ACCESS, Inc.

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

05/30/2026

Although the State of the Shelter Breakfast has passed, we still want to share the powerful story of Alice Scott, recipient of the Lynn M. Budnick Empowered Woman Award.

Alice entered the ACCESS shelter in 2023 after relocating to Akron to escape domestic violence. During this time, she endured the loss of her son, a devastating house fire, and a custody battle for her nephews while caring for her children and grandson. Since completing the program, she has been permanently housed with a thriving family. Alice’s resilience in overcoming profound adversity makes her the epitome of an empowered woman. 💜

It’s Goodyear Global Week of Volunteering, and we are so grateful for this amazing crew who dedicated their time and eff...
05/29/2026

It’s Goodyear Global Week of Volunteering, and we are so grateful for this amazing crew who dedicated their time and effort to ACCESS today! 💜

We love seeing the Akron community show up and give back in such a big way. Thank you to the Goodyear team for spending your day with us and helping support women and children across Summit County!

05/28/2026

Still thinking about the State of the Shelter Breakfast... 💜

For those who missed it, Dr. Deborah Plate is a Clinical Associate Director at the Center for Family Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, where she trains future family physicians. We were so honored to recognize Dr. Plate with the Terrence J. Steel Community Excellence Award for her incredible commitment to ACCESS and the Summit County community.

Her passion for service is best defined by her long-term involvement and advocacy at ACCESS, where she serves as a volunteer and board member. Through her leadership, Dr. Plate has helped bring on-site care to women and children at ACCESS, while exposing medical students early in their education to community service in hopes of inspiring them to carry that commitment forward. Thank you, Dr. Plate, for everything you do. 🩺

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer, Joe, who generously dedicated his time and energy to ACCESS while finishing h...
05/26/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer, Joe, who generously dedicated his time and energy to ACCESS while finishing high school. We are so grateful for everything he contributed and wish him all the best in this exciting next chapter! 💜

Residents at ACCESS Shelter gathered for an art therapy session, coordinated by Art Therapy Studio, and crafted positive...
05/25/2026

Residents at ACCESS Shelter gathered for an art therapy session, coordinated by Art Therapy Studio, and crafted positive affirmation collage cards!

After the session, many residents shared that they felt happier and more relaxed. This program was made possible by Bath Volunteers –– thank you for your support and generosity! 💜

Akron Bar Association and its Lawyer Referral Service continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to service and j...
05/22/2026

Akron Bar Association and its Lawyer Referral Service continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to service and justice. We are grateful to receive their Public Service Award during a celebration of the rule of law, service, and our exceptional legal community.

Thank you to this amazing group for your continued dedication to serving our community!

05/18/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 💜

We’re so excited to welcome our community to the ACCESS State of the Shelter Breakfast tomorrow morning. Thank you to everyone who has supported this event and helped make it possible. A special thank you to Emilia Sykes for sharing your kind words about ACCESS and the impact this event has on women and children experiencing homelessness in our community. We can’t wait to come together to celebrate progress and continue building a stronger future for families in need.

Our 20th annual State of the Shelter Breakfast is tomorrow! Save these details to help you prepare for the morning. Than...
05/18/2026

Our 20th annual State of the Shelter Breakfast is tomorrow! Save these details to help you prepare for the morning.

Thank you again for being part of this important morning and for standing with ACCESS. We can't wait to see you there! 💜

If you'll be missing out on the 20th anniversary of our State of the Shelter Breakfast, you can still make a difference....
05/15/2026

If you'll be missing out on the 20th anniversary of our State of the Shelter Breakfast, you can still make a difference. Mercedes-Benz has generously started a matching gift challenge where you can DOUBLE your impact on ACCESS. 💜

Every dollar gifted will be matched up to $25,000 in total donations! Your support goes directly to helping women and children at ACCESS attain permanent housing. Follow the link below to make a gift!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026stateoftheshelter/event/2026stateoftheshelterbreakfast/?blm_aid=243268609

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230 W Market Street
Akron, OH
44303

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+13303760995

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