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Community Resources

Welcome to our Directory of Community Resources! Here, you'll find a living collection of mutual aid options and various services to meet the diverse needs of our community. We strive for accuracy, but mistakes may happen, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have updates or additional resources to share. Please consider reaching out and volunteering in your community!

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PFLAG Cleveland

Support organization for LGBTQ+ people and their families

LGBTQ+ Support, Family Support, Community Development

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Summit County Children Services

Child protection and family support services

Family Support, Youth Services

Akron / Summit County

Legal Aid Society Immigration Practice

Legal support for immigrant communities

Immigration Support, Legal Aid

Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

The Emergency Assistance Center (TEAC)

Benefits assistance and social service navigation

Navigation

Akron / Summit County

MetroHealth Pride Network

Healthcare services and support programs for LGBTQ+ patients

LGBTQ+ Support, Health

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Portage County Job & Family Services

Benefits assistance including SNAP and Medicaid

Family Support, Financial Relief, Navigation

Kent / Portage County

Summit County Public Health

Public health programs, housing safety inspections, and family services

Health, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Free civil legal services for low-income residents

Legal Aid

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

AkronCAN (Akron Community Action Network)

Local social justice organizing coalition

Advocacy, Community Development

Akron / Summit County

Heart 4 The City

Neighborhood ministry offering food, clothing, and community support

Food Pantry, Clothing

Akron / Summit County

Meals on Wheels Summit County

Home-delivered meals for seniors

Seniors, Hot Meals

Akron / Summit County

EDEN Inc. / Famicos Foundation

Emergency rental assistance and eviction prevention programs

Housing, Eviction Prevention, Financial Relief

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Queer in Canton

LGBTQ+ community organization supporting queer people in Stark County

LGBTQ+ Support, Community Development, Advocacy

Canton / Stark County

Akron Snow Angels

Volunteer group distributing food, clothing, and survival supplies to unhoused individuals

Mutual Aid, Food Pantry, Clothing

Akron / Summit County

Community Support Services (CSS)

Mental health treatment, supportive housing, and employment programs

Mental Health, Housing, Disability Support, Worker Support

Akron / Summit County

Fatima Family Center

Monthly food distribution and community services

Food Pantry

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Community AIDS Network / Akron Pride Initiative (CANAPI)

LGBTQ+ community programming, housing support, HIV testing and prevention, nutritional assistance, and advocacy

LGBTQ+ Support, Health, Advocacy, Community Development, Housing, Food Pantry

Akron / Summit County

Summit County Department of Job & Family Services

Benefits access including SNAP, Medicaid, and childcare support

Family Support, Financial Relief, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Community Support Services (CSS)

<p class="font_8">behavioral health services, disability, and supportive housing.</p>

Mental Health, Disability Support, Housing, Health

Akron/ Summit County

Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Food pantry locator, hot meal referrals, and SNAP enrollment assistance

Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Navigation

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

NAMI Stark County

Mental health support groups and education

Mental Health

Canton / Stark County

PFLAG Akron

Support and education for LGBTQ+ families and allies

LGBTQ+ Support, Family Support, Community Development

Akron / Summit County

Center of Hope Portage County

Food pantry and meal programs

Food Pantry, Hot Meals

Kent / Portage County

Summit County ADM Board

Coordinates and funds behavioral health programs across Summit County

Mental Health, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

Services and support for people with developmental disabilities

Disability Support

Akron / Summit County

Cleveland Mutual Aid

Volunteer network providing food distribution and direct assistance

Mutual Aid, Food Pantry

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Salvation Army Red Shield Pantry

Food pantry and community assistance

Food Pantry

Akron / Summit County

Colors+ Youth Center

LGBTQ+ youth center offering support programs, community space, and mental health resources

LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Services, Family Support, Mental Health, Community Development

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

CHN Housing Partners

Housing counseling, utility assistance, and housing stability programs

Housing, Utilities, Financial Relief

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Quirk Cultural Center Pantry

Shelf-stable food pantry available during center hours

Food Pantry

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority

Public housing and housing voucher programs

Housing

Kent / Portage County

ACLU of Ohio

Civil rights legal advocacy organization

Advocacy, Legal Aid

Ohio

Akron-Summit Community Action

Energy assistance, tax preparation, and anti-poverty programs

Utilities, Financial Relief, Family Support, Seniors, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Public housing and housing vouchers

