ACCESS, Inc.

Join us on May 20 for ACCESS Shelter’s 19th Annual State of the Shelter Breakfast at Quaker Station! 💜 Mercedes-Benz of Akron has generously provided a $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge for this year’s event — meaning your gift could have double the impact in supporting women and children experiencing homelessness. Together, we will discuss the critical needs facing women and children experiencing homelessness in Summit County. Visit https://ow.ly/HfjF50VGb3r to get your ticket today.

SSP Fittings, our Presenting Sponsor for the State of the Shelter Breakfast, recently gave ACCESS a tour of their cutting-edge facility, where safety, quality, and service drive their success. Their commitment to innovation is making a lasting impact—not only in manufacturing but also in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness. 💜 Join us at the State of the Shelter Breakfast at: https://lnkd.in/gfZRmEQs. #StateOfTheShelter #SSPFittings

We are calling upon the Ohio Senate to restore funding to Ohio’s food banks. We are also calling upon the federal government to restore funding cuts previously announced to nutrition programs, and to keep a strong nutrition title in the Farm Bill in 2025. You can join us by visiting https://lnkd.in/gAvWVdmQ to help advocate for these programs. https://lnkd.in/g6WipfGm

Thank you to the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio for donating cookies to our emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness—we truly appreciate your commitment to giving back to the community! 💚

Help ACCESS make the season special for our youngest residents. We’re collecting Easter eggs and candy through Thursday at 10AM! 💜 Schedule your egg/candy drop-off here: https://ow.ly/ZGl350VA2WG

SSP Fittings, our Presenting Sponsor for the State of the Shelter Breakfast, is a leader in manufacturing high-quality stainless steel fittings, valves, and quick connects. Their products are designed to improve system efficiency, reduce costs, and meet industry standards. We're grateful for their sponsorship and their support in empowering women and children experiencing homelessness. 💜 Join us at the State of the Shelter Breakfast: https://ow.ly/FUVj50VrTVj #StateOfTheShelter #SSPFittings

Join us for our State of the Shelter Breakfast as we present the Terrence J. Steel Community Excellence Award, recognizing an individual that has shown exceptional dedication to community service. This award honors the legacy of Terrence J. Steel, whose pivotal role in the founding of ACCESS continues to inspire our work. Join us in honoring this year’s recipient, whose commitment to service and excellence has made a lasting impact on our community. Visit https://ow.ly/yqSj50VtXiT.

Join us for our State of the Shelter Breakfast as we present the Empowered Woman Award, honoring a former resident who has triumphed over adversity and embodies the values of strength, resilience, and empowerment. This award celebrates the spirit of Lynn M. Budnick and her dedication to those facing homelessness. Please join us in honoring this year's recipient. Visit https://ow.ly/sPsT50VtX9J.

We are thrilled to welcome Tierra Kahli as our spoken word artist for our Annual State of the Shelter Breakfast on Tuesday, May 20th. Tierra Kahli's mission is to help people accomplish their purpose, and as the founder of Project 9:17, she dedicates herself to civic action. Her dedication to ensuring that underserved communities have the resources, mentorship and support they need to thrive aligns perfectly with our mission as an emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. Be inspired to create change in Summit County with us by purchasing your ticket at https://ow.ly/ZuT250VtTc4.

We’re excited to introduce Todd Bertsch our EMCEE for the 19th Annual State of the Shelter Breakfast! Todd is passionate about empowering individuals to embrace growth and live with purpose. His passion for inspiring change aligns perfectly with our mission to support and uplift those facing housing crises. We’re honored to have Todd with us as we come together to address the critical needs of women and children experiencing homelessness in Summit County. Please join us and secure your spot at https://ow.ly/s3M450VtSgu.