Charities and Philanthropy
September/ October Community Outreach: Akron-Canton Food Bank
Our charity for September-October is the Akron-Canton Food Bank. They partner with over 600 food pantries, meal sites, and other hunger-relief programs in 8 counties. They have various food programs and we are going to support the one called SUPER SIX. Please show your communtiy spirit and give generously to this project.
The following items are called THE SUPER SIX as they are needed the most: peanut butter, boxes of macaroni & cheese, canned soup/stew, canned tuna, boxes of cereal, and canned vegetables.
Monetary Donations: Each $1.00 donested equals 3 meals.
Send a check payable to AWCC and write on the meno line Akron Canton Foodbank. You will get a paper from me 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 wisheing well in the lobby.
If the wicker basket is full. please place your items behind the counter of the boutique. I have stored plenty of McDonald's shopping bage in which to collect your donations. Thank you for your donations.
Questions???? Call 330-745-7587
Thank you for your donations!!
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:
Charities for 2025:
January-February: OPEN M which assists low income families and the homeless with medical, 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 to 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 furniture and other donations for Chair-ity, a nonprofit that assists foster children older than 18 to set up their living spaces with furniture and cooking supplies.