This summer, the City of Akron proudly invested $100,000 in 49 youth-focused organizations through our new sports and wellness grants program. By supporting these groups, we're empowering young people with connection to strong role models and a safe, enriching environment. Objective 2 of the Growing Together pillar for our Together for Akron plan is to cultivate a coordinated ecosystem for student success and youth opportunity. For many grantees, it’s their first collaboration with the city—and

The next episode of Akron in Action is live! Host Alexis King sits down with Environmental Services Manager Emily Collins and Service Director Chris Ludle to talk about the work of Akron Waterways Renewed and the recent sewer rate restructuring. Listen to the full episode here: ➡️Spotify: https://bit.ly/3IqGFXY ➡️Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VmgrZF ➡️YouTube: https://bit.ly/3I0LkzX | City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office

Picking the best spot to take our kids in Akron is hard, but I think Youth Opportunity Strategist Denico Buckley-Knight and I picked some good ones in the last episode of Akron in Action! Where are some of your favorite family-friendly places in Akron? We'd love to hear them in the comments. Listen to the full episode here: ➡️Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Jokq5j ➡️Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4mqKN98 ➡️YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Hwxtkx Read the full Together for Akron plan at akronohio.gov/together