Social Services Day gave Signature 41 a deeper look into the challenges, opportunities, and bright spots shaping our community. From hearing firsthand experiences of those facing hardships to witnessing the impact of organizations providing critical support, the class gained a new perspective on the role of social services in creating lasting change. A huge thank you to United Way of Summit & Medina, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, and Alpha Phi Alpha Homes for hosting, and to Kim Phan Wolff for sponsoring the much-needed coffee! And of course, a special shoutout to our incredible speakers who shared their expertise and passion for strengthening our community: Andre Campbell, Chief Diversity Officer, United Way of Summit & Medina, Signature 38 Tanya Kahl, Vice President, 211 & Basic Needs, United Way of Summit & Medina Terri Burns, Director, County of Summit Department of Job and Family Services, Signature 35 Stephanie Dodson, Deputy Director, Family and Adult Services Cathi Rufener, Deputy Director, Elder and Disabled Services Monique Rice, Program Manager, Administrative Services Heather Yannayon, Deputy Director, Workforce and Program Services Colleen Benson, Chief Development Officer, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Signature 40 Katie Carver Reed, Vice President & COO, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Signature 37 Shana Miller, Interim Executive Director, Summit County Continuum of Care Steve McGarrity, Executive Director, Community Legal Aid Services Inc, Signature 37 Joe Scalise, Director, Housing Services, United Way of Summit & Medina Jackie Hemsworth, Executive Director, Access, Inc., Signature 40, Moderator Albert Bragg Jr. Ph.D., Executive Director, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes Inc., Signature 39 Teresa Stafford, CEO, Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center, Signature 41 Debbie Barry, Deputy Director, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Karla McDay, Founder & Director, Harmony House Inc., Signature 38 Jeff Wilhite, Executive Director, Family Promise of Summit County, Signature 7 Annie McFadden, Interim President & CEO, United Way of Summit and Medina, Signature 37 Nathan Briggs, Executive Director, Autism Society of Greater Akron Madhu Sharma, Executive Director, International Institute of Akron Dr. Aimee Budnik, Vice President of Operations, Community Action Akron Summit
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