Table of Contents
OFFCAMPUS
STUDENT
SERVICES
AKRON & SUMMIT COUNTY STUDENT
REFERRALS
The University of Akron
Table of Contents
Statement of Purpose & Use of the Manual
Shelters
Pantries & Food Resources
Day Care & Preschool
Non-Traditional Student Resources
References
Statement of Purpose
Increasingly, the University of Akron’s off-campus students’ needs are becoming more complex. As
university staff members have responded to students’ needs, gaps in service to students have been
identified.
The purpose of this manual is to provide professionals in Off-Campus Student Services with relevant
resources to assist their target population. Each resource, agency, program, and website listed offers
services which can be useful tools in assisting student-victims, non-traditional students, off-campus
students, and others with specific needs. This manual is meant to provide for the campus community’s
growing and changing needs, therefore professionals are encouraged to add to or remove content from
this manual over time as programs change.
How to Use this Manual
This Manual is organized to help you successfully navigate comprehensive information. Each section is
titled in congruency to listed services. Each section of the Manual may stand alone (as quick reference,
for example) but should be read from beginning to end in its entirety before being used. All information
in this manual is accurate and up-to-date as of December 2013.
Special Requirements & Considerations for Service
In sections of the manual which utilize a grid or table, a section following the table is meant to be used
as a key to corresponding numbers in the table. If you identify an appropriate shelter for a homeless
student, for example, and a number is listed in the final column (“Special Requirements?”) please use
the Shelter sections “Special Requirements” key to determine if the student is eligible for services.
Shelters
This table may be used to compare multiple shelters at once, or to identify specifics of eligibility and
qualifications for each agency. No student should ever show up to a shelter and expect to be served.
Being disqualified or ineligible for services may be prevented by identifying these important facts ahead
of time. While this information is up-to-date, it is still necessary for clients to call ahead to utilize
shelters’ services.
Pantries & Food Resources
This table may be used to compare multiple pantries, hot meals, and distribution sites at once, or to
identify specifics of eligibility and qualification for each agency. No student should ever show up to a
pantry and expect to be served. Services, supplies, and meals are often offered on a ‘first come, first
served’ basis, and locations (as well as hours of operation) may change. While this information is upto-date, it is still necessary for clients to call ahead to utilize pantries’ services.
Day Care & Preschool
The day care centers listed in this table are generally located in Greater Akron (West Akron, Green,
Tallmadge, and so on). Most of the centers listed accept Title XX funds for service. Please assist the
client in contacting a location which may be convenient for them.
Non-Traditional Student Resources
The resources listed in this section are different from the previous sections’ but only represent a fraction
of services offered in Akron which may assist students with specific, unique needs. The agencies listed
have been identified as useful in particular to students who make use of Off-Campus Student Services’
programs and services. Professionals are encouraged to add to this section as new needs of students
are identified.
Shelters
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
MEN
ONLY
WOMEN
ONLY
MOTHER
+
FATHERS
+
CHILDREN
WELCOME
CHILDREN
WELCOME
FAMILIES
(WHOLE,
MIXEDGENDER)
WELCOME
APPPOINTMENT
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIALR
EQUIREMENTS?
Access, Inc.
230 W. Market St., 44303
330.535.2999
330.615.0577 (HOMELESS
HOTLINE
Barberton Area Community
Ministries
(Private shelter location)
939 Norton Ave. (Barberton),
44203
bacm.org
1.
The Battered Women’s Shelter of
Summit and Medina
(Private locations)
974 E. Market St., 44305
330.374.1111 (Sum. Hotline)
330.723.3900 (Med. Hotline)
scmcbws.org
Family Promise of Summit County
77 W. Miller Ave., 44301
330.253.8081
FamilyPromiseSC.org
2.
H.O.P.E. Min. Sober Living
122 21st Street NW (Barberton),
44203
330.330.7876
3.
