Akron homeless

The Summit County Continuum of Care is looking for 100 volunteers in January to help gather data on those experiencing homelessness.

On a day in January each year, workers and volunteers from various outreach groups in Summit County go out to encampments to count how many people are seeking shelter and connect them with resources.

Homeless outreach advocates recently met with city officials to clarify procedures for encampment clean-ups going forward after concerns were raised late last year.

At a recent encampment sweep, an Ideastream Public Media reporter witnessed workers take personal belongings - such as tents - to a disposal site. A consent decree instructs the city to store belongings for 30 days.

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow.

Ohio businesses continue to re-open this week, and you’ve still got questions about how coronavirus will affect everything from your pets to homeless…

Sunday will be the last day for Akron’s Second Chance Village. The city ordered the homeless camp closed weeks ago saying it violates zoning laws. But a…

The operator of a homeless camp on Akron’s east side is suing the city. The move is aimed at keeping the tent village open despite a city-imposed…

Akron City Council has set Thanksgiving as the deadline for the shutdown of Second Chance Village.It’s been a busy week since Akron Council voted not to…

The Second Chance Village in Akron is going away. But the founder of the homeless encampment, and his charity that has been supporting the tent city, are…