Neighborhoods

Creative Call: 
The “Man-Up” Neighborhood Movement – 2012-09-05

Man Up Movement

By Katie Sobiech

Jonathan Greer is a man on a mission.

A father of two sons, Jonathan has a passion for encouraging men to be present and active in the lives of their children. Rarely will you see him without his 3 year old son, Jonathan Jr., by his side. Whether at an event, meeting, prayer time or work…his son spends most of his time with him – watching what his dad does and how he lives his life.

“My oldest is with me all the time, he helps me set up (for events) and hangs with me,” Jonathan said.

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October 23, 2013
Neighborhoods

Dignity vs. Dependency: How One Akron Ministry is Changing 
Their Community Part Two – 2010-04-19

By: Katie Sobiech

It’s been two years since catching up with Urban Vision, an inner city ministry located in the North Hill area. Since then, much has changed for the better, including a growing number of programs, incentives and kids and families in attendance.

“We’ve changed our after school program. We do it in a completely new way,” Rodney Matthews said.

The after school program is now called “Set on Success” (S.O.S.), instilling the importance of education into the children. Participants meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.

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July 31, 2013