Harvest Home (Haven of Rest)
24 N. Prospect St., 44304
(near 175 E. Market)
330.434.1149
HavenOfRest.org
Haven of Rest Ministries
175 E. Market St., 44308
330.535.1563
HavenOfRest.org
Shelters
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
Haven of Rest—Client Services
207 E. Market St., 44308
330.535.1563
HavenOfRest.org
MEN
ONLY
WOMEN
ONLY
MOTHER
+
FATHERS
+
CHILDREN
WELCOME
CHILDREN
WELCOME
FAMILIES
(WHOLE,
MIXEDGENDER)
WELCOME
APPPOINTMENT
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIALR
EQUIREMENTS?
4.
Miller Community House
(Private location)
Kent, 44203
330673.0034
Administrative & Fam. Services
705 Oakwood Rd, suite 221,
Ravenna 44266
330.297.7027
Refuge of Hope
405 Third St. NE (Canton), 44702
330.453.1785
330.452.4363 (Canton homeless
hotline)
5.
Salvation Army—Booth Manor
(Private Location)
Akron, 44302
330.996.4255
use.SalvationArmy.org/use/www
_use_summit.nsf
6.
U.S. Dep’t of V.A.— Louis Stokes
V.A. Med Ctr. (Domiciliary)
10701 E Blvd., 44106
216.791.3800 or
877.838.8262
Cleveland.VA.gov
7.
Volunteers of America—Shelter
for Men
2710 Walton Ave. (Cle.), 44113
216.621.0120
Shelters
Special Requirements & Considerations for Service
-1. No funds for homeless or emergency shelter for this fiscal year—check resources in 2014.
2. Families—however the client defines that (married, unmarried, mixed gender couple, samesex couple, etc…)—must have at least ONE child; an appointment must be made over the
phone to qualify for shelter stay. Please note that there is almost always a waiting list so
calling ahead of time is essential.
3. This is a sobriety shelter that has detoxification and addiction treatment options available
for its guests.
4. This is a day center for single men and women; women staying in Harvest Home or single
people from community may come to participate in services.
5. A call to the Canton Homeless Hotline must be made for a valid referral to Refuge of Hope—
there are no direct call-ins to the number provided.
6. The primary building and offices of the Salvation Army are located within 5 miles of campus
on Hall Street in West Akron, near Krispy Kreme’s Donuts and Glendale Cemetery—the
location of Booth Manor is private and undisclosed.
7. Seek primary care provider for a referral (should be referred to Pat James Stewart). Tell
your provider “I’m dealing with a situation of homelessness” unless already enrolled in the
VA.
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
Akron Blind
Center
325 East Market
St
Akron, OH –
44304
(330) 253-2555
Akron Canton
Regional Food
Bank
350 Opportunity
Pkwy
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 535-6900
Akron Summit
Community
Action—
Springfield
1367 Doty Drive
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 784-3301
Akron Urban
League
440 Vernon
Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH –
44307
(330) 434-3101
Arlington
Memorial Baptist
Church
2330 East
Market St
Akron, OH –
44312
(330) 733-8311
(330) 376.4850
Bethel Seventh
Day Adventist
Church
1398 Canton
Road
Akron, OH –
44312
(330) 836-0035
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
1.
ID
Both
AND
Soc. #
Every
4th
Wed.,
1pm
ID
BOTH
2.
3.
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
Blessed Trinity
Parish
300 East
Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH –
44310
(330) 376-5144
The Chapel—
Akron Campus
135 Fir Hill
Akron, OH –
44304
(330) 315-5496
Cornerstone Free
Methodist
Church
578 Killian Road
Akron, OH –
44319
(330) 644-3937
Ellet Good
Neighbors—
North Springfield
Presbyterian
Church
2630 Albrecht
Road
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 784-1395
Faith and Prayer
International
OutreachMinistri
es
1475 Aster Ave.
Akron, OH –
44301
(330) 459-1197
Faith Temple
Church of the
Living God
701 Sylvan
Avenue
Akron, OH –
44306
(330) 724-6823
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
ID
Add.
Hot
meal
(11.30
-1pm)
4.
5.
6.
7.
Every
4th
Sat.
