First Glance

First Glance

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First Glance is a youth center in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood mentoring students, supporting families, and offering Christ-centered programs for 25+ years.

Monday
Launch Kenmore 2:30-5:15pm
Young Adults 7:00-9:30pm

Tuesday
Soul Sisters 4:00pm (temporarily closed)
Ladies Night Out 5:00-7:00pm
Man Up 6:30-8:30pm
Skatepark 6:00-10:00pm

Wednesday
Launch Kenmore 2:30pm-5:15pm
The Connect 5:00-7:00pm
Tiny Glancers 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday
Student Leaders 5:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop 5:00-7:00pm
Rec Night 7:00-9:00pm

Friday
The ALLEY 7:00-10:00pm (2nd Friday of every month)

For more details about each of our programs, go to www.firstglance.org/programs

Photos from First Glance's post 10/04/2026

Mark your calendars and get your tickets today! 🪩✨ As you can see, last year was a blast—so consider this your sign NOT to miss the Auction this year!
🎟️ Ticket Link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UOz9QoMr93sscpktl6g25A

First Glance’s 15th Annual Auction
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 6:30–9 PM
📍House Three Thirty

Come enjoy a fun night while supporting the mission of First Glance!

10/02/2026

We’re Shining Light on 330 Dental for partnering with us as a Family Sponsor of our 15th Annual Auction! ✨ Your support helps us continue creating a place where students and families can feel known, loved, and supported. We are so grateful to have you alongside us!

🪩 It’s not too late to become an Auction Sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are still available through this link! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/W1wjP5M43mQjqtl4kUrYRQ

09/30/2026

Need a reason to come to the Auction? Our staff has a few for you… 👀🪩

Come celebrate, have some fun, and help us Shine Light on What’s Next at our 15th Annual Auction! ✨🙌

09/28/2026

We’re Shining Light on Michelle Highsmith for being a Family Sponsor of our 15th Annual Auction! 🪩 We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and willingness to invest in our community. Thank you for being part of what’s happening at First Glance!

🙌 Want to join our amazing sponsors? We still have sponsorship opportunities available! Sponsor through this link! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/W1wjP5M43mQjqtl4kUrYRQ

09/25/2026

We’re Shining Light on Metis Construction Services for generously supporting our 15th Annual Auction as a Corporate Sponsor! 🙌 Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us continue making an impact in Kenmore and beyond.

✨ We still have sponsorship opportunities available! Partner with us for this year’s Auction through this link! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/W1wjP5M43mQjqtl4kUrYRQ

09/23/2026

Looks like you have to come... 🤷‍♂️🪩 🙌 🎉

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!➡️ https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UOz9QoMr93sscpktl6g25A

09/22/2026

Join us in wishing Taylor a very happy birthday! 🎉 We are so thankful to have her on our team. Taylor has such a big heart for our community and consistently goes above and beyond to support our team and students. We’re so grateful for all she does for First Glance! We love you!!

Photos from First Glance's post 09/21/2026

Huge thank you to the students and teachers from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School who spent time volunteering at First Glance this weekend through the Mighty Vincent Project! 💚 We’re so grateful for your willingness to serve and for helping make our space clean, safe, and welcoming for our students. Thank you for loving our community so well!! 🫶🏼

09/21/2026

We’re Shining Light on Sid & Carla Greenwood for being a Family Sponsor of our 15th Annual Auction! ✨ We couldn’t do what we do without incredible community partners who believe in our mission. We are so thankful for your support!

🪩 Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Learn more and become a sponsor here! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/W1wjP5M43mQjqtl4kUrYRQ

Photos from First Glance's post 09/20/2026

It’s been a FUN summer at Tiny Glancers! Our kids have spent lots of time playing, painting, getting creative, and even pretending to feed Miss Maddie some pretty wild foods!

This fall, we’re looking forward to all things fall... Halloween and Thanksgiving projects, seasonal activities, and lots of story times with fall-themed books!

Tiny Glancers meets every Wednesday from 5–7 PM (at the same time as The Connect), giving our kids a safe, loving place to play, learn, build relationships, and experience the love of Jesus while their moms are at The Connect. ❤️

Want to be part of it? We’d love to have you join us as a volunteer! 🫶

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943 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH
44314

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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