AKRON — Sisters With a Vision and Community Brothers are hosting the third annual Hoops for Homeless this Saturday at the Ed Davis Community Center in Akron.

The event raises money and collects toiletries to support organizations that assist youth and adults experiencing homelessness, including Project Rise, Safe Landing, and Summit County Continuum of Care.

The charity basketball game is a friendly matchup between Akron police officers and firefighters. There will be music and other activities for families to enjoy.

It begins at 1 p.m. and goes until 3 p.m.

For admission, guests are encouraged to make a monetary donation or donate items such as shampoo, body products, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, school supplies, backpacks, and gift cards in $10 incremen

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