Homelessness has been one of the problems plaguing the greater Akron community for some time, and one organization is using their collaborative spirit to try and lend a helping hand. Family Promise of Summit County started serving the community in 2004. Executive Director Jeff Wilhite joined us in the studio today to talk about non-profits, […]
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Hitting some golf balls in the snow sounds like a good time, right? Well, the folks from the Akron Rotary Camp are holding their annual fundraiser where people can hit some balls, eat some chili, and support a great cause. Mella Castner, the Executive Director of the Akron Rotary Camp, along with Nathaniel “Thane” Billow
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As we journey into the new year, many people are erasing the stigma surrounding mental health, and one local woman is changing people’s view of mental health issues through artwork. Kimmy Henderson, the creator of the Bipolar Butterfly Project joined us in studio to talk about how the project got started as well as how
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The 2024 Ohio Entertainment Awards is around the corner highlighting some of the state’s most talented up and coming actors and musicians. Akron native and actor Dreday Williams , co-founder of the event joined us at WAOH-TV to talk about this year’s awards ceremony along with other events going on the weekend of November 15-17.
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One of the great non profits in the area is continuing to build relationships and support the community through their work and dedication to building people up. Caleb Yanno, Executive Director for the Akron Dream Center joined WAOH to talk about their mission as well as discuss their upcoming fundraiser gala on October 13. Caleb
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Education was at the forefront in Highland Square as people gathered for lunch to addresshomelessness and how a community can do their part to help as well as raise awareness.This important discussion entitled “There’s No Place Like Home” took place at House ThreeThirty late Wednesday morning. Akron Snow Angels, a non-profit organization put the eventtogether
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The 86th annual All-American Soap Box Derby wraps up its week-long event today with the World Championship races. Watch WAOH’s story on the 2024 AASBD World Championship here.
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2024 All American Soap Box Derby Parade and Opening Ceremonies
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Akron Makerspace carved out a space for creation, innovation and collaboration in the historic former BF Goodrich manufacturing complex. WAOH presents a feature story on this unique volunteer run operation located in the Canal Place complex in downtown Akron.
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Andrew Rome discusses what it is like at Haymaker Farmers Market on Good Morning Akron
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