11/08/2025
For 25 years, Project Shine has served the Akron community with a simple mission: to make Christ known through basic home improvement. Together—through churches, youth groups, neighbors, and volunteers—we have painted homes, restored yards, and built relationships that will last well beyond any work project.
Since Covid, our ability to secure volunteers and resources has steadily decreased, even as the need has continued to grow. After prayerful consideration, we believe that the season for Project Shine has come to a close. As Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
We want to express our sincere gratitude to every volunteer, leader, homeowner, supporter, and prayer partner who walked with us. Homes were changed, yes—but hearts were changed too. The love of Christ was shared, and that impact remains.
Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for serving. Thank you for Shining.
We would love for you to share your memories and photos with us. Please post in the comments below your favorite part of Shine.
