is/HEAPApp.pdf">clicking here</a>. Applications are also available at most libraries and other government buildings or by calling your local community action agency; <a href="http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html">click here</a> to find the closest office. In addition, you can visit any Ohio Benefit Bank office to receive free help in completing your application. <a href="https://secure.thebenefitbank.com/ums?task=locator">Click here</a> to find the closest Ohio Benefit Bank office, or call 800-648-1176. Or, you can fill out your HEAP application online by<a href="https://selfserve.thebenefitbank.org/ums?task=login&nav=benefits&subnav=heating_help&subnav2=heap&location=oh"> clicking here</a>. To check the status of your HEAP application after you have submitted it, <a href="https://ocean.ohio.gov/Oceanclientportal/(S(jhiobu4515q4hsqg2uo2oh45))/IVRInquiry.aspx">click here</a>, or call the HEAP Hotline at 1-800-282-0880.<br />
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The <strong><a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_heapwinter.htm">Winter Crisis (E-HEAP) program</a></strong> "provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, or have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel." Applications for the Winter Crisis Program will be accepted November 1st through March 31st. For information on the Winter Crisis Program in Ohio, including eligibility requirements, <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_heapwinter.htm">click here</a> or call HEAP toll-free at (800) 282-0880 (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). To locate your local Emergency HEAP/Winter Crisis Program agency in Ohio, <a href="http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html">click here</a>. Residents of Summit County should contact Akron Summit Community Action, Inc. at 330-376-7730.<br />
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The<strong> <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_pipp.htm">PIPP Plus</a></strong><a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_pipp.htm"> <strong>Program</strong></a> has replaced the old Percentage of Income Payment Plan program (PIPP). PIPP Plus seeks to provide an affordable payment option for gas and electric service to low-income households. The new program offers some significant improvements over the old one. For instance, under the traditional PIPP program, if a consumer owed $100 on their gas or electric bill for the month, they might have to pay only $10 to retain service and avoid a shutoff, but the unpaid $90 balance would accrue as debt with the utility company. Under the new PIPP Plus program, if the consumer pays their PIPP Plus amount on time, the remainder of the bill is forgiven permanently. There are also opportunities for households with existing overdue balances to gradually have those balances forgiven if they make their PIPP Plus payments on time each month for a period of months. For more information on PIPP Plus programs, <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_pipp.htm">click here</a>, or call HEAP toll-free at (800) 282-0880 (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). Returning PIPP Plus applicants must re-verify their income annually.<br />
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The <strong>Winter Reconnect Order</strong><strong> </strong>helps those who are threatened with a gas or electric shutoff by allowing them to maintain service by making a $175 payment, regardless of the balance they owe. For more information, <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/consumer-information/consumer-topics/winter-reconnect-order-maintain-electric-and-natural-gas-service/">click here</a>.<br />
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The <strong>Home Weatherization Assistance Program</strong> (HWAP), helps with making your home as energy efficient as possible by providing things like insulation or furnace repair and replacement. To learn more and see if you qualify for HWAP, <a href="http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_hwap.htm">click here</a>. <br />
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The <strong><a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-east-ohio/customer-service/your-bill/energy-assistance-programs.jsp">Dominion East Ohio Energyshare Program</a> </strong>serves senior citizens age 60 and over as well as younger customers who have received a termination or shutoff notice. For more information, <a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-east-ohio/customer-service/your-bill/energy-assistance-programs.jsp">click here</a>, or call (800) 362-7557.<br />
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There are several <strong>Extended Payment Plans</strong> available to all residential electricity and natural gas customers regardless of income. <br />
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The One-Third Plan (Winter Heating Season Plan) is
available from November 1st through April 15th and requires customers to pay one-third of their total account balance each month.<br />
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The One-Sixth Plan
requires customers to make six equal monthly payments on their past-due amounts,
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The One-Ninth Plan
allows consumers to make nine equal monthly payments on their past-due
amounts in addition to their monthly budget payment.<br />
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<a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/index.cfm/consumer-information/consumer-topics/energy-assistance-programs-help-with-paying-your-utility-bills/#Extended_Payment_Plans">Click here</a> for more information, or call (800) 686-PUCO (7826).<br />
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Utility assistance for military personnel and their families through the <strong>Patriot Plan</strong> can be accessed by <a href="http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/?LinkServID=07FEDCF1-0F90-5DBA-ADBFF92BBB57F71B">clicking here</a> or calling (800) 686-PUCO (7826). Veterans can also request assistance with utility and other payments by contacting their local <a href="http://dvs.ohio.gov/home/veterans_benefits.aspx">Veterans Service Commission</a>. Summit County residents can <a href="http://www.vscsummitoh.us/Services/FinancialAssistance/tabid/66/Default.aspx">click here</a> for more information. To find offices in other Ohio counties, <a href="http://dvs.ohio.gov/home/county_veterans_service_officers.aspx">click here</a>.<br />
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Individuals who reside in Summit County may also request utility assistance through the <strong>Salvation Army</strong>'s social service helpline: (330) 996-4255 Funds are limited.<br />
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Individuals who live, work, or worship <strong>in Hudson</strong> can also call 330-650-4048 ext. 463 to talk with the Community Resource Coordinator, who can direct you to other utility assistance resources in the Hudson area, such as the Hudson Ministerial Association benevolence fund and the Hudson office of the Salvation Army.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Ohio Department of Development and PUCO/Ohio.gov.</span></em>Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH 44308, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.8895342 -81.8348623 41.2733552 -81.203148300000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-3192440876133243662012-10-02T09:36:00.001-04:002012-10-02T09:36:45.315-04:00Help for those low on funds who need to prepare wills <table id="itemcontentlist">
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From <em>The Akron Beacon Journal, </em>Friday, Septemeber 28, 2012:</div>
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If you’ve been thinking about preparing a will but haven’t gotten around to
it due to your bleak financial picture, you may want to call the Volunteer Legal
Services Program (VLSP) of Community Legal Aid.<br />
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“Its volunteer attorneys can provide assistance at an upcoming Will Clinic
for low-income members of the community who wish to prepare simple wills, living
wills, powers of attorney and power of attorney for health care,” said Ashley
Heeney, director of development/communications at Community Legal Aid Services
Inc. in Akron.<br />
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“The next Will Clinic in Summit County will be held the week of Oct. 15
during regular business hours in downtown Akron. This is not a walk-in clinic.
