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Our Mission Statement

To create a mentoring home that cultivates students' God-given potential for learning, leadership, life and loving relationships.
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Our Staff

Grow. Thrive. Empower.

Our SWAG staff implement the P.U.R.P.O.S.E., serving as mentors to guide students in academics, personal development, and goal setting. With diverse experiences, they create a supportive environment where students can discover their purpose and express their individuality. Additionally, 24/7 support is provided to ensure students and families receive assistance beyond program hours, empowering students to succeed in life and education.

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Our Board of Directors

Susan Flowers

Board Chair

Snow Angels

Allen Park

Vice Chair of Board

First Congregational Church of Hudson

Matthew Guilmette

Treasure

ACRT Services

Cathy Leuenberger

Secretary

Bath Church

Shaleeta Smith

Fundraising Committee

Summit County Public Health

Karen Mitchell

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Big Brothers Big Sisters

LaKesha Brock

Board Member

Towpath Trail High School

Dominque K. Waters

Board Member

UNKNWN

Caleb Thurman

Board Member

Downtown Akron Partnership

Jeanne-Hélène Roy

Board Member

Akron Promise

Jennifer Herrick

Board Member

Akron Public Schools

Jasina Chapman

Board Member

First Energy Corp.

Melanie McNeil

Board Member

Community Activist

Contributor

Throughout the years SWAG has been supported by the generosity of the foundations that believe in the mission of SWAG. While all grants, gifts, and funds are appreciated, we would like to give a special thanks to those foundations that have given $1,000 or more to further the mission of SWAG.

First Congregational Church of Hudson

Seek Common Ground

Akron Community Foundation

GAR

The Dollar General Foundation

Akron Southeast Church of the Nazarene

Bath Church

The Huntington Foundation

The Tom, Mary, Becky Babcox Foundation

The Sisler McFawn Foundation

BMe

The Gertrude Orr Foundation

Funds Management

As a nonprofit organization, we understand that transparency and accountability are essential to building trust with our donors, supporters, and the community at large. That's why we make our Form 990 filings publicly available on our website.

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