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
First Apostolic
Faith Church
790 Easter
Avenue
Akron, OH –
44307
(330) 376-4850
First
Congregational
Church
292 East Market
St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5109
First Grace
United Church of
Christ
350 South
Portage Path
Akron, OH –
44320
(330) 762-8469
First
Presbyterian
Church
647 East Market
St
Akron, OH –
44304
(330) 434-5183
Forest Hill
Community
Church
724 Damon
Street
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 376-4850
Good
Neighbors—
Main Office
1456 Bingham
Path
(behind 1453
Goodyear Blvd)
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 376-4850
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
Every
4th
Mon.
9.30a11.30a
8.
12-1pm
Evening
BOTH
8am9am
9.
122.45pm
122.45pm
122.45pm
122.45pm
122.45pm
BOTH
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
Heart 4 the City
954 Eastland
Avenue
Akron, OH –
44305
(330) 784-1350
H.O.P.E.
Ministries
2274 South
Arlington Road
Akron, OH –
44319
(330) 634-3447
Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church
50 North
Prospect Street
Akron, OH –
44304
(330) 376-5154
Immaculate
Conception
Church
2101 17th Street
SW
Akron, OH –
44314
(330) 376-4850
Joanne’s Pantry
1424 Sprague
Street
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-2562
Kenmore
Community
Church of the
Nazarene
2025 12th Street
SW
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 745-7720
Lakemore United
Methdst. Church
1536 Flickinger
Akron, OH –
44312
(330) 733-6531
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
3rd SAT
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
BOTH
10.
Last
MON
Last
TUE
ID
11.
Last
TUE
Last
THU
Last
WED.
ID,
Proof of
Add., &
Income
12.
BOTH
13.
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
MON.
TUE.
WED.
Mount Zion
Missionary
Baptist
327 Cuyahoga St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-8749
FRI.
SAT.
Last
SAT.
Living Stone
Apostolic Church
587 South
Arlington Street
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7981
Lockwood United
Methodist
Church
3680 Manchester
Road
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 376-4850
Mature
Services
415 S. Portage
Path
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 253-4597
Middlebury
Chapel
82 South
Arlington Street
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 253-1921
Mother Assisting
Mothers
915 North Main
Street
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 907-7909
(330) 606-7104
(emerg.)
Mount Olive
Food Pantry
1180 Slosson St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-5562
THU.
2nd& 4th
WED.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
ID
ID
14.
15.
2nd& 3rd
TUE
BOTH
16.
17.
(3.1 MI
on foot)
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
BOTH
North American
Indian Cultural
Center
111 West Ave.
Tallmadge, OH
44278
(330) 724-1280
1(800) 724-1280
North Hill
Community
House
526 North
Howard Street
Akron, OH –
44310
(330) 375-5065
Open M—
Emergency Food
Line
941 Princeton
Street
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4850
Open M—Pantry
941 Princeton
Street
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 434-0110
(330) 434-1111
(fax)
Phillip’s Chapel
413 Iroquois
Avenue
Akron, OH –
44305
(330) 376-4850
(emer. food line)
Salvation Army—
Summit County
190 S Maple St
(Hall & Maple)
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 376-4850
(emer. food line)
SAT.
18.
3rd THU
BOTH
19.
20.
3rd
FRI
9AM
(Except
the
month
of Dec.)
After
the 15th
of ea.
month
After
the 15th
of ea.
month
21.
BOTH
22.
BOTH
23.
Pantries & Food Resources
Name
Address
Phone number
Website or email
Salvation Army—
Romig Road Dist.
2207 Romig Rd
Akron, Ohio
44320
(330) 996-4255
Second Baptist
Church
690 South Main
Street
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 762-6879
Southside
Dreams
Association
547 McKinley
Avenue
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 786-0295
Trinity United
Church of Christ
915 North Main
Street
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 376-4850
United Holiness
Ministries
1019 Harpster
Avenue
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 753-1509
Willard United
Church of Christ
742 Johnston
Street
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 253-8583
Zion Lutheran
Church
139 South High
Street
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-3136
MON.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
ID OR
PROOF OF
ADDRESS
REQUIRED
2nd
WED
Direct
Disbtn.
APPT.
