connect2akron (c2a) is an event seeking to connect college students, recent graduates, and young professionals with non-profits organizations in the Greater Akron region. c2a is a free event. This initiative is a collaborative effort among the following organizations: ArtCetera, Downtown Akron Partnership Emerging Leaders, Torchbearers, Young Professionals of Akron, the Young Black Professionals Coalition, and the Young Professionals Network of the Greater Akron Chamber. What’s the goal? To increase the connectivity of our area’s young professional population, and make a lasting impact in our community.

Last year’s c2a event surpassed the planning committee’s expectations, both in number and enthusiasm. We hope to witness outstanding results this year as well!

Parking is available in the parking garage attached to the Tangier.

Participating Non-Profits:
AAF Akron
Akron Canton Regional FoodBank CORE Young Professionals
Akron Rotary Camp
Akron Snow Angels
Akron Summit County Public Library main
Arts Administration Program (The University of Akron)
ArtsNow
Battered Women’s Shelter
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve
CANAPI
Cascade Locks Parks Association
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Crafty Mart
EANDC
Easter Seals of Northern Ohio
Goodwill
Haven of Rest Ministries
Heart to Heart Communications
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Humility of Mary Housing
Junior Women’s Civic Club
Mobile Meals
Northern Ohio Golf Charities
Not Just October
Ronald McDonald House
Rubber City Jews
Shelter Care Inc.
Stewarts Caring Place
The Love Akron Network
United Way of Summit County
Women’s Auxiliary Board of Summit County Children’s Services