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 at our Kenmore location, and our partner sites throughout the community, or virtually by phone or video. This program has no income restrictions.
Financial Empowerment Center Appointment
Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment at one of our Financial Empowerment Center locations:
Community Partner Appointment
Schedule in-person appointments at our community partner satellite sites:
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Helen Arnold, McEbright, North and Robinson Family Resource Centers.
At this time, FRC appointments are only available to Akron Public Schools families and staff.
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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“The judgment free zone made me feel comfortable and confident. We were able to buy a home, save money, and break down debt.”