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Emergency Shelter for Women & Children in Summit County, OH. Sheltering homeless women and children in Summit County since 1984.

10/09/2026

We want to thank Thompson Electric, Inc. Ohio for making an in-kind donation of essential, dignifying items to ACCESS, as well as a generous financial gift. 💜

Our shelter is consistently reminded of the generosity of community partners like Thompson Electric. Donations like these take one less worry off the shoulders of the women and families we serve as they work to rebuild their lives and create a better future.

We are incredibly grateful for Thompson Electric’s generosity and commitment to supporting women and children experiencing homelessness in our community. Thank you for making a difference at ACCESS!

10/08/2026

This Donor-Advised Fund Day, consider supporting ACCESS through your donor-advised fund to help ensure women and children experiencing homelessness have access to shelter, services, and a path toward stability.

We invite you to learn more about the Purple Lotus Society and how you can make ACCESS part of your legacy: https://www.access-shelter.org/planned-giving 💜

10/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to FirstEnergy Foundation for selecting ACCESS to receive their generous $20,000 grant!

This support helps us continue providing safe shelter, essential resources and wraparound services to women and children experiencing homelessness in Summit County. We are thankful for the FirstEnergy Foundation’s commitment to strengthening our community and investing in organizations working to make a meaningful difference.

Thank you, FirstEnergy Foundation, for investing in the women and children we serve and in the work of ACCESS! We couldn't do it without you. 💜

09/25/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Mighty Vincent for volunteering with ACCESS and spending time serving the women and children in our shelter.

The Mighty Vincent Project was created in memory of Vincent William Baran, a Hudson, Ohio, boy whose life was tragically cut short in 2020 at just 7 years old. Following Vincent’s death, his family and community were surrounded by an outpouring of kindness and support. That spirit of compassion lives on through Mighty Vincent, whose mission is to bring joy and compassion to others by encouraging volunteer service and raising awareness of those in need.

We are thankful that the Mighty Vincent Project continues Vincent’s legacy by giving back to others and reminding us of the impact that even small acts of kindness can have. Thank you for choosing to spend your time supporting our residents and being part of the ACCESS community. Your service truly makes a difference. 💜

09/21/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE: Our next annual State of the Shelter Breakfast is scheduled for May 18, 2027 at the John S. Knight Center! ✨

Take a look back at some special moments from this year’s breakfast. Can you spot yourself or your team? 👀

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the sponsors who helped make this year’s event possible, and continue to support ACCESS and our mission. We’re already looking forward to gathering with our incredible community again and sharing the accomplishments and impact made possible by your support. STAY TUNED to hear when ticket registration opens! 💜

09/18/2026

A big thank you to the team at SIRVA for spending time volunteering at ACCESS and helping clean up our outdoor spaces! 💜

We are grateful for your hard work in helping keep our shelter grounds welcoming and safe for the women and children we serve. We truly appreciate SIRVA’s support of ACCESS and the time your team dedicated to giving back to our community!

09/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Mainstream Boutique Hudson for donating clothing to ACCESS!

Our team had so much fun putting together a few outfits from the donated items and wanted to show them off in the ACCESSories boutique. Donations like these help dignify the women staying at ACCESS as they navigate their next steps toward stability.

We are grateful to Mainstream Boutique for thinking of the women and children we serve and for supporting our mission in such a meaningful way. 💜

09/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Childcare Associate, Larry!

In his important role, Larry helps create a safe, engaging and fun environment for our youngest residents, giving mothers at our shelter one less worry as they work toward stability and permanent housing.

We’re so grateful to have Larry as part of the ACCESS team! 💜

09/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chanell, our Core Values Award recipient! 🎉

At ACCESS, our core values include being trauma-informed and being good stewards of resources at the shelter and in the community. Chanell was recognized for the meaningful way she embodies these values in her everyday work.

Her compassion and commitment to the women and children we serve reflect the heart of what we strive for at ACCESS. Congratulations, Chanell, and thank you for the impact you make every day. We are extremely lucky to have you on our team! 💜

09/04/2026

We invite the community to join us next week for an important conversation surrounding homelessness at a panel discussion featuring Joe Scalise, David Churbock, and ACCESS Executive Director Jackie Hemsworth. Hosted by University of Akron student Scott Lowe, “The Cost of Looking Away: The Crisis of Homelessness and Belonging" is sponsored by ACCESS and will provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of homelessness on both a national and local level.

📅 Thursday, September 10
📍 Akron-Summit Main Library, Room 2AB
🕠 5:30 p.m.

Address

230 W Market Street
Akron, OH
44303

Telephone

+13303760995

Website

http://www.access-shelter.org/

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