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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Akron Nonprofits and Charities
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First Glance Student Center, Inc.
- Location:
- Akron, OH
4.85091 stars 275 reviews
rachel wrote:
After over 5 years of involvement with First Glance, my husband and I have witnessed God's work in this community and in the lives of students and their families. In addition, we can say that being involved has created change in us. We are so thankful... more »
Children & Youth
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Helping Hands of Summit County Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
4.94444 stars 54 reviews
ed25 wrote:
HELPING HANDS, inc. first got my attention when a good friend of mine and her husband were going thru some really ROUGH times...he had a terminal diagnosis and she was trying to keep the family with small children in their home...Phyllis Byrd (founder)... more »
Human Services
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Riggi Rescue
- Location:
- Copley, OH
4.92308 stars 52 reviews
Barbara M.15 wrote:
Crystal and her team from Riggi Rescue trapped my neighbor’s 25+ feral cats, spayed/neutered, inoculated, and educated with the highest care and professionalism. The cycle is now broken of constant inbred kittens and deaths. Thank you Riggi Rescue!!! more »
Animals
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Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 11 reviews
jcolvin wrote:
I have had the pleasure of being part of the board this past year and I've witnessed up close the commitment to educate and train the visual challenged community. These programs includes a wide range of classes from cooking classes to computer skills... more »
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Urban Vision
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 5 reviews
AliaOBrien wrote:
Urban Vision have me hope when I didn’t know I needed it. I applied to be a volunteer, but was worried they wouldn’t accept me because of my non-religious past. However, everyone welcomed me with open arms. The staff is amazing and the kids are beyond... more »
Children & Youth
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The Packard Institute, Inc.
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 4 reviews
donlegg wrote:
I did an internship here and I still volunteer. The tribal like atmosphere is an ideal environment for recovery. The Packard Institute Inc also provides Family Support Services for those who may have lost a loved one due to their addiction or have a... more »
Mental Health
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Project Shine
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 3 reviews
budcouts wrote:
Project Shine has been a terrific shining light in the Kemnore Community for many years. I was involved in it from the beginning as the Pastor of the Sponsoring Church. This nonprofit organization has met the needs of so many deserving recipients with... more »
Religion
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Love Inc Of Greater Akron
- Location:
- Akron, OH
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
Sandy wrote:
I have been a volunteer with Love In The Name of Christ for 10 years. They are a valuable non profit addition to the Akron area and are a clearinghouse connecting churches with people who need help with utility bills, rent, transportation,furniture and... more »
Human Services
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Hellenion
- Location:
- Akron, OH
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
Suzanne84 wrote:
I have been a member of Hellenion for over a decade now and am proud to belong this group. In addition to support for those of us who are dedicated to the Gods of ancient Greece, there are numerous discussion fora, a basic Adult Education class for those... more »
Religion
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ONE OF A KIND PET RESCUE INC
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 1 review
KrazyKatMan wrote:
One of a Kind Rescue has an amazing staff, wonderful volunteers and so many loving cats and dogs. There are rooms for all the animals so that people can sit down and interact with them. The retail area is always clean and stocked with anything you might... more »
Animals
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ACCESS, Inc.
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 1 review
AMcPhee wrote:
I loved ACCESS! Friendly staff and a wonderful program. This is a GREAT Nonprofit and I would recommend ACCESS to anyone. more »
Homeless & Housing
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AxessPointe Community Health Centers
- Location:
- Akron, OH
1 stars 1 review
Adelheid wrote:
Well, a one star rating does not reflect the quality of their care givers who are all lovely, personable, and good at what they do. The administrative staff however, makes the place almost unusable. Their phone prompt system was designed in hell. I have... more »
Health
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The Catholic Worker Of Akron
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 1 review
CWA1987 wrote:
Catholic Worker Akron is an organization that accompanies those in need of shelter, finding needed resources, provides social and spiritual support. It is a joy to volunteer. I have met so many people from other cultures and My perspective has broadened... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Camp Quality USA Incorporated
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
Camp Quality has such an important mission of free camps for kids with cancer! They need to know other kids like them & connect!! :) CQ runs 18 camps across 13 states and they are amazing!! GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored... more »
Cancer
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Summit Medina And Stark Counties Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
5 stars 1 review
Lise D. wrote:
The Summit / Medina agency of Big Brothers Big SIsters has a caring staff and board and involved volunteers, youth and parents who all focus on quality. This careful stewardship has given the agency tremendous stability in an often unstable world. more »
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MASTER ARTS CHORALE OF NORTHEAST OHIO dba MASTER SINGERS, INC. CHORALE OF NORTHEAST OHIO
- Location:
- Akron, OH
4 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
Northeast Ohio has a wealth of musical arts talent and this is one group that utilizes that talent to the max. It has been a great experience for me to sing with the MSC over the last 4 years. The level of musicality of the group is superior. And... more »
Arts & Culture
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Legacy31
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Legacy31, through education, advocacy and community outreach will work to make the once silenced voices of faith based survivors... more »
Human Services
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The Greater Akron Motorcycle Club Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Membership organization more »
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Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Summa Health Volunteer Services
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Summa Health System is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients and members and to contribute... more »
Health
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Our Way Of Life Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Way of Life Inc. is designed to help break the cycle of poverty and poor education; leading to poor choices and poor outcomes... more »
Children & Youth
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YMCA Endowment Foundation Of Akron
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
To support the akron metropolitan ymca more »
Education
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North Akron Baseball Association
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
This organization is a baseball little league group. Participation is open to all area youths. It is organized for social, educational,... more »
Sports
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Akron Community Development Association Inc
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide services to the akron area residents in the area of education, tutoring, job and mental health services. Organization... more »
Economic Development
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Reaching Above Hopelessness And Brokenness Ministries Inc
- Location:
- Fairlawn, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of rahab ministries is to provide hope in christ for broken women. We do this by following christ's example, providing... more »
Religion
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Akron-Caton Regional Foodbank Endowment
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
To receive and maintain funds in order to ensure the future of the akron-canton regional foodbank, inc. more »
Food
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Haven Of Rest Ministries Incorporated
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
The purpose of Haven of Rest Ministries is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion... more »
Food
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Vantage Aging
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
VANTAGE Aging promotes a positive perspective on aging so that every older adult has the opportunity to live a healthy life and... more »
Human Services
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Project Learn Of Summit County
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide literacy and lifelong learning services that help adults achieve their goals as family members, workers, community... more »
Education
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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the akron-canton regional foodbank is to feed people - fight hunger through the following:1. Increase food available... more »
Food
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
We empower our community to restore lives impacted by crisis, trauma, and tragedy. more »
Mental Health
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Children & Youth
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Human Services
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INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY INC
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Nationwide youth gravity kit racing more »
Sports
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Arts & Culture
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Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Yepaw focuses on the development of youth in the akron area. Yepaw conducts three distinct activities that contribute to leadership... more »
Arts & Culture
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The Lebron James Family Foundation
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
Rooted in the lebron james family foundation's mission to positively affect the lives of at-risk children through education, the... more »
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AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
To improve the quality of life in Akron, Ohio. more »
Philanthropy
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ConxusNEO
- Location:
- Akron, OH
0 stars 0 reviews
We build the capacity and improve the performance of the talent ecosystem by partnering with companies to identify the skills... more »
Job Training
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