Charities and Philanthropy
September/October Community Outreach: Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home
Our charity for September-October is the Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home. There are currently 36 homeless veterans staying at the Home, which offers transitional and permanent supportive housing options for homeless veterans. Each vet lives 6-12 months with an end goal of gaining permanent housiing.
Immediate Needs are: New underwear (boxers sizes med.-3XL), new socks, new undershirts
and new slippers (sizes M, L, XL), Other items are towels, (bath,hand, and washcloths), sheets(twin XL), plain inexpensive tennis shoes (sizes 10-12),, bed pillows, curtains, Tupperware type containers, umbrellas, sleeping pajama bottoms, gently used t-shirts
Toiletry: 3 in 1 shampoo.conditioner/ body wash, , toothpaste, shaving cream/gel, bars of soap, chapsticks, deodorant, hand soap,
Cleaning Supplies: garbage bags 55gal.), dish soap, laundry detergent;, toilet paper/paper towels; tissues
General Household: gently used drinking glasses & coffee cups, new pots and pans, lamps,
FOOD,ETC: coffee, creamer, sugar, instant oatmeal, bottled juices,
Send a check payable to AWCC and write on the memo line Harry Donovan Jr. Valor Home. Janet will give me a list to send to donors for tax purposes. At the end of the second month, Janet will send one check to the charity for the total amount collected.
CHARGES: You must come to AWCC to charge donations.
CASH: Put your donations in the wishing well in the lobby..
Gift Cards : Place in an envelope with your name on the front. Place the envelope in the large plastic envelope in slotted tray by receptionist's desk.Some veterans come with nothing and these help them buy what they need.
Questions???? Call 330-745-7587 --------------------------------------------------------------
Judy Mervine Jackie Paparella Pat Rossi Charities
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TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026:
January-February: We collected supplies and financial assistance for Family Promise to help homeless families with children and pets stay together and achieve sustainable independence.
March-April: We collected travel size hygiene products and new bras, underwear and socks for the Welcome to Recovery Project to help men and women in the early stages of recovery from substance abuse disorders.
May-June: We collected school supplies for the Barberton Primary ( K-2) school to enable children to have the materials they needed to finish off the school year on a high!
July-August: We collected back-to-school supplies for the Helen Arnold CLC school in Akron so that they could have supplies for the children who need them as they begin a new school year.
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TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CHARITIES FOR 2025:
January-February: OPEN M which assists low income families and the homeless withmedical, dental and legal needs.
February-March: We collected new or gently used purses, wallets and totes for the Friends of Akron Children's Hospital fundraiser in April. This is our second year to assist in this project.
March-April: We worked with the Jr. League of Akron on their project to provide hygiene products to those in need. Products were given too the food pantries for distribution.
May-June: We collected non-perishable food items for ECO, which stands for Empowering Community Outreach. They provide home cooked meals for 4 veteran homes and Rahab Akron and Canton that provide a safe place for women who have been trafficked.
July-August: We collected items for Chair-ity who help children aging out of foster care. AWCC donated some stored furniture items.
September-October: We provided the Super Six food items for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
November-December: We provided items and monetary donations to Snow Angels who provide assistance to the homeless..
Thank you to the members who donated items or money to these worthwhile organizations.
Looking forward to what lies ahead in 2026.
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TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CHARITIES FOR 2024:
January-February: We collected hats, gloves and scarves for the students at Helen Arnold CLC.
February-March: We collected new or gently used purses, wallets and totes for the Friends of Akron Children's Hospital fundraiser in April.
March-April: We chose the HUGS program from the Salvation Army. We collected hats, underwear, gloves and socks for the homeless.
May-June: We did an actual “baby shower” for Pregnancy Solutions.
July-August: We collected items for Grace House, which serves those in their final stage of life.
September-October: We provided items for the Humane Society of Summit County. Congratulations on a brand new facility for furry rescued pets.
November-December: We provided items needed by boys and girls housed at Safe Landing, which is managed by Shelter Care.
Thank you to the members who donated items or money to these worthwhile
organizations. They were all so appreciative and have sent thank you letters to us.
Looking forward to what lies ahead in 2025: