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Mobile Meals: Empowering Health and Wellness with the Support from Barberton Community Foundation
September 4, 2024Mobile Meals provides consistent, nutritious meals to low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals in Summit, Cuyahoga, and Portage Counties. Their home-delivered meal service, designed by dietitians, offers hot, frozen, kosher, and…
Win a 2024 GMC Terrain and Support Homeless Veterans!
August 24, 2024The Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home has partnered with Toth Buick GMC and Northern Ohio Buick GMC dealers to present an exciting raffle for a brand-new 2024 GMC Terrain. This…
Get Ready for Safer Futures’ Annual Hope in a Handbag Event!
August 23, 2024Mark your calendars for a night of fun and philanthropy as we gear up for the Safer Futures’ 14th Annual Hope in a Handbag event! This fundraiser is essential in…
Summer Food Service Program: Free Meals for Children in Portage County!
June 14, 2024Summer is here and with it comes the incredible opportunity for children in Portage County to enjoy free nutritious meals through the Summer Food Service Program. This fantastic initiative aims…
Annual Hunger Challenge Begins April 1
March 27, 2024The 2024 Hunger Challenge is set to kick off on April 1st, marking the beginning of a month-long initiative aimed at rallying support from the communities of Kent and Ravenna…
Honoring Our Heroes: Introducing the Veteran’s Housing Rehabilitation Program
March 25, 2024Introducing the Veteran’s Housing Rehabilitation Program (VHRP), a collaborative effort by Family & Community Services and Ride with Valor (RWV). Made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of…
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Our Community Centers and Their Legacy
February 28, 2024February is a time of reflection and celebration as we honor Black History Month. At Family & Community Services, we take immense pride in acknowledging the rich history and invaluable…
Spring into Giving: Kent-Ravenna Easter Basket Donation Drive Begins
February 20, 2024The Center of Hope and Kent Social Services are excited to once again host their Easter Basket Donation Drive for children of families in need within the Kent and Ravenna…
AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services, Inc. Announce Merger
January 9, 2024AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services are thrilled to announce their merger, forming a dynamic partnership that enhances access to comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and social services…
2023 Holiday Food Drive in Full Swing
October 6, 2023The Center of Hope and Kent Social Services are once again gathering food and toy donations for their annual Hope for the Holidays food and toy giveaway to families in…