ONLY
WITHIN
5 MILES
OF UA
REFERRAL
REQUIRED
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
?
24.
12:001:30pm
ID
25.
10:00a2:00pm
10:00a2:00pm
10:00a2:00pm
3rd
THU:
Household
food
dist.,
1:00pm
10:00a2:00pm
2nd
FRI:
Market
place
food
dist.,
2:45pm
10:00a2:00pm
BOTH
26.
27.
11:00a12:30p
11:00a12:30p
BOTH
28.
3rd
TUE:
9:00a12:00p
3RD
SAT:
9:00a12:00p
10:00a11:15a
BOTH
29.
BOTH
30.
Pantries & Food Resources
Special Requirements for Service
-1. This service is only provided to blind and visually impaired community members OR Akron Blind
Center members.
2. This pantry only serves members of the following zip codes: 44305/44312 (Akron), 44250
(Lakemore), 44260 (Mogadore), and 44312/44319 (Springfield). Others may be assisted by proof
of hardship as decided by site coordinator only.
3. This church’s location (including the pantry) has recently changed—the pantry is not set up at
this point in time (October 2013). Call back in Winter 2013 or Spring 2014 for more details. The
new address is listed above.
4. This pantry only serves members of the 44310 (North Hill) community.
5. Services in this pantry have been narrowed to community members in the following zip codes:
44304, 44305, 44308, and 4431.
6. This pantry offers emergency food assistance to community members; eligibility is determined
by an independent pantry coordinator after a person has called in to the church and left
relevant information (name, zip code, phone number, and number of persons in household).
7. A referral from InfoLine is necessary for services. If a referral from InfoLine is not obtained, a
personal referral from a school nurse, social worker, pastor, or someone similar may be used for
eligibility. A referral does not guarantee assistance at this pantry.
8. This pantry only serves members of the 44304 (area east of campus) and 44308 (the Downtown
Akron area, and surrounding homes) communities.
9. This pantry only serves members of the 44310 (North Hill) community.
10. This pantry’s staff may be contacted by phone, but 211Summit.org (InfoLine) has not confirmed
that this pantry is still functional—visit website or call for further assistance.
11. This pantry serves members of the Kenmore community.
12. This pantry is not fully accessible to people using wheelchairs.
13. This pantry serves members of the Springfield Township and Lakemore Village communities.
There are also Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at this location.
Pantries & Food Resources
14. A stair lift is available for accessibility.
15. This pantry serves older adults living in Summit County.
16. This pantry serves members of the 44305 (Akron) and 44306 (Northeast Akron—Goodyear).
Clients may receive help up to 12 times per year.
17. Services are provided to mothers living with MS (multiple sclerosis) only.
18. Written referral is necessary from a social service agency, church, or minister. Pantry services
are based on need. Call Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm for approval.
19. This pantry serves residents of the North Hill Akron community.
20. This pantry serves residents of the following zip codes only: 44301, 44307, 44311, 44320, and
residents of Stow zip code 44224. A household may receive food once every 60 days.
21. This site also offers the following services Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm: ALCOHOL
DEPENDENCY SUPPORT GROUPS, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS, CELL PHONE DONATION
PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY CLINICS - SUMMIT COUNTY FREE CLINIC, DAY CAMPS - SUMMER
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM, ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS - GETTING AHEAD:
BRIDGES SUMMIT COUNTY COLLABORATIVE, FOOD PANTRIES - MONDAY TO THURSDAY,
GENERAL LEGAL AID - INTERFAITH LEGAL SERVICES CLINIC, GENERAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
HEALTH INFORMATION/EDUCATION - CHAMPIONS FOR WELLNESS, HOLIDAY DONATIONS CHRISTMAS FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN PROGRAM, SMOKING CESSATION, SOUP KITCHENS MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 3RD MONDAY TO LAST DAY OF MONTH - HOT LUNCH PROGRAM,
THANKSGIVING MEALS - OPEN M COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER, VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES, YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
22. This pantry serves residents of the 44305 and 44306 Akron zip codes. It is closed on major
holiday.
23. Residents need a referral from the emergency food line (number given) to utilize the pantry—
the client MUST call ahead of time.