Housing

Canton / Stark County

City of Akron Community Grants

Funding opportunities for neighborhood and nonprofit projects

Community Development, Financial Relief

Akron / Summit County

Senior Transportation Connection

Transportation services for seniors and adults with disabilities

Transportation, Seniors, Disability Support

Northeast Ohio

Family Promise of Greater Cleveland

Homelessness prevention and rehousing services

Housing, Family Support

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Church in the Falls Food Pantry

Local church-run grocery pantry

Food Pantry

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

Summit County Cares

Central portal for rental and housing assistance

Housing, Eviction Prevention

Summit County

Salvation Army East Cleveland Corps

Meals, groceries, and senior support services

Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Seniors

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Stark County Hunger Task Force

Food assistance coordination and hunger relief network

Food Pantry

Canton / Stark County

DLM Food & Resources

Food distribution and resource assistance

Food Pantry

Akron / Summit County

Kent Social Services

Food pantry and hot meal services

Food Pantry, Hot Meals

Kent / Portage County

Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors

Emergency food, clothing, and household assistance

Food Pantry, Clothing

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

Summit County Continuum of Care

Housing coordination network for homelessness services

Housing, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Community Projects

Housing, Shelter, Health, Mental Health, Utilities, Family Support, Transportation, Advocacy, Navigation, Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Eviction Prevention, Financial Relief, Clothing, Disability Support, Legal Aid, Seniors, Community Development

Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry

Reentry planning, support, and referrals for people returning from incarceration

Reentry Support, Navigation

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Pantry on the Corner at Journey Covenant Church

Food pantry distribution

Food Pantry

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

Portage Path Behavioral Health

<p class="font_8">counseling, crisis care, addiction treatment.</p>

Mental Health

Akron/ Summit County, Barberton, North Summit

Barberton Area Community Ministries

Food pantry and community assistance programs

Food Pantry

Barberton / Summit County

New Beginnings Housing (YWCA)

Housing programs and supportive services for families

Housing, Family Support

Canton / Stark County

211 Summit County

24/7 hotline connecting residents to community resources

Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Refuge of Hope Ministries

Homeless shelter and meal services

Shelter, Hot Meals

Canton / Stark County

Cleveland Public Library ESL Programs

English language learning and literacy support

Language Access, Community Development

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Saint Joan of Arc Food Cupboard

Community food pantry

Food Pantry

Canton / Stark County

El Centro de Servicios Sociales

Latino community services and education programs

Immigration Support, Family Support, Community Development, Language Access

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center

Communication access and disability support services

Disability Support

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Akron Children's Hospital

Pediatric healthcare and family support services

Health, Family Support

Akron / Summit County

Vantage Aging Transportation

Senior transportation and aging support services

Transportation, Seniors

Akron / Summit County

Asian Services in Action

Healthcare access, language support, and immigrant advocacy

Immigration Support, Health, Navigation, Language Access

Akron / Cleveland

Alliance for Children and Families

Emergency shelter and family support services

Shelter, Family Support

Canton / Stark County

Summit County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Emergency rent and utility assistance

Housing, Utilities, Eviction Prevention, Financial Relief

Akron / Summit County

Stark County Community Action Agency

Utility assistance and social service programs

Utilities, Navigation

Canton / Stark County

Western Reserve Hospital

Community hospital and healthcare services

Health

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

United Way of Portage County

Resource navigation and community support services

Navigation

Kent / Portage County

Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center

Emergency shelter, hotline, therapy, court advocacy, and survivor support services

Violence Prevention, Shelter, Mental Health, Legal Aid, Navigation, Family Support

Akron / Summit County

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis counseling and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth

LGBTQ+ Support, Mental Health, Navigation, Youth Services

National

ACCESS, Inc.

Emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness

Shelter, Housing, Family Support

Akron / Summit County

Summit County Legal Defenders

Public defense services

Legal Aid

Akron / Summit County

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 national mental health crisis hotline and support

Mental Health, Navigation

National

St. Augustine Hunger Center

Daily hot meal program for community members in need

Hot Meals

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

LGBTQ+ community center providing support groups, education, and resources

LGBTQ+ Support, Community Development, Advocacy, Mental Health

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

John Hilkert Ozanam Center

Meals and food distribution programs

Food Pantry, Hot Meals

Akron / Summit County

St. Martin de Porres Family Center

Choice pantry providing groceries for families

Food Pantry

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Camp Lilac

Summer camp and programs for transgender youth

LGBTQ+ Support, Youth Services, Family Support, Community Development

Ohio

OhioMeansJobs Summit County

Employment services and workforce development

Worker Support, Navigation

Akron / Summit County

Central Outreach Cleveland

Affordable medical clinic and LGBTQ+ health services

LGBTQ+ Support, Health

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Cleveland Housing Court Programs

Eviction prevention and housing mediation services

Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

ABC Dial-A-Ride

Local transportation assistance service

Transportation

Canton / Stark County

United Way of Summit & Medina

Resource navigation and community services directory

Navigation, Financial Relief

Akron / Summit County

Haven of Rest Ministries

Emergency shelter, meals, pantry, clothing, and recovery support

Shelter, Hot Meals, Food Pantry, Clothing

Akron / Summit County

Hispanic Center for Economic Development

Economic development and support services for Latino communities

Immigration Support, Community Development

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

Ohio Department of Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Transportation to covered medical appointments for eligible Medicaid members

Transportation, Health

Ohio

The Homeless Charity

Transitional housing, pantry, hot meals, and outreach transportation

Housing, Shelter, Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Transportation

Akron / Summit County

Love Akron

Neighborhood-based volunteer programs and community support initiatives

Mutual Aid, Community Development

Akron / Summit County

First Congregational Church of Akron

Community support programs including food and outreach

Food Pantry

Akron / Summit County

Haven of Rest

<p class="font_8">Haven of Rest is a Christian nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Akron by providing meals, shelter, clothing, and recovery programs. <br>
The organization operates emergency shelter programs, distributes food and clothing, and provides structured residential programs focused on addiction recovery and life-skills development.</p>
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Shelter, Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Clothing

Akron/ Summit County

Cleveland Public Library Social Work Services

Resource navigation and benefits assistance

Navigation

Cleveland / Cuyahoga County

PFLAG Canton

Support and education for LGBTQ+ families and allies

LGBTQ+ Support, Family Support, Community Development

Canton / Stark County

Community Harvest of Stark County

Food distribution and pantry services

Food Pantry

Canton / Stark County

Community Services of Stark County

Crisis services including food, housing, and referrals

Food Pantry, Navigation

Canton / Stark County

Akron Snow Angels

<p class="font_8">Akron Snow Angels is a volunteer-run nonprofit founded in 2015 that distributes essentials directly to people experiencing homelessness in Akron, including clothing, toiletries, and meals during outreach missions. <br>
Volunteers typically go out several times each winter to homeless camps and areas near shelters to distribute supplies and lunch to people in need.</p>

Clothing, Food Pantry, Hot Meals

Akron/ Summit County

Akron Mutual Aid

Grassroots network providing food, supplies, and direct support

Mutual Aid, Food Pantry, Community Development

Akron / Summit County

United Presbyterian Church Pantry

Monthly food pantry service

Food Pantry

Cuyahoga Falls / Summit County

OPEN M Ministry

Meals, food pantry, and community support services

Food Pantry, Hot Meals, Worker Support

Akron / Summit County

Stark County Health Department

Public health services including WIC and vaccinations

Health

Canton / Stark County

AxessPointe Community Health Centers

<p class="font_8">low-cost primary care clinics with food pantry access.</p>

Health, Food Pantry

Akron/ Summit County, Barberton, Kent, Ravenna

METRO SCAT Paratransit

Accessible transportation for people with disabilities

Transportation, Disability Support, Seniors

Akron / Summit County

Urban Ark

Neighborhood development and community empowerment programs

Community Development

Canton / Stark County

Summa Pride Clinic

Affirming healthcare clinic for LGBTQ+ patients

LGBTQ+ Support, Health

Akron / Summit County

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