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Expanding Head Start Services to SNAP Recipients
Jun 28, 2022
Akron, Ohio — The Office of Head Start (OHS) has included receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the interpretation of “public assistance” when determining Head Start eligibility.
The Community Action Akron...
Community Action Akron Summit celebrates the commitment, pride and determination of Pathways HUB Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Jun 06, 2022
On June 6, 2022 Community Action Akron Summit celebrated the accomplishments and achievements of the Community Action Akron Summit Pathway HUB Community Health Workers (CHWs) along with the Care Coordinating Agencies and supervisors during...
Akron Summit Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program begins
Jan 11, 2022
Taxes Prepared at No Cost
The Akron Summit Earned Income Tax Program is offering tax preparation and filing at no cost to you to eligible residents beginning January 22, 2022.
Clients may schedule a “Drop Off” appointment by calling 1-866-...
Rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to eligible Summit County residents impacted by COVID-19
Mar 05, 2021
November 11, 2021 - Applications are still being accepted.
Community Action Akron Summit announces the availability of funds to assist eligible Summit County residents with past due rent or mortgage payments and utility/home energy...
Winter Crisis Program begins November 1, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) assists low-income households in danger of having their gas or electric utilities disconnected, have already had service disconnected, or those with bulk fuel tanks that are 25% or less of its fuel supply....
HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) Starts July 1, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
Beginning July 1, Community Action Akron Summit will help income-eligible Summit County residents maintain their utility service through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The program helps eligible residents pay an electric...