ACCESS Women's Shelter and Girls on the Run are among the many organizations serving local girls and women that are helped by the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation. The Fund was established in 1993 as a permanent endowment committed to encouraging the advancement of Summit County women and girls. To date, it has grown to nearly $3 million and awarded more … [Read more...]
Access women’s shelter wants runners to ‘Kick Up Your Heels’
Whether it's stilettos, kitten, sling back or wedges, strap 'em on and race to the finish the line for the third annual Kick Up Your Heels 5K, 1M walk and Stiletto Sprint on Saturday, May 11. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the event starting and finishing at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. The race will benefit the ACCESS homeless shelter, providing funds for costs of … [Read more...]
Runners strap on stilettos for women’s shelter
Show off your best pair of heels for the Second Annual Kick Up Your Heels 5K, 1M walk and Stiletto Sprint on May 12. Open to men and women, registration begins at 7 a.m. with the event starting and finishing at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. The race will benefit the ACCESS homeless shelter, providing funds for costs of maintaining the shelter and programs they offer to the … [Read more...]
