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Inside ACCESS
Quarterly Newsletter

We are proud to launch Inside ACCESS, an e-newsletter that will keep you up to date on how we continue to meet and promote the mission of ACCESS! A new edition will be available four times a year, with each edition filled with heartwarming stories, new volunteer opportunities, highlights of upcoming events, and important updates about our shelter.

Check out some recent coverage of ACCESS in the news!

February 2024- ACCESS shelter in Akron seeing spike in need among homeless women and children

February 2024- Homeless shelter celebrates 40 years of service

February 2024- ACCESS celebrates 40 years of service in Summit County

February 2024- Hidden Gems: Meet Jackie Hemsworth of ACCESS

December 2023- How one mother found stability after experiencing homelessness with her children

November 2023- ACCESS shelter engages in Giving Tuesday

October 2023 - “ACCESS” Adult Spelling Bee Benefits Shelter

October 2023 - “Adult Spelling Bee” at House 330 benefits Akron homeless shelter: ACCESS, Inc.

March 2023 - Akron’s Access Shelter sets annual Youth Impact Day for April 29

March 2023 - ACCESS to host Youth Impact Day

February 2023 - ACCESS opens boutique

June 2022 - ACCESS Shelter Receives $10,000 matching gift for new truck

May 2022 - ACCESS Shelter hosts Youth Impact Day

January 2022 - Akron opens up hotel rooms for homeless to reduce waiting lists at shelters

January 2022 - Summit County making room for the homeless during freezing cold temps

January 2022 - Akron’s Access homeless shelter to use hotels to expand capacity due to growing need

December 2021 - Akron shelter provides homeless kids with ACCESS to the help they need

October 2021 - The Bling is Back!

September 10, 2021 - Akron’s Access Shelter to debut new reading space for children experiencing homelessness

July 15, 2021 - ACCESS Inc. to host virtual fundraiser

June 5, 2021 - All-women volunteer group renovates nonprofit buildings in Akron

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