Make an impact today

Big or small, every donation to ACCESS makes an impact. When you choose to donate, you are changing lives. Your gift today will empower women and children experiencing homelessness.

Ways to Give

One-Time Gifts

Your one-time gift—big or small—helps provide safe shelter and wraparound support for women and children experiencing homelessness. Contact Karen Chancey, Director of Accounting & Operations at 330-376-0997 ext. 202 or kchancey@access-shelter.org for more information.

Recurring Gifts

Your monthly, quarterly, or annual gift to support women and children experiencing homelessness will automatically be charged to your credit or debit card according to the schedule you choose. Contact Karen Chancey, Director of Accounting & Operations at 330-376-0997 ext. 202 or kchancey@access-shelter.org for more information.

Tribute or Memorial Gifts

Honor someone special with a tribute or memorial gift. If you choose, include the name of the individual(s) you want to be notified of the donation, and we will send them a letter recognizing your meaningful gift. Contact Karen Chancey, Director of Accounting & Operations, at 330-376-0997 ext. 202 or kchancey@access-shelter.org for more information.

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to support charitable organizations while matching their contributions dollar for dollar. Search for your company using Charity Navigator’s easy search tool here. Contact your employer for more information regarding its matching gift program, including a matching donation form.

Corporate Gifts

Your company can make a felt impact in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness. Contact Karen Chancey, Director of Accounting & Operations, at 330-376-0997 ext. 202 or kchancey@access-shelter.org for more information on corporate giving opportunities.

Planned Gifts

Your planned gift to support women and children experiencing homelessness makes you an ACCESS legacy donor and a lifetime member of the All ACCESS Giving Circle. Contact Karen Chancey, Director of Accounting & Operations, at 330-376-0997 ext. 202 or kchancey@access-shelter.org for more information.

In-Kind Gifts

Your gift of an in-kind item goes far in helping to support women and children experiencing homelessness. Contact Melanie Mitchell, Donation & Volunteer Coordinator, at 330-376-0997, ext. 204 or mmitchell@access-shelter.org for more information.

Give By Mail

To donate by mail, please mail your check to 230 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303. If there is a special designation, please note in memo line.