Health & Human Services Grants

Health & Human Services Grants is sponsored by Akron Community Foundation. The Akron Community Foundation awards grants for health and human services, including emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness, and programs supporting recovery from behavioral health issues. In 2025, they awarded grants for various essential services in Summit County, Ohio.

Health & Human Services Grants - Akron Community Foundation Health & Human Services Grants VIEW A COMPLETE HISTORY OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS In 2025, Akron Community Foundation awarded $849,167* in Health & Human Services cycle grants.

A Kid Again Northern Ohio , to provide children with life-threatening conditions and their families with a cost-free day at a local, accessible venue like Cedar Point or the I-X Center, $8,500 ACCESS , to provide emergency shelter to women and women with children who are experiencing homelessness, $23,300 Adult Guardianship Services , to provide trained, court-appointed guardians for adults in Summit County who lack family or legal support and who are unable to make informed decisions for themselves due to illness, disability, or cognitive decline, $3,000 Akron Blind Center , to offer programs, resources and classes for people who are blind and visually impaired in Summit County, including Braille, computer literacy, physical fitness, crafts and volunteerism, $12,500 Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank , to support 2026 Summit County food distribution, the Venarge Family Food Pantry and the Summit County Direct Distribution Program, $68,050 Akron Children's Hospital , to provide fresh and culturally relevant foods in Akron Children's Food Farmacy, for income-eligible patient families, $10,000 American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region , to support disaster cycle services in Summit County, including preparedness classes, disaster response and recovery assistance, $17,500 ARC Recovery Services , to support a peer-led transportation program to help with recovery, reunification, reentry, employment and community recovery events, $7,500 Autism Society of Greater Akron , to support social and recreational opportunities that decrease feelings of isolation for individuals ages seven to adult with autism and other developmental disabilities, $11,017 Axess Family Services Inc. , to provide food and access to resources through Mobile Meals for Summit County residents, $26,000 Beacon Charitable Pharmacy , to support the Mobile Pharmacy Program, which offers access to medications, vaccinations and pharmaceutical education to Summit County residents, $5,000 Ben Curtis Fami l y Foundation , to combat childhood hunger by distributing Birdie Bags, which contain nonperishable meals and snacks, to over 2,200 children in Summit County schools, ensuring reliable access to food for families facing insecurity, $6,000 Birthing Beautiful Communities , for the Perinatal Support Program, which provides early and continuous doula care, maternal mental health support, postpartum services, education and other resources for Black families in Summit County, $2,500 Black Economic and Wellness Coalition of Akron , to support the integration and development of the Black Economic and Wellness Coalition of Akron's (BEWCA) Health and Wellness Initiative culturally grounded system of care for Summit County residents, $3,500 Buddy Up For Life , to support a pickleball clinic for individuals 12 and over who have Down Syndrome, $1,500 Canine Companions , to match and support service dog and facility dog teams in Summit County, $3,000 Carve Your Own Path , for inclusive, trauma-responsive counseling services for individuals who are marginalized and low-income, $5,000 Catholic Charities of Summit County , to support emergency assistance services, like medical bills, home repairs, medical supplies, phone bills and other basic needs, $18,000 Celiac and Allergy Friendly Food Initiative , to support a food pantry that serves allergy-friendly food to families with low incomes, $5,000 Chair-ity Inc. , for the Chair-ity Summit County Houses to Homes Program, which provides essential furnishings to young adults aging out of foster care, along with other resources, $5,250 CHC Addiction Services , to provide work opportunities for patients losing Medicaid, $5,000 Christ Child Society of Akron , to provide school-appropriate clothing for students in need, $12,750 Cleveland Clinic Foundation , to support the ICARE program, which aims to improve the quality of life and reduce hospital re-admissions for socially disadvantaged patients in high-risk areas, $7,500 Coleman Professional Services , to support employment services for Summit County residents in recovery, $5,000 Community Legal Aid Services , to support the HEAL medical-legal partnership work in Summit County, helping families whose legal needs have adverse effects on their health, $31,000 CORE Furniture Bank , for operating support, like the transport and handling of donated furniture for families in need in Summit County, $10,000 Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio , to pilot the In Our Community program in Summit County, to better address the needs of local families who have a child with Down Syndrome, $2,500 Embracing Futures , to provide orthodontic treatment for children in need, $5,000 Empowered Network , to help human trafficking survivors achieve fiscal independence and self-sufficiency, $7,000 Family Promise of Summit County , for the Survive to Thrive program, which provides homes for families facing homelessness, $15,000 Flying Horse Farms , to support programming costs for campers from Summit County, offering activities like a high ropes course, zip lines, fishing, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and a "Campitheater," for children who face severe medical conditions, $2,500 Forever Amber Acres Animal Sanctuary , to provide equine-assisted therapy to veterans, $2,500 Forever R Children , to provide children and families with essential resources, including mobile showers, toiletries, clothing, and household items, restoring health and dignity for those facing economic hardship and housing instability, $7,000 Freedom House for Women , to decrease the barriers of addiction and homelessness by providing substance abuse treatment, recovery housing and supportive services to women in Summit County, $8,000 Friends in Tents , to provide basic household items, funds for essentials or transportation to people who are at risk of returning to homelessness, $5,000 Girls On the Run Northeast Ohio , to support a physical activity-based youth development program for Summit County girls in high poverty neighborhoods with an interactive curriculum that promotes confidence, character and contribution, $9,750 Good Neighbors Inc. , to provide the Good Neighbors Pantry with personal hygiene products, $5,500 Grace House Akron , to support caregiving, housing, and basic needs for unhoused individuals with a terminal illness, $8,500 GriefCare Place , for support groups and other programs for residents grieving the loss of a loved one, $5,500 Guy's and Gal's Community Partnership , to support the Hoop for Coop adult and youth health and wellness initiatives, $10,000 Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center , to support crisis intervention services for domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking survivors in Summit County, $43,500 Hope Meadows Foundation , to provide equine-assisted counseling to residents in recovery from addiction alongside their peer support specialist, $5,000 Hope United , to support long-term recovery through non-clinical drop-in peer support and programs, $5,000 H.

