The mission of akron summit community action, INC. Is to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency. The broad objectives of the agency are: to provide quality services to low-income individuals and families; to advocate for a poverty-free community; to assist families to become self-reliant; to stimulate expansion of economic opportunity for the poor and the community through economic development-related activities; to maximize operational efficiency; to become a pacesetter for other community action agencies by encouraging and implementing innovative programs; to provide and encourage community leadership in matters that affect low-income individuals and families.