Education

Akron Metropolitan 
Housing Authority: Part Five – 2012-08-15

By Katie Sobiech

As we wrap up this series on the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), we hope to have portrayed the many facets of what they do for our community.

Though a 5-part series cannot capture this organization in its entirety, there is more to be discovered by those who would like to seek it further.

Whether you would like to volunteer your time and talents, look into this as a place of employment, or apply for housing, this is a group that focuses on providing the all-around best when it comes to community interests.

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October 23, 2013

Education

Akron Metropolitan 
Housing Authority: Part Four – 2012-08-08

By Katie Sobiech

It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child, and from what those at the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) have seen, this statement has proven itself to be true. The needs of growing children are multi-faceted and require many different types of support.

One great need that AMHA has recognized is the importance of providing a safe, secure environment for kids to live. And in order to do that, they must help stabilize their parents.

“It’s not uncommon to see low-income families move two or three times in a year. That kid never gets stability in terms of where they’re living. You’re thinking about the importance of relationships and friends and being a part of and connected to the school. If you’re moving all the time you’re never going to really get those roots,” Anthony O’Leary, Executive Director of AMHA, said.

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October 23, 2013

Education

Akron Metropolitan 
Housing Authority: Part Three – 2012-08-01

By Katie Sobiech

Early childhood education has been on the forefront of many minds, including County Executive Russ Pry. The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) doesn’t ignore that, but hopes to line up with Pry’s vision and the county initiative.

Pry developed Summit County’s First Things First, a county effort for early childhood education, as he recognized the importance of touching the lives of children early on in their development.

“We really follow the things that they’re trying to do. They’ve identified priorities and the outcome so we want to make sure that we’re consistent with the goals of the community,” Chris Yuhasz, Community Relations Director, said of working side by side with First Things First.

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October 23, 2013