Aeros Front Office Paints a Picture for Hope
Published on July 18, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros front office staff made their way to ACCESS earlier this month to help the local shelter prepare recreational rooms at their facility.
Upon arrival, the staff got straight to work with paint and brushes in hand. They started with painting a Teen Room, and then moved to painting an office at ACCESS.
"It was inspiring to volunteer at a place like ACCESS. To think of all of the individuals they help after these people have been turned down elsewhere, really puts things into perspective. Our staff has really enjoyed this experience, paint clothes and all," Aeros Suites, Picnics and Community Relations Coordinator NICOLE BLUM said.
ACCESS, or The Akron Citizens' Coalition for Emergency Shelter Services, was created to meet the need for the 625 monthly requests for shelter in the Akron area. With only 150 beds available and just 18 reserved for women and children, ACCESS helps fill the void by providing emergency shelter for those women and children. ACCESS also provides meals, group support, children's programming, parental programming, and a Care Clinic.
"When I picked up a brochure after leaving ACCESS, I read the first line, 'Providing Help When It's Needed The Most.' That quote seems to resonate throughout this organization. They certainly help those in need to the best of their ability. But there's always more that can be done. That's where volunteers come in," Aeros Executive Vice President/COO JIM PFANDER said.
As a part of their 'Helping Hands' program, the Aeros volunteer at local non-profit organizations such as ACCESS. Next month, the Aeros will assist The Battered Women's Shelter of Summit County.
For information on ACCESS, visit access-shelter.org, and for additional Akron Aeros community outreach efforts, visit akronaeros.com.
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