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Cell Phones For Homeless People - Tuesday | Friends In Tents And Community Outreach

445 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH 44307

Eligibility

- Serves eligible individuals in Summit County. - Individuals who have phones through Lifeline are not eligible for another. If an individual has an unlocked phone, they can bring it to see if it will work with a StandUp Wireless SIM card.

Required documents

Physical photo ID (must not be expired) and statement of benefits (SNAP/Medicaid) if applicable.

Hours

Tuesday: 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Check website or Facebook for closures.

Languages

None.

Application process

Walk in for service. First come, first serve. May only be able to assist 10-12 people per evening.

Fees

No fee to apply.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Hosting a cell phone company, StandUp Wireless, to sign up homeless individuals for free phones/phone plans through the Lifeline program.

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Friends In Tents And Community Outreach

Offers clothing to those in need, food assistance, and a drop in center for the unhoused.