Furnace Street Mission

The Furnace Street Mission (FSM) has been an integral part of downtown Akron, Ohio, and the local community since 1926. Originally founded by the Reverend Bill Denton, FSM humbly started with a few programs aimed at helping the area’s unserved needy. Over the years FSM has been blessed and able to expand programs throughout Akron and the Summit County area.

While maintaining our initial mission to the area’s needy citizens, we now work closely with victims of crime, abuse and violence, as well as ministering to the needs of the community’s police and fire officers.

We invite you to spend time visiting this website to reflect on FSM’s 80 years of service to the citizens of Akron, to become aware of our current programs, and to help us better serve God and this community in the future.