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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

AMHA Resident Services

We Engage, Enrich, and Empower our community by offering resources, programs, 1:1 services, events, and more! RS provides many services to our residents.

Donate to Building for Tomorrow, AMHA's non-profit subsidiary, and support opportunities for families: tinyurl.com/donate2bft AMHA Resident Services (RS) is "more than just housing." Services and programs are listed below. Please feel free to contact us if you are in need of any of the below:

· Basic Needs: Food, furniture, clothing, utilities
· Health Needs: Mental health, senior health, wellnes

s activities
· Early Childhood: Education, mom groups, activities/events
· Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS): Goal planning, saving money
· Financial Education: Literacy, classes, home ownership
· Education: GED, training programs, application assistance
· Job Assistance: Workshops, resume writing, computer labs
· Re-Entry: Juvenile Re-entry Assistance Program (JRAP)
· Community Involvement: Resident council, activities, events

Specific programs include:

• Resident Councils: Councils are not at every building development but are at many. To find out if your building has one, ask your property manager or contact RS for starting one.

• Early Childhood Initiative (ECI): ECI is for children under 5 and parents. ECI offers events for children and support for parents. Please contact RS to get in touch with an ECI coordinator.
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) - Home visits for children birth to 5 to prepare children for a stronger start in life. Enrollment required.
• Incredible Years - Behavioral health for young children and parents. Enrollment required.
• Mom-ME Time - Support groups for moms with children under 5. Childcare and food provided.
• Outreach Events - can include Touch a Truck, Concert in the Park, and Holiday Parties. Please view our calendar for more information.

• Reach Opportunity Center: Reach is in our Summit Lake neighborhood but is open to all residents and community members. There are several programs at Reach, many do require enrollment, but there are also open events and programs explained below. Program dates/times can vary due to holidays and weather. Please call ahead for any questions.

• Children/Youth (Enrollment is require for all of the below. Programs offered daily in most cases)
○ Early Start/Head Start 7am - 5pm:education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement
○ APS Early Learning Program (ELP) 8:30am - 2:30pm: provided by Akron Public Schools.
○ SPARK: home visitation for families with children ages 4-5.
○ Kindergarten 8:10am - 2:30pm: FREE all day kindergarten provided by Akron Public Schools.
○ Boys & Girls Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm: after school services for elementary age children.
○ Students with a Goal (SWAG) 5pm - 6pm: after school services for middle and high school students. Monday-Thursday, dinner provided.

• Adult (Enrollment required for some as stated. Not all programs offered daily)
○ Project Learn 9am-12pm & 5:30pm-8pm: GED exam prep. Enrollment required
○ Getting Ahead 9am - 12pm: workshops designed for self-sustainability. Enrollment required.
○ WorkKeys 1:30pm - 3:30pm: FREE assessment to match skill with employers.
○ Computer Training 1pm: basic computer use including email, internet, and Microsoft.
○ Summit County Jobs & Family Services: assist with services, paperwork, answering questions
Open Computer Lab M-F 9am - 4pm: open to the public as needed.

05/14/2026

Our residents have been loving the live cooking demos with Chef Dannika Stevenson 🍳These interactive cooking demos help residents and community members discover budget-friendly meals made with less time in the kitchen.

Catch the next class on Wednesday, May 20th from 1 pm to 2pm at Alpeter Apartments in Barberton!

Photos from Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority's post

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

The AMHA Early Childhood Initiatives team recently hosted an engaging Patterns & PBS Kids event designed to help children explore one of the most foundational learning skills across multiple grade levels. 🔴🟢🔵

Thank you to all the families, staff, and community partners who joined us in making learning fun, interactive, and meaningful for our young learners!

05/05/2026

Are you ready for the best summer ever?!

The Gathering Space at Summit Lake is BACK on May 30, 2026 🎉

Join us for music, food, and activities with SRINA Tea House & Cafe. and The Snack Shack. Enjoy upbeat music, activities, board games, and more EVERY SATURDAY from May 30 to Sept 5, 2026.

05/01/2026

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In celebration of Wear Green Day, we wore green as a commitment to stand together as a community where mental health is supported and prioritized 💚

Join us in showing Summit County that support is here by wearing green, taking a photo, and helping to spread awareness!

County of Summit ADM Board

05/01/2026

Applications are officially open for the Senior Farmers Market Program! Click the link below to apply today!

https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/health-and-safety/health-and-safety-resources/senior-farmer-market

Any questions regarding the application process, please call 1-866-243-5678.

05/01/2026

Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that what we carry isn't always visible and that it still deserves care, attention, and support. Let's keep showing up with patience, compassion, and the understanding that healing isn't linear and no one should have to navigate it alone.

04/28/2026

The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) yesterday was a huge success! We are so grateful for our community partners that made everything possible and provided the best resources for our residents 💙

04/23/2026

This , we are shining a light on the people behind the mission ✨

Our team meets families where they are, building trust, creating connections, and making a world of a difference one visit at a time. Yesterday's staff awards were just one way to say thank you 💜

Stay tuned for the fun ways we plan to showcase our amazing home visitors this week!

04/23/2026

Join us for the Patterns and PBS Kids event -- A free, fun, and educational event for kids aged 3-8 years old focused on the Ohio Learning Standards for Mathematics for finding and making patterns! 🔴🔵🟢🟣

Scan the QR code to register today!

04/23/2026

The 2026 Putting with Police Law Enforcement Education Day will be taking place on June 11th, 2026, with First Tee - Greater Akron ⛳

Join us at Mud Run Golf Course for a day of positive, fun, and educational interactions with local youth and law enforcement personnel. There will be activities, games, food, and so much more!

Make sure you RSVP today ➡️ Check comments for the link to register!

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+13303769699

Website

http://www.akronhousing.org/

Address

100 West Cedar Street
Akron, OH
44307

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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