24. Clients must bring their own bags or wheeled cart. There are no restrictions for this service.
Doors open at 11:00am, devotions are held at 12.30pm, and distribution is from 1:00pm3:00pm.
Pantries & Food Resources
25. This pantry serves residents of the 44311 community. Two bags of food are given to residents
per month. Food also provided for crisis situations.
26. Marketplace Distribution: Clients may walk in and are served on a first come, first served basis
as long as supplies last. Registration (TEFAP form) required at the door. Doors open for
registration at 2:45pm. Food distribution from 3:00pm to 4:00pm while supplies last. Household
Distribution: Pre-registration required to participate in this service. Clients must register for
Hand-up Ministry outreach to participate in this service. Registration is limited to 25 families.
27. This pantry serves members of the 44310 (North Hill) community. Clients must call the
emergency food line for a referral to utilize the services. Food is given every 90 days per
household only. Other services offered at this location include the following: ALCOHOL
DEPENDENCY SUPPORT GROUPS, CLOTHING - LAST WEDNESDAY, CLOTHING DONATION
PROGRAMS
28. This pantry serves all residents living in Summit County. An appointment must be scheduled the
prior day. Residents may only receive food once a month.
29. This pantry serves all low-income residents living in Summit County. The hours 9:00am to
12:00pm are standard unless 80 families are served before 12:00pm. A short application must
be completed verifying income level.
30. Clients must call ahead for eligibility requirements. This pantry serves residents of the following
communities: 44308 (north of Center), 44302 and 44303 (south of Memorial Parkway), 44304
and 44311.
Pantries & Food Resources
Important Phone Numbers for Summit, Stark, and Cuyahoga Counties
-
Summit County InfoLine
211 (Akron) or 330.376.6660 (local)

Summit 211’s Emergency Food Line
330.376.4850

Stark County InfoLine
211 (Canton, Massillon) or 330.491.9997 (local)

Cuyahoga, Medina, Ashland, Geauga, Lawrence, Medina, Portage, Wayne, And Holmes
Counties InfoLine
211 (within cities’ limits)
Visit 211Cleveland.org for city-specific phone numbers and contact information (Click CONTACT USat
the top of the page)
Day Care & Preschool
Name
Address
Phone
Capacity
380 Mineola Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-7435
81
440 Vernon Odom Blvd
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 252-2552
104
700 Ghent Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 607-8839
60
Brightside Academy
1100 S. Arlington Street
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 785-9740
125
Brightside Academy
1585 Frederick Boulevard
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 835-9560
103
1393 Westvale Avenue
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 434-9622
54
444 Darrow Road
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 434-9622
36
2645 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 745-2530
101
707 Schocalog Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-6222
80
First Grace Amos Child Care Center
350 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 351-5291
88
Goddard School
105 Springside Drive
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 665-3035
128
3405 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 896-1678
107
Here For You Child Development
5625 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 283-2927
64
Jerry Shaw Jewish Community Center of
Akron
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-7850
243
Kozmic Korner, Inc.
45 Hanna Parkway
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 724-6417
100
Kozmic Korner, Inc.
520 S Main St, Suite 2414
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 253-8125
172
1480 Eastwood Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 733-8300
144
A Y'S Place Child Development Center
All About Children Urban Center
All About Kids Preschool
Canal Square YMCA—Case School
Canal Square YMCA—Betty Jane School
Childtime Children’s Centers, Inc.
