A better day starts with you.
Every day, older adults here in Northeast Ohio struggle to find the care, transportation, and support they need to live safely at home. Your generous donations help connect them to life-changing services and compassionate care.
Even a small gift can make a life-changing difference for an older adult or person with disabilities in our community. Your support helps connect people with essential Home and Community-Based Resources like nutritious meals, reliable transportation, and the medical equipment they need to stay at home.
Click here to learn more about the Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation and the impact your gift can make. Or, keep scrolling on this page to see different giving options.
Whether you are looking to donate, create a longstanding relationship with our mission, or sponsor an event or program, our Business Development Team is happy to work with you! Jessica Bader- jbader@dhad.org , 330-899-5260 Pat Clevidence- pclevidence@dhad.org , 330-889-5301 Or contact donate@dhad.org. Donations play a huge role in helping our Foundation achieve its mission. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward ensuring proper long-term care options for older adults. Your generosity can help make this possible! There are 4 ways to donate:
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Donate online
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Mail a check:
Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation
1949 Town Park Boulevard
Uniontown, OH 44685
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Participate in the Direction Home Foundation Auction. Local organizations may donate and item, gift card, activity, or raffle basket. Community members can bid on virtual auction items with all proceeds going to the Foundation. (2026 link coming soon!)
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GO TO: smile.amazon.com to create an account. Then, search for "Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging." AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon and will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
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Create a Legacy of Care by considering Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation in your estate planning. To learn more about planned giving options or to speak with someone confidentially, please contact our Foundation donor and development team.