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The Front Porch | South Street Ministries

798 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44311

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
There are no restrictions for this service.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Varies. Generally South Street Ministries assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm and on Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm during Tuesday Reentry Support Meeting. Other hours by appointment. Porchlight Coffee Co.: Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Support Group Meeting Schedule (call the office to verify):
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings:
Attitude Adjustment: Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Open to all. Tuesday Men's and Women's Reentry: Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Open to all. Tuesday AA: Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Open to all. Thursday AA (Men's Big Book): Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Open to men. Friday AA (Post Office Group): Friday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Open to men.
  • Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Meeting:
Saturday CA: Saturday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
  • General Support:
Remnant at Work Ministries: 2nd and 4th Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:30pm.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meeting:
Addicts in Recovery: Sunday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Open to all.
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information and a support group schedule. Walk in for scheduled support group meetings.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Offers a community gathering place that is an alternative to the streets and bars. Supports people in transition by providing recreational activities, drug- and alcohol-recovery meetings, employment training, job referrals, special events and speakers, and volunteers and staff to speak to individuals in crisis.
Last assured
04/13/2026
Providing organization
South Street Ministries
Offers a variety of faith-based support programs. Provides services to ex-offenders including the Reentry Support Group and connection to resources to support reentry. Offers youth programming and community engagement to residents of Akron's Summit Lake and South Akron neighborhoods. Operates a community gathering place known as the Front Porch that is an alternative to the streets and bars. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).
The Front Porch | South Street Ministries