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The newsroom.

Coverage, video, photo stories and program updates from Akron. We link to original publishers rather than republishing their work.

A Pathway to Purpose graduate holding a certificate of completion with Mia and Marcel McDaniel.
Pathway to Purpose · Article

In Akron, Pathway to Purpose combines job training and violence intervention for young adults

Signal Akron follows the inaugural Pathway to Purpose cohort and explores how workforce preparation, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and violence intervention work together to help young adults build sustainable careers.

Signal Akron · 2026

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Safe Passages · Video

Safe Passages founder explains effort to keep Akron students safe

Beacon Journal video coverage of the Safe Passages effort and why trusted adults along school routes matter for Akron students.

Akron Beacon Journal · April 7, 2026

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Safe Passages · Video

Safe Passages in motion

Vertical footage from the street showing Safe Passages routes in action.

Instagram · 2026

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Community Violence Intervention · Video

State of the City: Akron Mayor acknowledges Marcel McDaniel

The Akron Mayor recognizes Marcel McDaniel and the community violence intervention work happening across the city.

Instagram · 2026

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Events · Video

Wealth Building Wednesdays

A recurring community session on money, ownership, and building stability, held on the last Wednesday of each month.

Instagram · Last Wednesday of each month

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Marcel McDaniel at the Giffords Center Community Violence Intervention Conference.
Community Violence Intervention · Update

National learning at the Giffords Center CVI Conference

Non Stop Growth leadership joins national practitioners to sharpen Akron's community violence intervention practice.

Non Stop Growth · 2026

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Community photographs

Out where the work happens.

Marcel McDaniel and Larry Dawson Sr seated at a Non Stop Growth table at a community event.
Marcel McDaniel and Larry Dawson Sr representing Non Stop Growth at a community event.
Young readers with Jeremiah Rowe of Earn 2 Keep and Marcel McDaniel holding books in a gymnasium.
Next Chapter Leaders: Literacy program with Jeremiah Rowe (Earn 2 Keep) and Marcel McDaniel.
Marcel McDaniel at the Giffords Center Community Violence Intervention Conference.
Marcel McDaniel at the Giffords CVI Conference.
Marcel and Mia McDaniel sharing a meal at a local restaurant.
Marcel and Mia McDaniel stopping for a bite at a local restaurant after a Community Health Event.
Black and white portraits of Marcel McDaniel and Mia McDaniel of Non Stop Growth.
Marcel McDaniel, Executive Director, and Mia McDaniel, Operations Director, featured in coverage of Pathway to Purpose.
A Pathway to Purpose graduate holding a certificate of completion with Mia and Marcel McDaniel.
A Pathway to Purpose graduate receives a certificate of completion in Akron, Ohio.
Marcel and Mia McDaniel standing together in front of a Patterson Park mural in Akron, Ohio.
Marcel and Mia McDaniel, co-founders of Non Stop Growth.

Press and media kit

For journalists and partners.

  • Organization overview and fact sheet
  • Leadership biographies
  • Logo files
  • Approved photographs with captions
  • Nonprofit information: 501(c)(3), EIN 92-2833262

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