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Recently, Community Support Services hosted several students from Walsh Jesuit Catholic High School to provide an overview of homelessness in Summit County.  This learning opportunity is part of the…

For many of us, including persons living with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a pet provides joy and unconditional love.  Beyond the affection offered by the pet, it is believed there are…

Big plans are underway for the Alphonso Turner Homeless Outreach Center in 2016.  Funding is nearly secured for a new Homeless Intake and Drop-In Center at 111 E. Voris Street in Akron.  Our current…

Over the past few weeks, the Community Support Services Homeless Outreach Team has been working with partner agencies to prepare for the annual Point-in-Time count.  The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is…

Community Support Services is thrilled to launch a more user friendly website to help educate the community about services available.  At times, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help.  …

For many years, Community Support Services has brought a little holiday cheer to our clients by distributing gift bags with essential items.  For 2015, we packed more than 1,600 bags.  For many of…