WHAT WE DO ...
Feed the Hungry
Care for the Sick
Nurture Children
Support Families
Strengthen Neighborhoods
941 Princeton Street
Akron, Ohio 44311
330.434.0110
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OPEN M
Opportunity Parish
Ecumenical Neighborhood
Ministry
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Families
This program, helps low-income and welfare families break the cycle of poverty. The intent is to
aid people, some of whom are second- and third-generation public assistance recipients, to
move toward self-sufficiency and into competitive jobs.
Families work with specialists to solve difficult pre-employment problems such as securing
affordable health care, day care, transportation and safe housing. In addition, specialists work
with families to develop problem-solving skills needed to leave public assistance programs and
enter the work force.
Families whose situation are complicated by alcohol and/or drug abuse receive qualified
treatment by OPEN M counselors and through partner agencies.
Once the family has found adequate employment, (e.g. a living wage, health benefits) the
support team continues to provide guidance for at least one year to insure the family’s success
in continuing their independence and remaining employed.
We continue to work with our core families helping move them toward education and self
sufficiency. Likewise, we refer to other agencies to provide encompassing services to our
clients, such as:
- The Benefit Bank (eligibility for government programs and filing taxes)
- CORE Furniture Bank St. Vincent De Paul Inspired (furniture, small appliances,
dishes, sheets, blankets, rugs and silverware)
- Pregnancy Care (referral for cribs, car seats and education)
- Love INC (phone services)
- Community Legal Aid (expungement, credit, debt & bankruptcy, identity theft,
driver's license suspension)
For additional information please contact: Sheila Sims
A Beacon of
Hope
in the Heart
of the
City
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