Charities and Philanthropy
November/ December Community Outreach: Akron Snow Angels
As the temperatures drop, we know winter is just around the corner, and those that are homeless in our community are facing a long cold, hard winter ahead.
Akron Snow Angels “Spread the Warmth” by going on “missions” to homeless camps and areas surrounding shelters twice a month from November to April. They provide 250 lunches on each mission while distributing gently used winter clothing & toiletries that have been donated. Please join us in supporting the Akron Snow Angels by donating the items listed below. Thanking you in advance for showing compassion, respect and fostering warmth of heart.
How Can You Help?
We will be collecting the following items for the Akron Snow Angels to deliver on their “missions” to the homeless in Akron.
USED ITEMS: (Please wash or dry clean before donating) Men & Women’s WINTER Coats (sizes Large-6XL), Backpacks, Cloth Carrying bags, Winter Hats, Waterproof Gloves, Sweaters, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Sleeping Bags and Blankets, Winter Boots, Work Boots.
NEW ITEMS: Men’s & Women’s Socks (the warmer the better), Undershirts, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo (Not conditioner), Liquid Body Wash, Body Lotion, Feminine Hygiene Products, Deodorant, Body and Hand Wipes, Handwarmers, ChapStick.
Donations can be dropped off at the club in the box in the lobby. Feel free to bring your items to upcoming events.
Additionally, you may write a check payable to AWCC and write on the memo line Akron Snow Angels. Your generous contributions will go directly to buy items in need, but not donated, ensuring that no one must suffer winter’s cold without the basics.
Thank you for your generosity!
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.
September-October: We collected food supplies for the Akron Canton Food Bank, focusing on the "Super Six" special items most needed by families.