Volunteer. Donate. |
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Thank you for volunteering and giving to the Emergency Overnight Warming Center. 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! |
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VOLUNTEER: On-Site ShiftsGUIDELINES
-Volunteers must be at least 13 years old; all minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. -No experience is necessary to volunteer. On-site training is provided. VOLUNTEER SHIFTS Evening Crew (6:30pm-9pm) Morning Crew (6:30am-8:30am) VOLUNTEER ROLES Kitchen Prep: Prepare food and beverage cart, kitchen clean-up Servers: Distribute food & beverages to Guests, kitchen clean-up Guest Intake (evening only): Guest check-in, review EOWC rules and amenities with Guests, Escort Guest to cubicle Guest Outtake (morning only): 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 (evening only): Greets guests, records guest info, pass guest to security Clothing & Toiletries Room Attendant: Assist guests with clothing and toiletry needs. 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 EOWC in memo |
DONATE: Food and SuppliesFood and supply needs will be updated with every shelter opening.
DONATE: Winter Wear & Winter Clothing-Our Partner, The Peter Maurin Center, is accepting new and gently used winter wear items to be distributed at the
Emergency Overnight Warming Center during openings. -Adult Winter Wear Needs (in order of priority): Men's/women's winter boots, coats, gloves, men's/women's underwear, thermal underwear, socks, hooded sweatshirts. **Please be sure all donated items are clean.** -Non-perishable and canned food donations are also accepted at The Peter Maurin Center. Deliver Clothing and Non-Perishable Food Donations to: The Peter Maurin Center 1096 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44301 Drop Off Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00am-12:45pm Sundays 11:00am-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 Warming Center
111 East Voris Street, Akron OH 44311 EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (330)472-5243 www.AkronEmergencyShelter.org |
The EOWC Is Generously Supported By:
The Peter Maurin Center Summit County Continuum of Care Community Support Services |