First Quarter In: New CEO “Thrilled at the New Opportunities” Role Provides as Older Adult Needs Continue to Grow

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, the designated office implementing federal and state programs for older adults in Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne Counties is…
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Direction Home now accepting referrals to County-funded Aging in Place Program

Ilene Shapiro – Summit County Executive FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 26, 2024 SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and…
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Stark Age Friendly Needs Assessment- February 2024

Stark County has completed the first phase of the AARP Age Friendly process, presenting the findings of its Needs Assessment in February 2024.  Age Friendly Stark Data Deck Age Friendly Stark…
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2024 Sponsorship Opportunities Announced

Have you or your organization been searching for a way to get involved and make a big impact on the community? Are you eager to support something that touches the lives of everyone? Consider…
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Direction Home Provides Tablets and Tech Education in Summit County Thanks to Summit County Executive Collaboration

As part of the $8 million dollars granted to Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities this past fall from Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s office, tablet dispersal and…
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Direction Home helps Anita make her home accessible

Anita, an Akron resident and native, needed help making her home livable for her late husband Ken. Direction Home got her the help she needed. Up until Ken passed away, Anita was his sole…
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1/5/2024 RFP Posting

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities (DHAD) is soliciting proposals for The U.S. Administration of Community Living Older Americans Act Title-III B, Title-III C, Title-…
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50 Years of Service: Ohio Area Agencies on Aging Celebrate Milestone Anniversary

50 Years of Service: Ohio Area Agencies on Aging Celebrate Milestone Anniversary In a momentous celebration, the Area Agencies on Aging in Ohio proudly mark their 50th anniversary, a testament to…
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