Bridge The Village

04/23/2026

Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center is offering internship opportunities for individuals interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in advocacy and community support.

This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful work while developing valuable professional skills.

👉 Interested in applying?
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGbmTT5b
📧 [email protected]

Together, we turn purpose into impact.

04/15/2026

Come connect, learn, and explore resources available in !

We will be covering Medicaid, JFS best practices, and more. Thanks to METRO Regional Transit Authority, rides to and from the forum will be FREE. Just show this flyer to the driver!

Please register by April 21st to save your spot and enjoy lunch on us.

Sign up here: https://www.openm.org/registration

04/14/2026

🎉 Alumni Announcement

Congratulations to De'Juana Waters-Herald, Signature Class 41, on her new role as a Board Member of First Glance Student Center!

We are excited to celebrate DeJuana’s continued commitment to community service and leadership as she steps into this meaningful board role. Her dedication to making a positive impact reflects the spirit of Leadership Akron in action.

👏 Wishing you all the best, DeJuana!

04/11/2026

03/24/2026

01/23/2026

The Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center (111 E. Voris St, Akron) is open through the evening of Friday, January 23.

Residents in need can take METRO bus routes #13 or #15 to the bus stop across from the Main Post Office on Wolf Ledges Pkwy.

If you are interested in volunteering at the shelter, you can find more information at: https://www.akronemergencyshelter.org/volunteer--donate.html

No experience is necessary to volunteer. On-site training is provided. Evening crew shifts are from 6:360pm-9:00pm; morning crew shifts are from 6:30am-8:30am.

01/06/2026

Youth Voice Counts!

01/03/2026

Mark your calendar for the first Reentry Clinic of the year! 📅

Students from The University of Akron School of Law can help you with driver's license restoration and criminal record expungement for FREE on Saturday, January 24 at 9:00am at the University of Akron School of Law (150 University Ave, Akron).

To learn more, please visit: https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/reentry.dot

01/03/2026

✨💛 MLK Weekend | Youth Symposium 💛✨ Empowerment. Confidence. Community.
Join us for an inspiring symposium during MLK Weekend Akron, centered on “The Power of Infinite Hope: Comfortable in Your Skin.”

🗓 January 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
📍 John R. Buchtel CLC
1040 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44320

👩🏽‍🎓 Ages 13–24 | Young Women Welcome
Enjoy a powerful day featuring:
• Dynamic women facilitators from the City of Akron & guest speakers
• Spoken word & line dancing
• Free breakfast
• Community art project
• Breakout sessions on college & career life, healthy dating, mental health & wellness, hygiene & skincare, and navigating relationships.

👉 Register online today at: mlkakron.org
or scan the QR code to secure your spot!

01/03/2026

✨💛 MLK Weekend | Youth Symposium 💛✨ Empowerment. Confidence. Community.
Join us for an inspiring symposium during MLK Weekend Akron, centered on “The Power of Infinite Hope: Comfortable in Your Skin.”

🗓 January 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
📍 John R. Buchtel CLC
1040 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44320

👩🏽‍🎓 Ages 13–24 | Young Women Welcome
Enjoy a powerful day featuring:
• Dynamic women facilitators from the City of Akron & guest speakers
• Spoken word & line dancing
• Free breakfast
• Community art project
• Breakout sessions on college & career life, healthy dating, mental health & wellness, hygiene & skincare, and navigating relationships.

👉 Register online today at: mlkakron.org
or scan the QR code to secure your spot!

MLK2026 AkronYouth

12/31/2025

HAPPY NEW YEARS 🎉🎉🎉BRIDGE THE VILLAGE
family!!!’