Project Rise - Realizing Individual Strength Through Education | Akron Public Schools
10 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Elevators.
Eligibility
Serves homeless children in the Akron area.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
(330) 761-2969
Voice·
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Email[email protected]
Languages
Languages interpretation can be provided upon request if required to provide assistance. Request may need to be made in advance.
Application process
Call the Project RISE office for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Offers the program Project RISE (Realizing Individual Strength Through Education), a collaborative effort by Akron Public Schools, local shelters, and the community to provide educational services to children and youth who are homeless. Project RISE also has a "Love and Learn" project where volunteers sew learning dolls for children who are homeless without a permanent nighttime residence.
Last assured
12/23/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Akron Public Schools
Provides state-mandated education for youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th in Akron, Ohio. Offers Pre-Kindergarten Early Learning Program and more than 30 career programs. Provides free lunch and free breakfast for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.