Details about the date, time and location will be provided when you call the
HelpLine at 1-800-998-9454 to register if Legal Aid determines you are eligible
for the service.”<br />
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For more than 60 years, Community Legal Aid has been the primary provider of
free, civil legal services to low-income residents in central Northeast
Ohio.<br />
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To read the full article <a href="http://www.ohio.com/news/local/jewell-cardwell-help-for-those-low-on-funds-who-need-to-prepare-wills-1.338086">click
here.</a><br />
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Sources: Community Legal Aid, Akron Beacon Journal</div>
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Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.9856937 -81.6769338 41.1771957 -81.3610768tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-227132898060212692012-08-22T08:41:00.000-04:002012-08-22T08:41:19.984-04:00Summit County Foreclosure Assistance ClinicAttention Homeowners:<br /><br /> Help is Available to Save Your Home from Foreclosure <br /><br />The County of Summit Office of Consumer Affairs and Veterans Service Commission urge homeowners from any county who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure to attend the Foreclosure Assistance Clinic which will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Representatives from Bank of America, Chase, GMAC, Huntington, New York Community Bank and Wells Fargo will be available to meet with their borrowers. The clinic is free, open to the public, and will be held at:<br /><br /> Veterans Service Commission<br />1060 East Waterloo Road, Akron, Ohio 44306<br /><br />For those homeowners whose mortgages are not with one of the participating servicers or lenders, local housing counseling agencies will be available to offer assistance and see if they qualify for Ohio’s Restoring Stability program and its funding. In addition, residents can meet with a local credit counselor to discuss budgeting or debt management, or pick up pamphlets covering a wide variety of programs regarding veteran services, property taxes, weatherization, emergency notification, medical or legal help, consumer scams, and more. <br /><br />Future clinics are scheduled for September 20, and October 4. To find out which lenders will be in attendance at each clinic, please contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at (330) 643-2879.<br /> <br />Remember, you should never pay for assistance in saving your home. There is genuine help available, but you must reach out.<br /><br /> For more information on this or other types of consumer issues, please contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at 330-643-2879 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.co.summit.oh.us/conaffairs.htm">www.co.summit.oh.us/conaffairs.htm</a><br />
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<em>Source: Christine Gilley, Summit County Office of Consumer Affairs</em>Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH, USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.9856937 -81.6769338 41.1771957 -81.3610768tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596754960690091997.post-48807359036238474592012-07-24T10:57:00.000-04:002012-07-24T10:57:44.295-04:00Free School Supplies Giveaways - Akron Area Fall 2012<b>Norton Community Church of the Nazarene </b><br />
Wednesday, August 1st, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.<br />
Free school supplies and gently used school clothing for students (grades 1-12) living in 44203 zip code. <br />
1177 Norton Avenue, Norton, Ohio 44203<br />
330-825-9353<br />
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<b>Cornerstone Church Back to School Giveaway (LEAP) </b><br />
Saturday, August 11th , 10:00 a.m.<br />
School supplies, haircuts, health checks, lunch, inflatable attractions, and used clothing - all free!<br />
Children must be present to receive school supplies.<br />
578 Killian Road, Akron, Ohio 44319-2552<br />
330-644-3937<br />
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<b>Copley Outreach Center School Supplies Giveaway </b><br />
Tuesday August 14th, 10:00am to 2:00pm<br />
Free school supplies for qualifying students in Copley-Fairlawn School District. Call to register.<br />
1502 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, Ohio 44321-1908<br />
330-665-3335<br />
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<b>Summit for Kids Family Expo </b><br />
Saturday, August 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development. Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more. Admission is free.<br />
John S. Knight Center<br />
77 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308 (Bus: Mill and Broadway)<br />
330-643-2949<br />
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<b>"I Know I Can" Back to School Drive & Community Resource Fair </b><br />
Saturday August 25th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm<br />
Free back packs and school supplies while they last, and free haircuts<br />
Deon's Grooming Lounge<br />
255 E. Tallmadge Ave, Akron Ohio<br />
330-701-8327<br />
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<b>Emergency Assistance Center (Northern Summit County) </b><br />
Provides free school supplies for qualifying students in Aurora, Boston Heights, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Macedonia, Northfield, Northfield Center, Peninsula, Reminderville, Sagamore Hills, Stow, and Twinsburg.
Call for appointment/application.<br />
10333 Northfield Road, Unit 74D, Northfield, Ohio 44067<br />
330-467-7945<br />
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<b>St. Mary Church </b><br />
Provides free school supplies to qualifying families with low income in the Hudson City School District.<br />
340 North Main St., Hudson Ohio 44236<br />
330-653-8118Kristin Keller, LSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07634206113794516814noreply@blogger.com0Akron, OH , USA41.0814447 -81.519005340.6972567 -82.1507193 41.4656327 -80.8872913