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Offers a 2 year comprehensive residential housing program for single mothers (18 years and older) with 1 or 2 children (5 years or younger). Provides child care, housing, life skills training, counseling and the opportunity to continue their education and/or work.

Provides recreational, physical fitness, arts, and structured educational programming for residents, using neighborhood school facilities. Programs may include use of gymnasium, swimming pool, track, instruction in sports, arts and crafts, games, and drill teams. Computer classes are available at one site, and computers are available to use at two sites. Participants typically help to determine programming for each site. Programs are often staffed by school personnel.

Offers a civic leadership initiative designed to educate Akron’s youth about their government, community organizations and service-led projects. Participants will learn about Akron’s history and social issues, tour City facilities and get a behind-the scenes look at how city government works. Prepares area high school students to become positive role models, and allows them to build character and develop leadership skills through training and youth council meetings.

Provides leadership training and development through several programs for potential future leaders of Northeast Ohio. Classes focus on examining diversity in the community, developing and practicing leadership skills, and creating a network among participants, and may include individual leadership assessments, small group discussion, presentations from community leaders, engagement in team projects, and review of best practices in leadership across sectors. Offers a variety of programs suited to the needs of person based on their goals, interests education and/or career.

Offers six (6) in-person or virtual sessions on leadership topics such as purpose, communication, finding solutions, team development and emotional intelligence.

Provides recreational, physical fitness, arts, and structured educational programming for residents, using neighborhood school facilities. Programs may include use of gymnasium, swimming pool, track, instruction in sports, arts and crafts, games, and drill teams. Computer classes are available at one site, and computers are available to use at two sites. Participants typically help to determine programming for each site. Programs are often staffed by school personnel.

Offers an intensive youth enrichment program aiming to develop the young leaders of the North Hill and Cascade Valley neighborhoods of Akron. Holistic support includes spiritual, academic, social, and emotional development. Urban Vision is a Christ-centered organization.

TMP offers a variety of Group Activities and Classes designed to encourage participation and education in a group setting. Class schedule changes monthly; refer to www.themainplace.org

Provides leadership training for teens to work towards creating a culture of kindness, caring, and mutual respect. Offers workshops, community events, school programs, positive role modeling, web sites and media programs. Also offers programs related to problems teens may be facing such as bullying, school violence, and other inappropriate behaviors, and will answer any related questions about these issues.

Provides an intensive youth enrichment program offering holistic support - academic, as well as social, emotional, and spiritual, with strong focus on leadership development. Urban Vision is a Christ-centered organization.

Introduces class members to challenges and opportunities unique to Geauga County. Participants gain personal access to community leaders, behind the scenes site tours, and in-depth discussions while gaining a deeper understanding of Geauga County. Class members expand their personal contacts and leverage these into a network of like-minded leaders. The Heritage Program inspires retirees and adults approaching retirement to reconnect to their community, encouraging their personal action to be part of the positive solution to some of Geauga County’s challenges. Each person’s overall experience is enhanced by the identification and achievement of personal goals in conjunction with individual efforts supporting the greater good of the county.

Offers classes to potential minority leaders to develop a more diverse talent for service on nonprofit Board of Directors through a program of leadership development, education, and service. Works to place graduates of the program on a committee or board of at least one (1) Akron area nonprofit organization within one (1) year.

Offers high school students opportunities to develop leadership skills in the schools and in the community and to attend a Summer Institute. Students focus on substance abuse prevention activities.

Provides college students with programs designed to equip them with skills, practical work experience and insights necessary to become successful in business, technical and/or allied health careers. Services include mentoring and leadership development activities. The goal is placement in a job following graduation, preferably with the sponsoring business. Also provides a support group for the parents of participants, who meet to assist the development of their children, to further their own professional development, and to plan fundraising activities. There is also an active alumni group.

Program that educates calls members about resources of the community. Classes run from September through June.

Provides Out-of-School programming that promotes youth leadership skill development; and encourages youth to serve their schools and be engaged in their communities. Encourages youth to be civically engaged and provides an opportunity for young people to have a voice in shaping the future of the community where they live.

Provides a variety of educational opportunities for individuals. Services include leadership development and an open computer lab.

Provides in-person programming at Buchtel and East Community Learning Centers (CLC). Focuses on leadership skill building and social-emotional skill building.

Local chapter members learn leadership skills and electoral practices by electing officers of the group. Monthly meetings are focused on topics related to disability advocacy and building self-advocacy skills. There are also monthly volunteering opportunities and regular social events to offer further connection to the community.

Provides opportunities for community involvement for youth, through monthly training sessions covering team building, decision making, and effective communication skills, and service learning projects which the youth create and implement.

Offers programs to girls which teach them to relate to others with increased understanding, skill, and respect along with decision making and leadership skills instruction.

Ten-month program will develop informed and committed leaders by providing participants with an understanding of the critical issues affecting the community. Leadership and stewardship capabilities will be developed to assist in resolving these issues with an emphasis on Knowledge, Skills Enhancement & Trusteeship. Community service is encouraged and contact information is provided.

Works to build leadership skills in young women. Participants gather for training sessions and panel discussions covering topics such as leadership development, social justice and positive self-image.

The mission of AALI (African American Leadership Initiative) is to identify and cultivate African American leaders in Mansfield and Richland County. AALI functions to create a network of diverse leaders with relevant opportunities to connect and contribute. AALI Social is a monthly gathering for the purpose of networking and establishing connections.