helping residents achieve financial freedom.
The Akron Financial Empowerment Center helps Summit and Medina County residents build financial stability by giving them the resources to budget and save, pay down debt and boost their credit scores.
Financial Counseling
Our professional financial counselors can help you navigate financial challenges and achieve your financial goals. Counselors can help you create a budget, set savings goals, improve your credit score, or reduce your debt. Free, one-on-one financial counseling appointments are available in-person and our partner sites throughout the community, or virtually by phone or video. This program has no income restrictions.
In partnership, the City of Akron and United Way of Summit & Medina are proud to announce that the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) has moved to a new, more accessible location in the heart of downtown Akron: 37 N. High Street, Akron, OH 44308, the current United Way building.
This move reflects the unwavering commitment to making it easier for individuals and families to access the tools they need to build stronger financial futures. Whether you’re working to reduce debt, improve your credit, build savings, or navigate your taxes, the Financial Empowerment Center is here to help, and is now more accessible than ever.
Free tax prep through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program during the 2026 tax season will take place at this location.
Free parking is available around the square for Medina County appointments.
Financial Empowerment Center Appointment
Community Partner Appointment
Tax Preparation
Does your household earn less than $67,000 per year? If so, you’re eligible for FREE tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information, check out the VITA page.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Bank On Rubber City
Banking access is one key to financial empowerment. Bank On Rubber City, a coalition led by United Way of Summit & Medina and the City of Akron, is committed to helping residents access safe and affordable banking products and services.
Bank On
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