Our friends help us help others

Urban Connection Ministries realizes launching and maintaining the Urbean Café is a huge task, especially in light of its role as a life-changing experience for its workers. Others have partnered with us, including:

The Job Center

The Job Center? Think of it as the Workforce Mall. The Job Center in Summit County is a facility where

more than 20 workforce service providers are housed under the same roof to better serve the needs of

both businesses and job seekers.

Working In Progress

Working In Progress is a non-profit social service agency that provides a Transition Plan for

disadvantaged African-American youth ages 14 to 18. Some youth may come from low-incoming

homes in the Akron urban area. The Transition Plan prepares and enables students to make the transition from the world of school to the world of adulthood. The agency believes that making the connection between learning and earning is the key to developing our future workforce and entrepreneurs.

KIJIJI Corporation

KIJIJI Corporation’s mission is to improve the lives of the clients it serves and provide a healthy community by teaching its clients life-balancing skills and job techniques, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

The Mocha Maiden

The Mocha Maiden has pledged to train our key people and provide ongoing support. Known as one of Akron’s best places to enjoy a cup of coffee, the Mocha Maiden is centrally located in the heart of Akron’s Historic District “where art and commerce converge.”