Akron Life November 2023

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The Salvation Army 190 S. MAPLE ST., AKRON SALVATIONARMYAKRON.ORG

When people think of the Salvation Army, they think of red kettles at Christmas, thrift stores and donating used clothing and furniture. But there is so much more to the Salvation Army! The Salvation Army came to a booming Akron in 1886, full of rubber workers making good wages and raising Cain in local saloons. Through the heyday of the Ohio and Erie Canal into the Great Depression, the Salvation Army served destitute people with soup, soap and salvation. Today, in a different landscape, the Salvation Army remains committed throughout Summit County to hurting and lost people, offering help and hope, life skills and programs that transform and connections that nourish well-being. Whether it’s hot showers and clothing for homeless people, daily cooked meals, study supplies for students, rent, utility and mortgage assistance, early childhood education so parents can work or safe gym programs, the Salvation Army is here for good with your help! Call 330-762-8481. ldeastream Public Media is a beacon of truth, knowledge and inspiration for Northeast Ohio. It is dedicated to fostering a community built on fairness, understanding and cultural enrichment by providing a diverse array of content, including news and information, arts and entertainment, classical and jazz music and educational resources. The services Ideastream provides allow it to connect with its audience on many levels. Through radio and TV broadcast chan nels, digital and on-demand distribution, Ideastream is committed to meeting its audi ence where and when they need it. Whether you’re looking for local news with regional relevance on WKSU, inspiring arts and entertainment and award-winning edu cational programming on WVIZ or timeless classical and jazz music on WCLV, Ideastream takes you there.