Barberton Forward: Neighborhoods First

Mayor Judge’s Barberton Forward: Neighborhoods First Initiative addresses issues that are important to our residents and helps strengthen our neighborhoods through the delivery of medical, financial, educational and recreational services.

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What We Aim to Accomplish

Barberton Forward: Neighborhoods First has 3 main goals.

1 Improve the safety and appearance of our neighborhoods

2 Create and promote Barberton neighborhoods

3 Improve the quality of life for Barberton residents

How We Meet Community Needs

Find information about the services, programs, and collaborations that are a part of the Barberton Forward: Neighborhoods First Initiative.

COVID Vaccination Event

The City of Barberton and AxessPointe Community Health Centers, Barberton teamed up for a vaccination event at the Prince of Peace Church. AxessPointe received five-hundred (500) COVID vaccines to be distributed to the community....

Helping Hands Program

Helping Hands is the name of Mayor Judge's team for Barberton's Adopt-A-Road Program. This program supports volunteer efforts for litter clean-up across Barberton. Ready to lend a helping hand to make a difference? Reach out to learn more about the Adopt-A-Road Program.

Change for Change

Change for Change is a monthly fundraising event sponsored by Mayor William B. Judge and the City of Barberton and hosted in a local Barberton establishment. These events bring the community together to socialize while providing an opportunity to support local...

Christmas in July Collection Drive

Our Christmas in July event has ended for the year. Thank you to everyone who donated. Check back in the future for details on the 2024 Christmas in July. Each year from July 1 - 31, the City of Barberton accepts donations to our community-wide collection drive. You...

Sanitizing Products Distribution

To help combat the flu, COVID, and other viruses and bacteria, The City of Barberton distributed hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, cleaner, and sprays to Barberton businesses, organizations and community members. This distribution was made possible thanks to a generous donation from Malco Products.

Jam the RV School Supply Drive

The City of Barberton and Mayor Judge host an annual school supplies drive for Barberton City School District students at Lake Anna. The generosity of our local businesses and families helps to ensure our community has easy access to the essentials needed to succeed in their studies.

City of Barberton Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

A collaboration between the Mayor’s Office and our future leaders of the City of Barberton, the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council encourages students to become active participants in their local government and community by working with city leaders to address issues that directly affect young people in the city while learning how the city government operates.

Mobile Community Access & Response Center

Recreational vehicle directly delivers government and social services to low and moderate-income neighborhoods, helping to foster better connections between residents and the local government. The Mobile Community Access & Response Center was funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).