Volunteer. Donate. |
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!
You are saving lives!
VOLUNTEER: On-Site ShiftsGUIDELINES
Volunteers must be at least 13 years old; all minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Volunteer medical support needed for on-site wellness checks -- Contact Michelle at 330-472-5243. VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Evening (6:30pm-9pm) Morning (6:30am-8:30am) VOLUNTEER ROLES Cooks: Prepare food and beverage cart, kitchen clean up Food Servers: Distribute food & beverage to Guests on carts, kitchen clean up Guest Intake: 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, pass guest to security DONATE: Financial ContributionsYour 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 SuppliesFood and supply needs will be updated with every shelter opening
HUDSON AREA RESIDENTS: Please contact Michelle for locations. 330-472-5243 DONATE: Winter Wear and Winter ClothingThe Peter Maurin Center is accepting new and gently used winter wear items. Please be sure all donated items are clean.
Adult Winter Wear Needs (in order of priority): Men/women winter boots, gloves, men/women underwear, thermal underwear, jackets/coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, earmuffs, snow clothes, etc. Be sure to remove any personal items from pockets and lapels. Non-perishable and canned food donations are also accepted at The Peter Maurin Center. 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
Coretta Scott King
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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 |