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ArtsNow is an innovative non-profit connecting arts, culture, community events & artists thru collaboration.

Signal Akron operates as a new non-profit news source. Signal Akron will have a 9-person editorial team producing high-quality journalism in numerous formats and across multiple platforms, and will be free to access.

ArtSparks' mission is to provide students of all ages and abilities with access to high-quality dance programming, to foster understanding of dance as an art form, and to challenge students of all ages and abilities to discover new heights of individual excellence through focused attention, creative exploration, and a sense of community, so that they can joyfully dance their way to becoming a more confident human-being than they were before they stepped onto the dance floor.

Alchemy, Inc. provides a safe group atmosphere to help urban male youth.

The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organization known for its quasi-military structure. It focuses on addressing the needs of the poor, destitute, and hungry by providing both physical and spiritual support. With a worldwide membership exceeding 1.5 million and over 7,500 centers in the United States, the organization raises more than $1 billion annually to fund various initiatives, including food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, and anti-human trafficking efforts. Present in 126 countries, The Salvation Army operates charity shops, shelters for the homeless, and offers humanitarian aid to developing nations. Its founders, Catherine and William Booth, aimed to bring salvation to those in need, and the organization continues to fulfill this mission through its diverse programs and services.

The Bechdel Film Festival is taking place in Akron.

Downtown Akron Partnership is to promote and develop a lively and valuable downtown.

The University of Akron, located in Akron, Ohio, is committed to providing inclusive higher education that fosters academic, professional, and personal growth for its students. It encompasses various schools, including the College of Business Administration and the School of Law, offering a diverse range of programs to meet the needs of its student body. The university also manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, distinguished teaching positions, and the maintenance of ongoing projects, ensuring the sustainability and enhancement of its educational offerings. Through its transformative approach, the University of Akron aims to create multiple pathways to success for every student.

EANDC provides affordable rental housing, practical home ownership opportunities for all, and takes neighborhood revitalization efforts.

The Well CDC will collaborate with partners to develop affordable housing, a thriving economy, and community-building initiatives. The organization was founded in 2017 by Zac Kohl.

IIA was founded in 1916 by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) to help foreign-born women integrate into American society.

Curated Storefront brings compelling art to diverse audiences through a dynamic program of installations, events, and exhibits that activate underutilized buildings and spaces in Akron, and provides artists with opportunities to expand their practices.

Magical Theatre Company is dedicated to making memorable experiences for kids, families, and schools. The award-winning company is committed to artistic excellence, employing professional actors, designers, and directors, whose credentials include work from Broadway to Hollywood.

Weathervane's mission is to enrich the quality of life and engage the community through theatre and education. The weathervane is a community-based playhouse in the country that serves a region through the theater as evidenced by: consistent excellence, enthusiastic commitment, exceptional educational programming, financial stability, and Its place as a community treasure. Financial stability

Akron Urban League mission is to improve the quality of life for Summit County residents, particularly African Americans, through economic self-sufficiency and social empowerment.

Akron's community-owned magazine is called The Devil Strip. We're here to help you get to know your neighbors, learn about the city, participate in civic life, and have fun while doing it.

Tuesday Musical Association Sharing the best classical music and musicians from around the world with Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio.

Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News & World Report, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio. With two pediatric hospitals, and 20 primary care and 67 pediatric specialty locations, we handle more than 600,000 patient visits a year. We also serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, and offer a number of pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs.

Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park a non-profit organization and friends club, to enrich people's lives and communities.

Crafty Mart is a craft marketplace that supports local artists, makers, and artisans by providing opportunities to expand their creative businesses through education and markets.

Ma'Sue Productions An African American-owned theatre company.

None Too Fragile Theatre is dedicated to creating theatre of the greatest calibre, selecting work that stands out as stimulating and difficult for both the performers and the audience.

Community Support Services offers primary care services such as wellness checks, routine medical appointments, chronic illness management, eye exams, and more. They provide services that include pharmacy services, lab services, and nursing services.

Stark State College of Technology, located in Stark County, Ohio, is a comprehensive community college. Academically diverse, Stark State offers over 230 majors, one-year certificates and career enhancement certificates. This school has an open enrollment academic policy, which means that anyone who wants a college education has a right to pursue one. Open enrollment students do not have to take placement tests for admissions. Stark State is renowned for its low tuition prices, and is credited with being one of the most affordable colleges in the area. This school is perfect for students who plan on obtaining a bachelor’s degree, but do not want to pay a university rate for all four years. For those who need additional help with tuition, Stark State offers financial aid through federal and state programs in addition to foundation grants and work programs. Furthermore, this school has approximately 50 scholarships available based on academic achievement, areas of study, and financial need. The admissions process for Stark State is very straightforward. Students need to submit an application and their high school transcript or GED certificate, fill out a FAFSA if they are interested in receiving financial aid, take the COMPASS placement assessment test and meet with an admissions counselor. There is not an admissions fee for this school, and students who have taken the ACT test within two years of applying can submit their scores in order to bypass the placement test.

Rubber City Theatre formerly Rubber City Shakespeare Company, is to bring affordable Shakespeare and classical drama to Akron, Ohio. They use our "Free Theatre Project" to stage Shakespeare and other plays that are open to the public. The "Free Theatre Project" includes free staged readings all year and pay-what-you-want performances for each production in an artistic year.

The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC) was formed in February 2005 and received 501(c)(3) status in December 2006 in order to provide an administrative umbrella for the New World Performance Laboratory

Child Guidance & Family Solutions provides respite and home-based therapies to children and families experiencing mental health disorders.

Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop provides a week-long experience as well as a campus residency.

Urban Troubadour is a concert events organization. All concert events include bites, brews, or bubbly and a sense of adventure.

Akron Area YMCA Community foundations are strengthened through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

Wandering Aesthetics creating necessitates a high level of trust between performers, some of whom had never met before rehearsals began, and that trust was evident.

Akron Soul Train is an artist residency programme that connects and empowers the community as well as the artists.