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ACCESS, Inc.
Non-profit Categories:
Housing & Homelessness, Women�s Issues, Children & Youth
Description:
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ACCESS?
• To provide emergency shelter services for women and children.
• To link women with existing resources in the community.
• To aid in the attainment of an independent future.
• To assist in alleviating the situation that caused them to seek emergency shelter.
• Women may be in need of emergency shelter for many reasons including eviction, unemployment, transiency, utility disconnections and all types of crisis circumstances.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SHELTER AT ACCESS?
ACCESS opens its doors to any woman who finds herself homeless, not physically battered, alcohol and drug free, reality oriented and 18 years of age or older. Children accompanied by their female guardian meeting this criteria are also welcome.
HOW CAN SOMEONE ENTER ACCESS?
Women may enter the shelter through referrals from other sources such as welfare or human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, churches, or individuals--they may also enter the shelter directly through a phone intake.
WHAT IS THE COST FOR RESIDENTS?
There is no fee.
Mission Statement:
ACCESS is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing a holistic, safe and supportive environment, and through its programs of housing, advocacy and empowerment.
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230 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44303
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