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Summit County Area Services Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off & Community Medal Award

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We fight poverty with love

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By providing programs that serve the body, mind and soul, The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it.

Utility Assistance

During a long, cold winter, your heat bill swells and you receive a notice from your energy provider that all utilities will be disconnected unless you can pay the overdue balance. Or, maybe a job loss forced you to choose between paying rent or paying your electric bill. You chose rent and just received an electric shut off notice. We maybe able to help.

Residents within Summit County in need of gas or electric assistance due to a current disconnection notice may apply once every 12 months. They must be eligible according to program and income guidelines. Calls are taken every Monday at 9 am, first come first serve only for intake when funding is available. The resident will be called back and given an appointment for the same week if eligible.

We occasionally have funding for water, please call for more information.

Rent Assistance

When you don’t know where the money for your next rent payment is coming from, if funding is available, we may be able to help.

Helping the Homeless

Hot Shower Program
The Hot Shower Program is available to individuals in need at both our Akron and Barberton locations. All showers include soap, shampoo, razor, and a clean fresh towel. Individuals must provide a valid picture ID.

Akron Location
Hot showers are available to individuals in need Monday through Friday, between 9 am – 10:15 am, and 12 pm - 2:15 pm, at 190 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH, 44302.

Barberton Location
Hot showers are available to individuals in need Monday through Friday, between 10 am - 11:15 am, and 12:45 pm - 2 pm, at 560 W. Wooster Rd., Barberton, OH, 44203.

H.U.G.S. for the Homeless
H.U.G.S. (Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks) for the Homeless provides a variety of new, clean undergarments, socks, hats, and gloves for those we serve. This program is available at both Akron and Barberton locations. We need donations to provide new, packaged men’s, women's, boys and girls undershirts, underpants, and white athletic socks in all sizes to our clients and neighbors in need.

Diaper Assistance

The Salvation Army of Summit County Area Services offers feminine hygiene products, incontinent products, and diapers to individuals and families in need. This program is available at both Akron and Barberton locations

Akron Location: Diaper assistance is available to individuals and families in need Monday through Friday, between 9 am – 3 pm, at 190 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH, 44302.

Barberton Location: Diaper assistance is available to individuals and families in need on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 11 am – 1 pm, at 560 W. Wooster Rd., Barberton, OH, 44203.

Case Management

The Salvation Army of Summit County Area Services is here to walk with our neighbors through life’s challenges. By providing wrap-around services and case management, we empower individuals and families with the support they need to overcome barriers and move toward a brighter future.