ACCESS, Inc.

Join us on May 20 for ACCESS Shelter’s 19th Annual State of the Shelter Breakfast at Quaker Station. The event will feature keynote speaker Grettel Jiménez-Singer, stories of resilience, and recognition of a dedicated community partner. - Quaker Station Catering, Akron - 7 AM Networking & Breakfast | 8–9 AM Program - Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gfZRmEQs We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

Join us on May 20 for ACCESS Shelter’s 19th Annual State of the Shelter Breakfast! Location: Quaker Station Banquet Hall, 135 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308 Time: Doors open at 7 AM for networking & breakfast | Program runs from 8–9 AM Tickets: https://ow.ly/GwMa50Vnk4w Every ticket includes parking, a reserved seat, and a buffet-style breakfast with allergy-friendly options. Bring a friend and be part of this inspiring morning! 💜

Meet Jennifer 💜 After health challenges led to a housing crisis, she found ACCESS. Here, she’s receiving the support and resources she needs to rebuild and find permanent housing. Thanks to your unwavering support, she’s smiling again—ready for her next chapter.

Thank you to the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation for their generous grant in support of ACCESS! 💜 Your commitment to empowering women and children experiencing homelessness makes a lasting impact, enabling us to provide vital resources and wrap-around services to those who need it most.

As we welcome the first day of spring, remember this powerful reminder from one of our residents: "It’s not that you blew it, you just outgrew it. Trust that you can get through it." Just like the season, we’re all about new beginnings and growth. Here’s to fresh starts and embracing what’s ahead! 💜

Thank you to the Crew Greater Akron Group for volunteering at ACCESS! Your support is helping us make a difference for women and children in need. We truly appreciate you all! 💜

A huge thank you to Henkel Corporation for their incredible in-kind donation to ACCESS! Their generosity provided essential products like Dial shampoo, hand soap, soap bars, and Purex laundry detergent—items that make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of the women and children we serve. Because of partners like Henkel, we can continue to provide comfort, care, and dignity to those in need. Thank you for being part of our mission this Women's Month! 💜

ACCESS urgently needs meal server volunteers and meal donations to support the women and children at our emergency shelter. 🍽 Donate a Meal: Every meal you donate helps provide nourishment and hope to someone in need. 💜 Volunteer as a Meal Server: Your time serving meals makes a real difference in the lives of those we support. Ready to help? Follow https://ow.ly/tVch50VgF8y for more information on how you can make an impact!

The NWSN is proud to have our Director, Grettel Jiménez-Singer, speak at ACCESS, Inc.’s 19th annual State of the Shelter Breakfast. Please click the original post to see how to attend!

Thank you to Peninsula Coffee House and Jenni's Desserts for donating these amazing baked goods to ACCESS! Your generosity brought joy to the women and children at our shelter 💜🍪