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The University of Akron, established in 1870, is a public research university located in Akron, Ohio, covering 218 acres and featuring over 80 buildings. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees in business, law, and the sciences. The university is committed to inclusivity, creating multiple pathways for students to achieve academic, professional, and personal success. The University of Akron also manages an endowment fund that supports scholarships, faculty positions, and various programs, ensuring the sustainability and enhancement of its educational offerings. Its College of Business Administration and School of Law are key components of its academic structure, contributing to the university's mission of transformative education within the community.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

United Way of Summit and Medina is a non-profit organization that provides education, financial stability, and health care to the community.

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.