Discovery Montessori School
Green KinderCare
Lois Lester’s Learning Center, LLC
Day Care & Preschool
Name
Address
Phone
Capacity
Pre-School in Montrose
605 N. Revere Road
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 618-2357
24
YMCA Hope Child Care
647 E Market St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 434-5900
66
10 W Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 762-7678
65
YMCA North Hill Child Care Center
Non-Traditional Student Resources
 VSC—Summit County Veterans Service Commission
1060 E. Waterloo Rd.
Akron, OH 44306
330-643-2830
http://www.vscsummitoh.us/
“…dedicated to aiding Summit County veterans during times of need. There are many different
services the agency provides” --Summit County VSC Website

Financial Assistance to eligible veterans and family members who have a
demonstrated need and meet agency requirements
 Mobile Meals to homebound Veterans that meet agency requirements
 Medical assistance, that include dental, eyeglasses, prescriptions and hearing aids
 School Clothes during specific time frames in fall and winter
 Assistance when dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The
Veterans Service Commission represents and assists veterans, family members and
survivors when they apply to the Veterans Affairs (VA) for benefit, with special
emphasis on Veteran Compensation Claims and survivors benefits
 Transportation from our agency to VA medical facilities at Wade Park and
Brecksville
 Counseling services through Vet Center of Cleveland
 Outreach to help homebound and nursing home residents receive benefits
 Provide flags and markers for veteran gravesites on Memorial Day
 Educating our community on veteran issues through Outreach
 Instilling American pride in our youth through our adopt-a-flag program
 Referrals for American Red Cross - Summit County Chapter and Good Neighbors
*Please note that the following documentation is necessary for either Emergency financial
assistance or VA Claims services:
 Valid Photo ID (ex: Driver’s License)
 Honorable Discharge papers
 Receipts/proof of purchase regarding claims (ex: Broken leg? Proof of
medical expenses PAID; ex: Family hardships? Receipts or proof of monthly
expenses )
 Proof of Income
Non-Traditional Student Resources
 IIA—The International Institute of Akron
207 East Tallmadge Avenue
Akron Ohio 44310-3298
Tel: 330-376-5106
Fax: 330-376-0133
http://www.iiakron.org/
“Founded in 1916, the International Institute of Akron (IIA) is a non-profit agency that
provides services to the foreign-born in Akron and the Summit County, Ohio community. Our
mission is to contribute to the wellbeing of our community by creating and implementing
programs and services to assist the foreign born to integrate into our society, to promote
public awareness of the value of ethnic diversity, and to encourage international
communication” --IIA Website
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Offers the following programs and services:
o Communications Programs
-Education: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) & Workshops
-Interpreting Services
-Interpreter Training Program
-Translation Services
o Employment Services
o Financial Empowerment Program
o Immigration Counseling and Citizenship Services
o Matching Grant Program
o Parents and Children Together (PACT)
o Refugee Programs and Assistance
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Refugee Health Program
Refugee Interpreting Service
Refugee Resettlement
Non-Traditional Student Resources
 The Military Services Center, The University of Akron
Room 120 Simmons Hall
Akron, Ohio 44308
330.972.7838
[email protected]
http://www.uakron.edu/veterans/
“…to provide comprehensive enrollment and referral services to you and your family. We are
committed to making your transition to The University of Akron as smooth as possible” –Military
Services Center Website
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Offers personal assistance to student veterans on a “Veteran Friendly” campus—“For the
fourth straight year, G.I. Jobs magazine has ranked UA among the top 15 percent of colleges
and universities for its comprehensive support for student-veterans” (taken from website).
o Services include the following: help applying for admission and financial aid,
connecting with your academic adviser, evaluating your SMART transcript,
exploring housing options, applying for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
education benefits, and/or finding appropriate counseling and testing services.
o Military Scholarships are available for veterans and students currently serving in
the military
o Education benefits are offered including the Ohio GI Promise, GI Bill, and help with
eligibility, school attendance self-verification and information on receiving and
maintaining benefits
 Call or stop into the office for more information, and help locating resources
Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Non-Traditional Student Resources
 A.S.I.A.—Asian Services in Action
[email protected]
Akron Office
730 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44304 330.535.3263 (phone)
330.535.3338 (fax)
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Cleveland Office
631 Perkins Ave., Ste. 2A-W,
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-881-0330 (phone)
216-881-6920 (fax)
Offers many services under five program areas:
Aging & Adult:
 ADRN (Aging and Disability Resource Network– This Network, in its five
county serve area of Medina, Lake, Geauga, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties, is
composed of a group of offices on aging and non-profit organizations with
professional staff who can guide older adults, caregivers and persons with
disabilities to services that support independence).
