Charities and Philanthropy

March/ April Community Outreach: Welcome to Recovery Project

This organization supports local individuals (both women and men) in the early stages of recovery from substance use disorder. They have several stages to their program in order to provide support every step of the way!  

 The first step is providing a “Welcome Kit” to those entering rehab or a sober living space.  The bag contains items the individual will need during the recovery process such as travel size hygiene products, a portable coffee/drink mug, mints, and other necessities.

The second step is called “Quilt for Quitters” Which provides sheets, pillows and bedding (including handmade quilts) to those who are entering a Sober Living Home. 

The last step is called “BUS” which stands for Bras, Underwear and Socks!  Once individuals are established in a sober home and beginning to live on their own, they need these NEW undergarments to help provide them with a fresh start.

During the months of March and April, we are asking for donations of the following items of most need to the Welcome to Recovery Project.  Won’t you please take a moment to purchase a few of these items and drop them at the Club?  If you cannot get out, they also have an amazon wish list which you can click on and purchase from as well.  (See Below)

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/owner-view/1RZL94BN37GSB

ITEMS OF GREATEST NEED:

Travel Size Hygiene Products:  Soap or Liquid Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Lotion, Deodorant etc. They will also accept full size hygiene products that can be used later in recovery process.

Additionally, we will be collecting BUS items:  NEW Bras, Underwear and Socks

Donations can be dropped off at the Club in the box in the lobby or bring your items to any upcoming Club event.

Send a check payable to AWCC and write on the memo line Welcome to Recovery Project. 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..

If the wicker basket is full, please place your items behind the counter of the boutique, which isn't being used yet. I have stored plenty of McDonald's shopping bags in which to collect your donations. Thank You for your donations.

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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.

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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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