Grace House Akron

We held our memorial service for those who ended their journey on earth here at Grace House from May 2024 - September 2024. It was a beautiful service with family, friends, volunteers, and our spiritual advisory members. As our beloved volunteer, Tim, gave an acoustic performance of Over the Rainbow, we sat together to remember those with whom we formed relationships, reminiscing about our conversations and the final moments we shared. Although we miss their presence here with us, we are thankful for the time we shared with them. Every resident leaves an imprint on all of us at Grace House; on days like these, we take some extra time to cherish those memories. Please enjoy some photos from the evening of our memorial service, and have a great weekend, everyone!

No matter how brief their time with us may be, we walk alongside individuals during their final journey, offering love and care when it's needed the most. May Corey rest peacefully. 🌹

If you've been into Grace House this week, it may have looked chaotic. The team took on the mighty task of organizing and decluttering every room in the building to make the most of our space. In addition, we've been working on making welcome kits for when residents arrive, including all the essentials to feel right at home. We are making progress! We want to bring to your attention the need for volunteers in the Akron community. Point-In-Time Volunteers for the annual count on January 28th, 2025 https://buff.ly/4fPuEpJ Volunteers for Akron Emergency Overnight Shelter https://buff.ly/3E0fBfx

🚨𝐀𝐤𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🚨 Akron Emergency Overnight Shelter will be open for an additional 7 days due to the cold temps. Saturday Night 1/11/2025 Sunday Night 1/12/2025 Monday Night 1/13/2025 Tuesday Night 1/14/2025 Wednesday Night 1/15/2025 Thursday Night 1/16/2025 Friday Night 1/17/2025 They desperately need volunteers, especially in the mornings. Morning hours are from 6:30 AM until between 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Evening Hours are 6:00 -6:30 PM until 9:00-9:30 PM. The website to sign up >>> https://buff.ly/4hb22IL Please spread the word. If you cannot volunteer, a share can help spread the word to those who can. ❤️

You don't need to be perfect; be yourself and be present. This guide is a reminder of simple yet meaningful ways to show up for someone who is grieving. Whether it's leaving a care package, saying their loved one's name, or just being present, your kindness can make a world of difference. 💕 #GraceHouseAkron #GriefSupport

We received a very generous donation from Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center. They arrived with an SUV filled with trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, tissues, laundry detergent, canned goods, coffee, juice, spices, cake mix, brownie mixes, pasta, and much more! We were overjoyed to receive this incredible delivery. Thank you!

It's officially 2025! 🎆 We hope you enjoyed bringing in the new year with your loved ones. A new year means new goals, new opportunities, and a time for reflection and celebration. Your belief in our mission has made last year one of remarkable growth and impact. Here we are at the beginning of 2025, feeling inspired and hopeful to build upon this momentum. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can achieve anything. 🫶

Ed came to us after his declining health prevented him from working to keep his housing. Upon his arrival, he expressed his gratitude for Grace House. Family and friends surrounded him before his passing. We were thankful to be able to provide care and comfort to him during his final days. ❤️🕊️

As we close out this incredible year, our hearts are full of gratitude. To our supporters, volunteers, and community, thank you for your unwavering compassion for our mission and generosity. Together, we’ve provided comfort, dignity, and a whole lot of love to those in need at Grace House. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on everyone involved. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in the new year. From all of us at Grace House, we wish you a Happy New Year! ✨ #GraceHouseAkron #HappyNewYear

Thank you to the Molto Bella Auto Show with sponsors Frank Todaro, Brian Nelson, and Summit Racing for the very generous $25,000 check to Grace House.