First Glance

09/04/2026

Ever wondered what First Glance is really all about?

Come & See! Join us for a tour of First Glance where you’ll get to see the space, meet some of our team, and catch the vision behind what we do and why we do it.

Whether you’ve heard about First Glance for years or you’re just learning about us, we’d love to welcome you in!

Friday, September 18 at 4 PM. Coffee & snacks provided. 943 Kenmore Blvd.

Come see it for yourself! RSVP Today! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/6HvIZ_H33790wnPcOXX5TQ

09/02/2026

Looking for a way to make an impact? Partner with us by donating an item to the silent auction at our Annual Auction!

Our Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and every donated item helps us raise funds to continue loving, serving, and pointing students and families in our community to Christ.

Have an item, experience, gift card, tickets, or something fun you’d like to donate? Check out the list above for ideas!

To donate or learn more, contact [email protected] or click here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-ZgYgL_o8Z1ZOFyztWwNjg

Your generosity makes an impact!

08/31/2026

This summer at Rec Night has been so much fun! We have been able to build great one-on-one relationships between our students and leaders. Each month, we’ve also been able to provide a fun snack or activity for the students, giving them something special to look forward to. Overall, we cannot wait to see what God has planned for Rec Night this school year!

If you’re looking for somewhere to serve, we’d love to have you join us! We’re looking for fun, Jesus-loving adults to come hang out with our 6th–12th graders and build meaningful relationships with them!

Rec Night meets every Friday from 7–9 PM.

08/29/2026

Happy Birthday, Stacy! 🎊💕

We’re so thankful for the way you love and care for our moms, volunteers, and church partners here at First Glance. Your years of kindness and consistency have made you family to so many. We love you!

Drop a comment and help us celebrate Stacy today!

08/28/2026

We had the BEST time at the Kenmore Back to School Bash on August 22!

It was so amazing seeing our community come together to support and encourage students as they head back to school! From everyone who showed up, gave, served, and played a part in making the day special, we are so thankful!

Here’s to a safe, fun, and successful school year!📚⭐️

Special shoutout to all the partners who made this possible!!
Just A Dad From Akron, The JADFA House, Compass North Church, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Keys To Serenity, Always Take the Detour, Streetlight Community Church , PLX Nutrition, Jake's Reach, Mommy Help Me, Help You, The Steel Academy, SPARK Ohio of Stark and Summit County, Eta Delta Sigma Sgrho, King's Way Church, Beyond Healthcare, The Church on the Boulevard, Harvey’s Market, Monster Hunts, OhioCAN + Rubbermaid, Kenmore for Christ

**We’re so grateful for the many individuals who also donated school supplies, hygiene items, and other resources! With so many generous contributions, we’ve listed our known organizations and community partners above, but please know every donation played a part in making this day possible!

08/26/2026

🎉 Happy 1-year work anniversary to Lena! 🎉

We are SO thankful to have Lena on the First Glance team and grateful for the energy, heart, and joy she brings to our community.

Help us celebrate Lena and one amazing year at First Glance! 🥳 🙌

08/25/2026

Want to join the FG team??

We’re looking for someone to join our LAUNCH Kenmore team! LAUNCH is our after-school program where students have a safe and consistent place to hang out, get homework help, learn about Jesus, play games, eat together, and build relationships.

If you love students and want to make a difference in our community, we’d love to have you on our team!

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply today or share this post!

08/25/2026

Happy First Glance Anniversary, Taylor! ❤️

From student to leader, you’ve become an example to so many. We’re so thankful for your leadership at LAUNCH Kenmore and the way you’ve become family to our whole community. We love you!!

Join us in celebrating Taylor today by dropping a comment!

08/24/2026

Thank you, Signal Akron for sharing this AMAZING article about the Prentiss Park Skate Park project!

We are so excited to see our community enjoy this new space, build relationships, and continue to build up Kenmore together. A HUGE shoutout to Gary Dean for leading this project and to everyone in the community who has poured their time, support, and hard work into making it possible. We can’t wait to see it continue to come to life!! 🙌

Weeks before skateboarders could ride down the new DIY quarterpipe at Prentiss Park, volunteers were raking wet concrete into its forms.

08/23/2026

It’s not too late to sign your student up for Launch Kenmore!

Our after-school program is a place for students to have fun, build relationships, learn about Jesus, get homework help, and be surrounded by caring mentors who want to see them thrive!

📚 Grades K–5th
⏰ School days | 2:30–5 PM
📍 Serving Pfeiffer Elementary, Rimer CLC & Sam Salem CLC

Sign your student up today at: https://firstglance.org/program/Launch-Kenmore/