Emergency Overnight Shelter (EOS)

111 East Voris Street, Akron 44311
 (Former Family Promise Facility at the CSS Outreach Building) 

FREE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING for Severe Weather 15°F & Below
GUEST HOURS: 7:00pm - 8:00am
METRO BUS: #11 and #13 bus, stop located across from Main Post Office on Wolf Ledges Parkway
​On-Site Security 

Volunteer / Donate

EOS Community Guidelines for Guests

​All Guests must adhere to the EOS Community Guidelines -- anyone in violation will be asked to leave. 

• NO Weapons, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Allowed​
• Guests MUST stay inside assigned cubicle – except for Restroom or Outdoor Breaks
• Outdoor Breaks allowed until Lights Out at 10pm – Outdoor Break times will be announced
• Guests MUST check-in with Security after each Outdoor Break

Community Outreach and Service Agencies

​Please notify your clients, and anyone in need of overnight shelter and resources, about the EOS and alert them of the emergency openings as they happen. Additionally, encourage residents to check the EOS website for emergency openings, and sign up for EOS OPEN ALERTS. ​

EOS FLYER: Download and distribute the EOS Flyer to high priority areas: shelterless encampments, food kitchens, churches, buses, etc. 

Download flyer

The Emergency Overnight Shelter is a community partnership among The Peter Maurin Center, Summit County Continuum of Care, and Community Support Services.
​The EOS is fully staffed and managed by area volunteers.

Emergency Overnight Shelter
111 East Voris Street, Akron OH 44311
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (330)472-5243
www.AkronEmergencyShelter.org

The EOS Is Generously Supported By:
​The Peter Maurin Center
Summit County Continuum of Care
​Community Support Services