/news/tags/akron-homeless Akron homeless en-US Copyright Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:14:52 GMT /community/2023-11-28/summit-county-continuum-of-care-calling-for-volunteers-to-gather-data-on-homeless-population The Summit County Continuum of Care is looking for 100 volunteers in January to help gather data on those experiencing homelessness. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:14:52 GMT /community/2023-11-28/summit-county-continuum-of-care-calling-for-volunteers-to-gather-data-on-homeless-population Emma MacNiven /community/2023-01-24/outreach-groups-keep-track-of-summit-countys-increasing-homeless-population-through-annual-survey On a day in January each year, workers and volunteers from various outreach groups in Summit County go out to encampments to count how many people are seeking shelter and connect them with resources. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:04:01 GMT /community/2023-01-24/outreach-groups-keep-track-of-summit-countys-increasing-homeless-population-through-annual-survey Anna Huntsman /community/2023-01-13/akron-officials-working-to-improve-miscommunication-during-homeless-encampment-sweeps Homeless outreach advocates recently met with city officials to clarify procedures for encampment clean-ups going forward after concerns were raised late last year. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /community/2023-01-13/akron-officials-working-to-improve-miscommunication-during-homeless-encampment-sweeps Anna Huntsman /community/2022-12-16/is-akron-following-the-rules-in-homeless-encampment-sweeps-advocates-raise-concerns At a recent encampment sweep, an şŁ˝ÇĆĆ˝â°ć reporter witnessed workers take personal belongings - such as tents - to a disposal site. A consent decree instructs the city to store belongings for 30 days. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:03:21 GMT /community/2022-12-16/is-akron-following-the-rules-in-homeless-encampment-sweeps-advocates-raise-concerns Anna Huntsman /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:56 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal /news/health-science/2020-05-18/pets-need-attention-during-the-pandemic-too-oh-really Ohio businesses continue to re-open this week, and you’ve still got questions about how coronavirus will affect everything from your pets to homeless… Mon, 18 May 2020 06:58:00 GMT /news/health-science/2020-05-18/pets-need-attention-during-the-pandemic-too-oh-really Kabir Bhatia, Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2019-01-03/second-chance-village-founder-prepares-for-closing-of-homeless-camp Sunday will be the last day for Akron’s Second Chance Village. The city ordered the homeless camp closed weeks ago saying it violates zoning laws. But a… Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:23:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-01-03/second-chance-village-founder-prepares-for-closing-of-homeless-camp /news/government-politics/2018-10-17/homeless-charity-takes-legal-action-to-save-tent-city The operator of a homeless camp on Akron’s east side is suing the city. The move is aimed at keeping the tent village open despite a city-imposed… Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:08:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-17/homeless-charity-takes-legal-action-to-save-tent-city /news/community/2018-09-24/akrons-second-chance-village-prepares-for-shutdown Akron City Council has set Thanksgiving as the deadline for the shutdown of Second Chance Village.It’s been a busy week since Akron Council voted not to… Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:56:41 GMT /news/community/2018-09-24/akrons-second-chance-village-prepares-for-shutdown /news/community/2018-09-24/second-chance-village-founder-has-a-new-plan-to-help-the-homeless The Second Chance Village in Akron is going away. But the founder of the homeless encampment, and his charity that has been supporting the tent city, are… Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:25:20 GMT /news/community/2018-09-24/second-chance-village-founder-has-a-new-plan-to-help-the-homeless