Volunteer.  Donate
SHELTER WILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON ON JANUARY 2ND, 2022  
Thank you for volunteering and giving to the Emergency Overnight Shelter. Your generosity and commitment to combat shelter and housing insecurity will impact countless mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters fighting to survive the severe winter season.
​You are saving lives!

VOLUNTEER:   On-Site Shifts

GUIDELINES
​Volunteers must be at least 13 years old, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All volunteers must wear a mask.
DO NOT volunteer if you have a fever and/or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Volunteer medical support needed for on-site wellness checks -- Contact Michelle Hopp 330-472-5243.
​VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
Evening (6:30pm-9pm)
Morning (6:30am-8:30am)

​VOLUNTEER ROLES
Cooks: Prepare food and beverages, kitchen clean up
Food Servers: Distribute food & beverage to Guests on carts, kitchen clean up
Guest Intake: COVID-19 screening, Guest check-in, review EOS rules and amenities with Guests, Escort Guest to cubicle
Guest Outtake: Assist Security with wake-up, assist guests with packing bedding & take to storage area. 
Floater: Determine guests needs, furnish clothing & hygiene items on intake, provide food/meal ticket and bus pass on outtake
Receptionist: Greets guests, records guest info, ensure guests are using mask & hand sanitizer, pass guest to security 

DONATE:   Financial   Contributions

Your generous financial contributions help fund the food, supplies, toiletry bags, bus passes, meal cards, and much more needed to support Summit County's vulnerable shelterless population.
You may also mail a check made payable to:
​The Peter Maurin Center
c/o David Churbock
P.O. Box 1105
Hudson, OH 44236​
​Please add EOS in memo

DONATE: Food and Supplies

Food and supply needs will be updated with every shelter opening
  • Deliver food and supplies to the EOS (111 E. Voris St.) on designated evenings at 6pm
  • ​Transport food items in disposable containers -- the EOS is not responsible for any damaged, broken, or missing containers, plates, or appliances

HUDSON AREA RESIDENTS: Please contact Michelle Hopp for locations.  330-472-5243

DONATE: Winter Wear and Winter Clothing 

The Peter Maurin Center is accepting new and gently used winter wear items. All garments will be cleaned and given to guests of the EOS and the Peter Maurin Center.

Winter Wear Needs (in order of priority): winter boots, gloves, men/women underwear, thermal underwear, jackets/coats, scarves, hats, ear muffs,  snow clothes, etc.

Be sure to remove any personal items from pockets and lapels.

Non-perishable and canned food items are also accepted at The Peter Maurin Center.

HUDSON AREA RESIDENTS: Contact Michelle at 330-472-5243 for information.
Deliver To:
The Peter Maurin Center
1096 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44301

Drop Off Hours:
Tuesdays & Fridays 10am-12:45pm
Sundays 11am-1:45pm
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."
​Coretta Scott King
Emergency Overnight Shelter
111 East Voris Street, Akron OH 44311
EMAIL: AkronEmergencyShelter@gmail.com
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