Archives by Month: August 2022

2021 Summit DD Annual Report

Last year marked the final year of our 2019-2021 Long Range Plan. This plan focused on ensuring quality services, empowering and engaging our workforce and securing sustainability for future generations. With help from our partners, dedicated staff and our supportive community, we embraced these goals.

Read the online annual report here and discover how Summit DD and our partners empower our community and build meaningful connections throughout Summit County every day.

Summit DD staff cheering together at the Akron Pride Festival.

Celebrating Pride for All

Summit DD was proud to sponsor and participate in the 2022 Akron Pride Festival! More than 100, Summit DD team members and their families took to the streets of Akron over the weekend to show Pride for All.

“At Summit DD, we believe that the strongest communities are built by the abilities of all people. There is no exception to that. We are truly proud to be part of the Akron Pride Festival. I am also overwhelmed by the support of our Summit DD staff. They live our mission and represent our core values. I am humbled by that,” proudly shared Lisa Kamlowsky, Summit DD’s Superintendent. Read More ›

Darick, a local artist, standing in front of his artwork.

Darick’s Marvelous World

Darick’s marvelous world of art is like being transported into a comic book! You’re surrounded by heroes, villains, and whimsical worlds full of fantasy. You can see his passion in every piece. As we all know, Clark Kent has his Superman side. Bruce Wayne has Batman. Darick has his very own alter ego, the Joker. In fact, he created a cosplay costume from scratch and uses the Joker persona to promote his art shows in a fun and edgy way. Many of the businesses in downtown Canton are very familiar with Darick dropping by to film a scene for his newest promotional video. Read More ›

Rachel, a local Akron artist, standing in front of two pieces of art at the Summit Artspace.

Rachel: My World In Color

Step into the vibrant world of Rachel, a local Akron artist who’s work is being featured at the Summit Artspace for the very first time. Her dynamic paintings feature mandalas and floral motifs, or as Rachel calls it “a celebration of life.” This exhibition also celebrates the partnership between Summit Artspace and Summit DD to help ensure artists of all abilities have the opportunity to share their work with the world. Read More ›

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