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Support Families like Tiffany and John's

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and at Family Promise, we have much to be thankful for and celebrate. This year, we served more...

New Intern Focuses on Trauma Informed Care

Family Promise is pleased to welcome intern, Brittnee Smith, to the team! Brittnee is a senior at the University of Akron, pursuing a...

Family Promise Welcomes New Board Member - Renee Nied

Family Promise volunteers, staff, and Board, welcome Renee Nied to the Board of Directors. Renee had been looking for a way to be...

Inaugural Fun Week is a Blast

During the week of August 7th, we partnered with Akron Public Schools' Project Rise to bring the inaugural "Fun Week!" to all of the kids...

Success Story - Michael Utilizes Public Resources to Gain Independence

Michael and his family became homeless because his lease was up and he had nowhere to go when he moved out. "I was living with family and...

Homelessness to Hope - A Mother's Journey to Sustainability

Since 2004, Family Promise of Summit County has helped families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence. We recently...