Start a neighborhood group
Get involved! Get organized! You can change your personal world - or the whole world - by getting together with like-minded individuals to form groups that are powerful enough to make a lasting difference.
No matter your interests or concerns, there are others in our community who are interested, too. Are you passionate about running, independent film, being a mom, walking your dog, reading, improving the neighborhood, gardening, knitting, art, practicing Chinese? Don't want to go it alone? We're here to help.
Resources for Starting a Group | Existing Neighborhood Groups |
Start a Neighborhood Watch | Meetups and Interest Groups
Resources for Starting a Community Group
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Akron Neighborhood Partnership Program
Neighborhood Leadership Institute
Neighbors Day Akron
Join an Existing University Park Neighborhood Group
BETTIE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP
Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Willard Church of Christ, located at 742 Johnson St., Akron, 44306. Details here
PERKINS STREET AREA ACTION GROUP
Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the basement meeting room of the Summa Health System building located at 55 Arch Street on the Akron City Hospital campus. Details here
JEWETT/UPSON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP
Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Open Door Assembly of God Church, located at 742 Upson St. Akron, 44305. Details here
WILMOTT STREET AREA NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP
Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church Parish Center, located at 834 East Exchange St., Akron, 44306. Details here
LEGGETT/UA NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP
Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the meeting room at Leggett CLC, located at 619 Sumner St., Akron, 44311. Details here
Start a Neighborhood Watch
If your neighborhood doesn't have a neighborhood watch group, consider starting one. Download and review this information packet and then contact the Akron Police Department's COPS Unit at 330-375-2568 if you need additional information and to schedule your first meeting.
