Neighborhoods

South Street Coffee House Provides Sanctuary for the Hopeless

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Story by Chris Miller, The Akronist

Along this rough stretch of South Street, hope can be an elusive commodity, something just out of reach from the more destitute Akron residents. But at the Hope Cafe, the doors are always open to anyone, regardless of where they come from. Operated by the Akron Bible Church, this small coffee house hosts free meals, AA meetings and Bible studies, among other services for residents to whom many have turned their backs.

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February 27, 2015
Neighborhoods

Highland Square ‘little library’ offers free books with an artistic angle

 photo1The free library in Highland Square is a lending library
housed inside of a commissioned art piece. (Photo: Chris Miller)

 

Story by Thom Callahan courtesy of the Akronist

For those who appreciate art and possess a passion for books, both can be fulfilled in the courtyard adjacent to the Angel Falls Coffee Company, where the sleek, ready-to-read Highland Square Little Free Library opened recently.

“It’s a very communal thing, and I’m hoping that once the neighborhood realizes it’s here, it will become another place to meet in Highland Square,” notes Victoria Ramey.

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January 16, 2015