Why Give to CSS?

Your gift matters! Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those living with severe and persistent mental illness in Summit County.


Ways to Give

Your generosity allows us to continue to provide excellent, innovative health services in our community and beyond. Your gift is tax deductible.

DONATE ONLINE

Or, send a check to:

Community Support Services
Attn: Development
150 Cross Street
Akron, OH 44311


About Our Funds

An undesignated gift to Community Support Services helps staff transform lives through:

  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Payeeship
  • Various Therapies
  • Healthcare Clinic
  • Residential Housing
  • Employment Services
  • Homeless Outreach

Your contribution can also be designated to any of our funds, supporting specific work at CSS.

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"hope" mural on CSS building
Homeless Outreach Center Fund

Opened in 2017, the Homeless Outreach and Intake Center annually provides more than 1,000 individuals with street outreach, a day room and access to showers and laundry facilities. By contributing to this fund, you will help us purchase necessities involved in the day-to-day operations of the center, such as soap, shampoo, towels, laundry detergent and more.

Dalton Fund for Meaningful Activities

Individuals with mental illness are statistically more likely to succeed in their recovery when they participate in hobbies, social activities, exercise, sports and other leisure activities. Your gift to the Dalton Fund will mean more opportunities for staff to spend time with clients doing meaningful and fun activities such as bowling, movies, exercising and more.

Wickersham Fund for Staff Appreciation

CSS employees are the heroes of our organization. Every day they display a level of commitment, compassion and professionalism that exceeds expectations. Donations to this fund will provide opportunities for our staff to celebrate successes, and build comradery and a deeper commitment to our mission.

Residential Housing Fund

CSS manages three residential housing facilities that are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each house has 11 to 13 residents who thrive in the group home. Residents stay an average of nine to 12 months and often move into their apartments upon completion of their stay, with support from CSS community rehabilitation specialists.

Your contribution to this fund will help maintain these homes (average age: 100 years), as well as provide new furniture and recreational equipment for our residents.