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Offers a self-directed peer group for adults age 60+. Offers additional support and services including special interest groups/programs (e.g. crafts), social outings, workshops/presentations, rent/utility assistance and volunteer opportunities. Group transportation to grocery store is available from select locations.

Provides a variety of recreational, educational, and health-related programs, such as arts and crafts, film presentations, reading clubs, and other special events. Programs vary with season and location.

Offers low-priced clothing, household items, electronics, books, toys, furniture and collectibles.

Offers a school-readiness program. Students learn and practice academic skills, classroom skills, and social skills to prepare them to enter school and succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. Strong focus on early literacy, especially for English language learners.

Provides individualized volunteer placement for eligible youth who want to develop job skills, explore possible future careers, gain self-confidence, and provide a valuable service to the agency of placement. Placements include libraries, museums, hospitals, animal shelters, restaurants, and grooming salons. Group Volunteer Experiences projects are designed to give members a positive connection to the community and allow them to feel like community heroes. Program may include annual trips to do volunteer activities with other organizations in the United States and internationally.

Provides story hours, storytelling programs and related activities that are designed to interest individuals of multiple generations. Group activities may include music, physical movement and games.

Offers monthly book discussion groups at the library. Titles are available to check out for a one-month loan to use with a discussion group.

Provides socialization for older adults and share guidance on issues that affect their lives, including wellness information, workshops, health screenings, and outings. Offers learning opportunities in technology and creative arts, field trips, and speakers on topics of interest to program participants.

Provides a variety of opportunities for youth recreation and development, after-School Care and Tutoring, evening character-building programs and weekly dance classes for students age Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Offers before and after-school care focusing on creative activities, homework assistance and fitness. Also provides full day child care services when school is not in session due to parent-teacher conference days, snow days, single day holidays and holiday breaks.

Offers a youth enrichment program for boys with speakers, presentations, field trips, and mentoring.

Provides programs and activities for youth that focus on these areas: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation.

Offers a character building program of experiential learning through running. Teaches self-esteem as well as social and personal skills. Provides a non-competitive 5K event. Trained volunteer coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities, and running games to encourage positive emotional, spiritual, social, mental, and physical development.

4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to age 19. Ohio 4-H youth development reaches more than 240,000 youth each year – helping kids “learn by doing” through hands-on activities. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics.

Provides line dancing and soft shoe dancing, choir, gardening, card clubs, bingo, and community dinners.

Provides a variety of recreational activities for youth. Has a gym and a game room. Offers social groups and special events for teens.

Offers a variety of faith based youth programming.

Provide a food pantry. A Second Harvest site.

Provides a variety of arts experiences for infants and toddlers. Also offers activities for parents to participate with their children. Classes may be available in person and online.

Provides social activities tailored to mature gay and bisexual men. Includes regular potluck dinners, and various special activities such as theater, movies, etc.

Offers an intensive youth enrichment program aiming to develop the young leaders of the North Hill and Cascade Valley neighborhoods of Akron. Holistic support includes spiritual, academic, social, and emotional development. Urban Vision is a Christ-centered organization.

Provides a variety of educational enrichment programs for children and youth throughout the year.

Offers low-priced clothing, household items, electronics, books, toys, furniture and collectibles.

Engages girls in girl-led, cooperative and hands-on learning that builds social-emotional and life skills needed for personal and community success.