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    The List | How to Help During the Holidays

    December 9, 2015
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    We’ve published a few stories lately about some of the great nonprofit and charitable organizations in Akron. If you’re feeling moved to contribute, to pitch in to help them or others address the big problems facing your neighbors in Summit County, here’s a list of places to turn. If you think we missed a good opportunity, please email us or post in the comments below! Thank you and happy holidays!

    ACCESS, Inc
    Dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community
    330.376.0997
    access-shelter.org
    How you can help: Adopt a Family at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or donations of new toiletries, pillows and sheets, and baby products

    Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
    Feed people. Fight hunger.
    330.535.6900
    akroncantonfoodbank.org
    How you can help: Host a Food and Funds drive, volunteer to sort food, or run in the Selfless Elf 5k on Dec 19

    Akron Snow Angels
    Help the less fortunate by providing them with warm clothing, toiletries and most importantly friendship, compassion and respect
    akronsnowangels.com
    How you can help: Donate new lip balm and toiletries or gently used winter clothing and backpacks, or volunteer to sort, tag or distribute donations

    Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties
    Break the cycle of abuse and help promote peace in every family.
    330.374.0740
    scmcbws.org
    How you can help: Donate food for Thanksgiving, or help Adopt-a-Shelter and donate cleaning products, kitchen ware or over the counter medication for

    Mobile Meals, Inc
    Provide healthy meals and nutrition services to enrich lives and foster independence
    330.376.7717
    mobilemealsinc.org
    How you can help: Donate food for the pantry or volunteer to deliver meals, prepare food and more

    South Street Ministries
    Unlikely partners taking shared risks to renew our community for Christ’s sake.
    330.761.1992
    southstreetministries.org
    How you can help: Support the Christmas Store on Dec 12 by volunteering or donating new toys, winter clothing and socks

    Summit County Children Services
    Committed to the safety, permanency and well-being of all children served, in partnership with families and the community
    330.379.1994
    summitkids.org
    How you can help: Donate to the Toy Room, Adopt a Family, or donate grocery store gift cards

    Editor’s note: Check out their websites for more detailed lists of needed items and volunteer opportunities. Also, all nonprofits greatly appreciate monetary donations as well!

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