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Life Opportunity Services , for in-shelter mental health therapy for residents transitioning out of homelessness and adults in low-income senior housing, $5,000 IBH Addiction Recovery , to provide safe, sober, affordable housing to people recovering from substance use disorder who are enrolled in an outpatient recovery program, $15,000 International Institute of Akron , to support an extended social services program for refugees and immigrants, $34,800 Jewish Family Service of Akron , to provide continued support for older adults and mental health services, $12,500 Jin Huo Community, Inc. , for a support center for Summit County seniors, providing exercise, education, arts, cultural activities and health monitoring, $2,500 Kenmore Free Store , to purchase personal hygiene products and other infrequently donated items of need, such as underwear, towels and blankets, for free distribution to registered shoppers of the Kenmore Free Store, $3,000 Legacy III, Inc. , to support housing stability through the Humble Beginnings program, $8,000 LINKS Community and Family Services , to support the LINKS Senior Connection Program, including meals, cognitive care, medical resources, and community activities, $12,500 Loads of Faith - a Laundry Love Ministry , to cover the cost of laundromat services for low/no income Summit County residents in Akron, $2,250 NAMI Summit County , to support the Reedy Housewarming Project, which provides basic household items for people with a serious mental illness who are transitioning to independent living, $7,500 NEOMED , to provide integrated healthcare services to Summit County residents who are uninsured or underinsured through its student-run free clinic, $12,500 North Coast Community Homes , to support the Akron/Summit County Residential Services Program, which provides home goods and skill development programs for individuals with disabilities, and severe and persistent mental illness, $3,000 Open Arms Adoptions , to support Summit County outreach for adopters of sibling groups and school-aged children, $6,000 OPEN M , to support free medical and dental services for uninsured residents of Greater Akron, $22,000 Pathway Caring for Children , to support Summit County foster children with clothing, shoes, toiletries and school supplies when they're first placed in foster care, $2,500 Patricia Ann Cargill Charities , to provide nutritional health education and resources for Summit County residents with limited means, promoting long-term wellness and self-sustained improvement, $3,500 Pegasus Farm , to support the Military and First Responders Center's equestrian program, $3,000 Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio , to ensure stable access to affordable contraception for Akron patients in need, $23,000 Portage Path Behavioral Health , to support the startup costs associated with a new integrated primary care clinic, $15,000 Positivity Spectrum , for a free legal clinic, which provides no-cost legal services to autism families, $2,500 Pregnancy Solutions & Services Inc. , to support the Well Women program to help improve health outcomes for mothers and babies through educational classes, medical services and testing, $2,500 Prevent Blindness Ohio , for the Vision Care Outreach Program, which offers vision screenings and access to eye care for Summit County residents in need, $8,000 Project Outrun , to empower and strengthen kids and their families as they battle life-threatening illnesses with the help of custom shoes plus signature swag, $5,000 RAHAB Ministries , to support the Akron Drop-In Home for sex trafficking survivors, $21,000 Red Oak Behavioral Health , to provide social-emotional learning after-school programming in partnership with YMCA's out-of-school-time programming, $12,500 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio , to support Summit County families staying at the Ronald McDonald Akron House, $10,250 Second Chance Village , for peer support programming for trauma survivors facing and recovering from homelessness, $4,000 Shelter Care Inc. , for the Street Outreach Services (SOS) Program, to help young adults in Summit County who are at-risk of or currently facing homelessness, $5,000 Stewart's Caring Place , to increase capacity to serve the growing number of Akron area residents seeking cancer wellness and support services, $7,500 Summit County Domestic Relations Court , to support the production of trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate video resources for families navigating divorce or separation through the Children and Parents Empowered (CAPE) Program, $5,000 Summit County Fatherhood Initiative , to support free fatherhood classes and services through a community partnership, $15,750 Summit Mobile Fresh Market , to increase access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food for residents in Summit County neighborhoods identified as food deserts through mobile outreach and participation incentives, $2,500 United Disability Services , to support employment services like job exploration, skills assessment, interviewing and soft-skills training for Summit County residents with severe disabilities, $15,000 United Way of Summit & Medina , to support the 2-1-1 Information and Referral helpline for Summit County residents, $20,000 VANTAGE Aging , to support Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio, which provides nutritious, home-delivered meals and vital wellness checks to older adults in Summit County, $21,000 Victim Assistance Program , to assist individuals who have experienced crime or trauma through advocacy, education, and support, $22,500 Women Revived Ministries , to support the Total Life Wellness program, which provides mentorship, professional development and scholarships for organizational leaders, $5,000 *Includes contributions through Akron Community Foundation's co-investment program, which enables donor-advised fundholders to review the board's competitive grant applications and support initiatives that align with their charitable interests.