The Summit Lake Build Corps hires teens to work and teaches life skills. Author: Carl Bachtel Updated: 1:38 AM EST January 29, 2021
AKRON, Ohio They say home is where the heart is, but Akron s Summit Lake neighborhood has a heart that needs some healing. I think the broader reputation for Summit Lake is somewhat negative, Summit Lake resident Stephanie Leonardi, aka Leo, says. In an effort to change those perceptions and improve the area, she founded Summit Lake Build Corps. It used to be just watering gardens and picking up trash but over time, we found that building was something we could repeat every weekend, she said.