Resources

Project Rise has put together the following recommended resources to assist students and families who are Seeking Shelter.


Project Rise

Akron Public Schools Support for Students & Families Experiencing Homelessness
projectrise@apslearns.org
330.761.2969


Information Cards

We have information cards available for print and distribution to the groups with which we work most closely.

Community | School StaffFamily | Youth


Ohio Department of Education Homeless Resources

In Another District?
614.387.7725


United Way Housing Hotline and Shelter Options Summit County

Hotline to get on a shelter waitlist or apply for other types of housing assistance.
330.615.0577


Harvest Home

An Akron Shelter that maintains its own shelter waitlist.
330.434.1149


United Way Social Service Referrals

A Summit County resource for social services.
Text zip code to 898-211 for Food Pantries or Utilities Referrals


Akron Canton Foodbank

Looking for emergency food in your neighborhood?
855.560.0850


Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

Apply for Subsidized Housing?
330.762.9621

If you have an application on file, please make sure AMHA has your most recent contact information.


Community Legal Aid

A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
800.998.9454


Fair Housing Contact Services

Landlord-Tenant Issues?
330.376.6191


Safe Landing, Street Outreach, and the Highlands

Provides emergency services to youth, ages 11-17, who are experiencing a crisis.

SOS is Shelter Care’s only non-residential program that assists at-risk and homeless youth, ages 16-24.

Hotline: 330.784.7200


National Runaway Safeline

1.800.Runaway


988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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