 Ohio Benefits Bank (assist older adults to access eligible public benefits)
 Case management and referral
 Ethnic specific sites for congregate meal and socialization
 Site for Senior Community Service and Employment Program (in
partnership with National Caucus and Council on Black Aged)
 Earned income tax credit (in partnership with Cuyahoga County Earned
Income Tax Credit Coalition)
 Health screening (supported by Asian Pacific American Medical Students
Association)
 Medicare fraud prevention (in partnership with Pro Seniors Ohio SMP)
Children, Youth & Family:
 Domestic Violence Program—Healthy Beginnings at
http://www.asiaohio.org/programs/children-youth-and-family/domestic-violence2/. ASIA’s program is committed to providing culturally and linguistically
appropriate services to end abuse and violence in relationships—please visit
the website to view the page in the following languages:
o ‫( ال عرب ية‬Arabic)
o 한국말 (Korean)
o မ
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မမမမ
(Burmese)
o မမမမမ
မ
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(Mon)
o 中文 (Chinese)
o नेपाली (Nepali)
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हिन्दी (Hindi)
Tagalog
Hmong
ภาษาไทย (Thai)
Karen& Viet
Non-Traditional Student Resources
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CAM (Funded by the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of
Cleveland, the Community Adult Mentoring Program is a substance abuse
prevention program for youth in grades K through 7. This program provides
peer and adult mentoring to Asian/Pacific Islander children in Cuyahoga
County. Activities include tutoring and homework assistance, prevention
education, problem identification and referral services, and other alternative
activities. The program runs throughout the school year, with a summer
camp component. For more information, please contact Kitty Leung at 216881-0330 (ext. 102) or [email protected].
 ICEP (International Community Empowerment Project)—funded by
ODADAS. Its goal is to educate and empower youth and their families from
Asian and other emerging communities in Summit County to make healthy
life choices related to violence, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. ICEP
serves approximately 250 children and 125 adults every year. This is ASIA’s
oldest program.
 The READY Program (Beginning in 2009, the goal of this program is to
prepare low-English proficient pre-school immigrant and refugee children in
Summit county for successful entry into kindergarten. The program
provides culturally and linguistically appropriate school readiness guidance
and education for immigrant and refugee families with young children (from
birth to kindergarten). At present, READY primarily serves “high need”
refugees from Myanmar (formerly Burma) who were relocated from United
Nations camps and now reside in the University Park and North Hill
neighborhoods of Summit County. The READY Program uses the nationally
recognized, evidenced-based Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum, which
provides families monthly educational home visits and monthly parent
/child community-wide group meetings. The home visit activities facilitate
direct interaction and parent involvement in play and learning. During the
group meetings, parents and caregivers share experiences and learn about
various parenting topics together)
Community Health Promotion:
 Information TBA!
Cultural Outreach:
 Cultural Competency Consultations, Trainings and Workshops
 ASIA consultation services are flexible to meet the specific needs of
for-profit and non-profit organizations. Some of our services include:
program and project development, interpretation and translation,
facilitation of ethnic community stakeholder meetings and focus
groups, workshops and trainings for CEU credits for health and
human services professionals, assistance with companies to tailor
training programs for immigrants and refugees. For more
information, contact Michael Byun ([email protected])
 Language Quills
 ASIA offers interpreting and translation services in 30 languages.
 Interpreting and translation services are offered in the
following languages and dialects: Albanian, Arabic,
Bhutanese, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cantonese,
Non-Traditional Student Resources
Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong,
Indonesian, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Laotian, Mon, Nepali,
Pilipino (Tagalog), Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish,
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
Self-Sufficiency:
 The following services, programs, and events are offered to the ASIA Inc.
community:
 Citizenship and Civics Classes
 Community Legal services and outreach
 Earned Income Tax credit (EITC)
 Emergency Food assistance and food pantry
 Immigration Legal Services
 HAPI Fresh farmer’s Market
 Home ownership & Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
 Newcomers Family Assistance Center
 Ohio Benefits Bank
 Public notary and IRS taxpayer representative
 Refugee Microenterprise Project
 Voter registration and educatio