Health

Faithful Servants: 
A New Way of Care 
in our Community
 (Part Two) – 2012-12-26

Human Trafficking

By Katie Sobiech

Although Sue Meyer, Medical Director, and her husband began the clinic, she says “This has been something that has been encouraged and helped by a ton of people to come into fruition.”

Local hospitals, churches, businesses and tradesmen have all played a part in this beautiful facility coming together.

“The facility was basically made over by contractors that volunteered their time. Paint stores that gave us paint. Pretty much what you see here, 98% of it was donated,” Meyer said.

Volunteers gave of themselves and their time, without expecting anything in return, to care for those who are truly in need.

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October 24, 2013
Health

Faithful Servants: 
A New Way of Care 
in our Community 
(Part One) – 2012-12-19

Human Trafficking

By Katie Sobiech

October 1st of this year marked a new day in healthcare for the Akron area.

Faithful Servants Mission (FSM), a 501c3, faith-based health care organization, opened their doors to provide free care for the uninsured. The warm, welcoming clinic provides urgent care services for the working poor who do not have health insurance.

“The hope is to combine churches and the medical profession to provide care for people who are uninsured,” Sue Meyer, Medical Director, said.

At the end of their visit, patients don’t owe a penny.

This brings in many of the sick and hurting that have not been cared for while saving them from costly emergency room visits that they cannot afford.

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October 24, 2013
Homelessness

Valor Home: Housing and Healing Homeless Veterans through Therapeutic Approach – 2012-12-13

By Katie Sobiech

Human TraffickingThis New Year is going to bring a fresh, new start for many homeless veterans – giving them the hope and healing they have needed.

On February 4th, 2013, a 30 bed facility run by Family and Community Services will open its doors to homeless veterans.

“When President Obama was elected the first time, a group of people were inspired by one of his speeches that asked ‘What can you do for your community?’ They researched and found that Northeast Ohio had the least amount of veterans homeless beds in the United States,” David Peacock, Drama Therapist, said.

So they came up with this idea.

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October 24, 2013