| Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | Total served (launch to present) | 1,247 individuals | | Average daily census | 48 rooms occupied | | Diversion to permanent housing | 38% (rapid rehousing or subsidy) | | Diversion to family/friends | 27% | | Linkage to substance use treatment | 18% of eligible clients | | Reduction in local encampment fires/EMS calls | 32% (within 0.5 mile radius) | | Client-reported safety improvement | 91% (exit survey) |
1. Executive Summary Safe Landing Akron is a collaborative, low-barrier shelter and diversion program designed to provide immediate, safe overnight accommodations for individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who do not qualify for or have been turned away from traditional shelter systems due to behavioral or medical issues. Launched in response to rising unsheltered homelessness and the limitations of congregate shelters, Safe Landing Akron prioritizes harm reduction, housing-focused case management, and rapid rehousing. safe landing akron
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Former motel converted into private rooms (Summit County-owned property, managed by a lead agency, e.g., Community Support Services or Catholic Charities). | | Capacity | 40–60 single-occupancy rooms. | | Entry criteria | No sobriety requirement, no ID required at intake (obtained later for housing applications), pets allowed. | | Hours | 24/7 access; overnight stay guaranteed regardless of behavior (unless safety threat). | | Services on-site | Case management, mental health counseling, peer support, employment linkage, ID recovery, and housing navigation. | | Length of stay | 30–90 days typical, with extensions for housing waitlists or medical recovery. | | Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | Total