East Akron Neighborhood Reborn

2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04 All day

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is offering residents in the below highlighted East Akron neighborhood home repair projects during our Neighborhood Reborn event. During two volunteers days, a resident led neighborhood revitalization will take place in this community, with assistance from volunteers, Habitat staff and Summit County Public Health to complete the following tasks:

  • Critical Home Repairs – Homeowners Apply Today!
  • General Landscaping Assistance & Solar Powered Security Light Installation
  • Public Space Improvements

APPLY FOR A HOME REPAIR PROJECT HERE: View Application Here Don’t have access to the internet or a printer? No problem! Give us a call and we can mail you an application or stop by our offices to pick one up. Some common home repair projects include window and door replacement, porch repair, ramp installation, installation of interior accessibility aids or modifications, etc. Learn more about available home repair projects and eligibility requirements here: Learn more about Habitat’s Home Repair Program.  

NR May 2024 map

NR May 2024 map

What are we trying to do?

  1. Create Sense of Community – residents, community associations and partners identifying with the neighborhood, feel connected and support one another
  2. Create Social Cohesion – residents, community associations and partners have the willingness and competency to work cooperatively
  3. Improve Housing – help residents have decent, safe, stable, affordable housing
  4. Improve Safety – help residents have a sense of personal and neighborhood safety

  Questions? Contact us at habitat@hfhsummitcounty.org or by calling (330)745-7734

Related upcoming events

  • 2026-06-05 9:00 am - 2026-06-06 3:00 pm

    Habitat for Humanity of Summit County’s Neighborhood Network is hosting a Neighborhood Reborn volunteer community event to unite neighbors and revitalize a neighborhood in Barberton.

    Friday & Saturday - June 5th-6th - 9AM-3PM

    FREE Landscaping Assistance & Solar Powered Security Lights

    • Access application online by scanning the QR code or contact us to receive an application by mail
    • Projects can include lawn mowing, power washing, mulching, trash removal, and more!
    • Applications due by May 20th to Habitat offices Applications here

    View event flyer here: https://hfhsummitcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Barberton-NR-Flyer-.pdf

    Sign Up to Volunteer: Looking for volunteers Saturday, June 6th

    • All equipment and materials provided
    • Build community by working with neighbors
    • Have fun supporting your community
    • Help with landscaping projects including weeding, mulching, picking up trash, and more! Sign up to volunteer here.