Greenleaf Family Center

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Greenleaf Family Center Turns 100 in 2012!

Greenleaf Family Center has been serving families in our community for 100 years! We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2012 and we invite you to Celebrate the Centennial with us! Not only will Greenleaf Family Center be celebrating 100 years of service this year, but we will also be moving to a new location in May 2012. Stay tuned for an official move-in date and grand opening celebration early this summer!

About

Greenleaf Family Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) social service organization that has served families since 1912. Beginning as the Charity Organization Society of Akron, Greenleaf opened under the auspices of Goodyear founder F. A. Seiberling and Firestone founder Harvey Firestone. The original mission of 100 years ago continues today as Greenleaf Family Center endeavors to strengthen families in our community through counseling, education, and support.

Through 16 different programs, Greenleaf Family Center serves nearly 8,000 individuals annually who face the challenges of daily living and personal crises that arise from a variety of problems, including personal adjustment, marital problems, teenage parenting, alcohol and drug addictions, financial instability, school adjustment and lack of employment.

Services include: Individual, Family and Group Counseling, Tri-County Employee Assistance Program, Educational Programs, Family Support Programs, Financial Services for Families, an Employment Assessment Program, Community Services for & of the Deaf, At-Risk Youth, as well as, School-Based Programs.

The agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health as an outpatient mental health facility, is a member of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, as well as the Alliance for Children and Families.

Mission

Greenleaf Family Center strengthens families in our community through counseling, education and support.

Vision

Greenleaf Family Center will be the agency in which the community chooses to invest because of our leadership, quality and responsiveness.

Core Values

Family – The family, however defined, is the essential source of strength and support.

Respect – Every person is recognized as having inherent worth and is accorded the highest degree of respect at all times.

Integrity – All actions are undertaken in an ethical manner, faithful to our Mission.

Interdependency – All clients, staff, Trustees and volunteers are mutually dependent in fulfillment of our Mission.

Excellence – Only our best effort is acceptable in the achievement of quality.

Events:

Night at the Races Fundraiser- March 10th, 2012

Newsletters

Check out the January 2012 Newsletter (pdf format)

Check out the Fall 2011 Newsletter (pdf format)

Check out the Summer 2011 Newsletter (pdf format)

Donations

Greenleaf Family Center appreciates donations of any amount to benefit its programs and services. Donations are used to advance and sustain the programs of Greenleaf Family Center and have a direct impact on the lives of families we serve. All donations are tax-deductible.

We thank you in advance for your support.

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