ACCESS Shelter, Inc., Northeast Ohio’s homeless shelter for women and children, is inviting sixth- to eighth-grade students to participate in its upcoming Learn Give Lead: Youth Impact Day, Saturday, April 18, at the shelter, 230 W. Market St. During the day, the students will have the opportunity to practice leadership skills through community involvement and service—all … [Read more...]
Jewelry Box fundraiser for ACCESS homeless shelter features more than 25,000 pieces
ACCESS, Inc., Akron’s homeless shelter for women and children, is set for its fourth-annual fundraiser The Jewelry Box, presented by Fred Martin Superstore and FirstEnergy Foundation, with more jewelry donated than ever before. The popular, community-wide jewelry sale will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Akron - Fairlawn, 3150 W. Market St., on Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...]
ACCESS shelter seeks donations for online “Christmas in July” event
ACCESS, Akron’s homeless shelter for women and children, will host an online “Christmas in July” event, Thursday, July 25, to encourage the community to “feel the spirit of the holiday season” and donate much-needed items for its residents. A few of the most-needed items on the shelter’s Amazon Wish List are pillows, umbrellas and planners. “While we may take having … [Read more...]
ACCESS homeless shelter seeks volunteers for playground build
ACCESS, Inc., Akron’s homeless shelter for women and children, is seeking volunteers to help build its new playground, provided by Myer Design Inc. and funded by an anonymous donor. Earlier this year, ACCESS announced 2019 will be its “Year of the Child.” This 12-month campaign focuses on bringing more attention to the needs of the hundreds of children served by the shelter … [Read more...]
ACCESS Shelter names new executive director
After months of searching, ACCESS Shelter, Northeast Ohio’s homeless shelter for women and children, has named Jackie Hemsworth its next executive director. Previously, Hemsworth was the director of Advancement and has been the acting interim executive director since February. ACCESS’ previous executive director, Lynn Budnick, passed on Feb. 13, after a long and courageous … [Read more...]
