Our sincere thanks to the following individuals and organizations in Summit County for their endorsement of Issue 40, SCCS's renewal levy!

Organizations
  • Akron-Summit County Public Library
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Trustees
  • Akron NAACP
  • Akron Public Schools Board of Education
  • The Akron Zoo
  • Bair Foundation
  • Caring for Kids, Inc.
  • Child Guidance & Family Solutions
  • Communication Workers of America, Local 4546 (AFL/CIO)
  • Fathers and Sons of Northeast Ohio, Inc.
  • Fostering Independence, Inc.
  • Greater Akron Chamber
  • New Exodus Christian Fellowship Church
  • OhioGuidestone
  • R-D Bike Shop
  • Summit County Children Services Women's Auxiliary Board
  • Summit County Public Health
  • Tallmadge City Schools
  • Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Elected Officials
  • Tavia Galonski, JD, MBA, Summit County Clerk of Courts
  • Elliot Kolkovich, Summit County Prosecutor
  • Mayor Shammas Malik, City of Akron
Community Leaders
  • Lewis W. Adkins, President, Roetzel Consulting Solutions, LLC
  • Patrick Bravo
  • Robin Freedman
  • Douglas and Carol Hausknecht
  • Montrella Jackson
  • Donald Lykes, Fatherhood Advocate
  • Katerina C. Papas, Retired Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, Summit County Children Services
  • William A. Papas, Principal, Papas & Associates, LLC
  • Lori Porter
  • Joe Rizzo, Shelter Care
  • Jacqueline A. Silas-Butler

Make Your Endorsement

Over the past decade, the average number of children in the care and custody of SCCS has increased by over 50%. Last year, SCCS served 1 out of every 12 children in Summit County. SCCS caseworkers are among first responders to assess and investigate child abuse and neglect.

Your support is critical this year to continue to provide high quality services to the counties most vulnerable children. We would truly appreciate your endorsement of the Summit County Children Services 2024 levy campaign. To do so, please fill out and submit the form below.

Type of Endorsement