Project Rise has put together the following recommended resources to assist students and families who are Seeking Shelter.
Akron Public Schools Support for Students & Families Experiencing Homelessness
projectrise@apslearns.org
330.761.2969
We have information cards available for print and distribution to the groups with which we work most closely.
Community | School Staff | Family | Youth
In Another District?
614.387.7725
Hotline to get on a shelter waitlist or apply for other types of housing assistance.
330.615.0577
An Akron Shelter that maintains its own shelter waitlist.
330.434.1149
A Summit County resource for social services.
Text zip code to 898-211 for Food Pantries or Utilities Referrals
Looking for emergency food in your neighborhood?
855.560.0850
Apply for Subsidized Housing?
330.762.9621
If you have an application on file, please make sure AMHA has your most recent contact information.
A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
800.998.9454
Landlord-Tenant Issues?
330.376.6191
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
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.