Community Forum November 20, 2025

October 24, 2025

Community Forum — Akron Urban League

Community Forum

Thursday, November 20, 2025  |  5:30 – 7:00 PM
Akron Urban League
440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, OH 44307

An Evening of Information & Resources

Facilitated by John Williams, President & CEO, Akron Urban League. Learn about important program changes, connect with community organizations, and find resources for families and individuals across Akron.

Key Topics

  • Food Security — SNAP changes, standard utility allowance, work requirements, and Foodbank updates
  • Medicaid — Benefit changes, Group VIII expansion, eligibility review period
  • Child Care — Available programs (PFCC, vouchers, ECE) and family resources
  • JFS Best Practices — Notices, applying, Self-Service Portal, and document submission

Speakers / Contributors (selected):
Heather Yannayon (SNAP/Medicaid updates); Monique Rice (Child Care — Program Manager); Angela Moses (ECRC); Stephanie Carothers (JFS Deputy Director); Katie Carver Reed (Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank); and local hospital representative.

Why Attend?

This forum connects residents directly with agencies and service providers to get up-to-date information, ask questions during Q&A sessions, and access valuable community resources.

Hosted by the Akron Urban League • Empowering communities. Changing lives.

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