"Joining Hands, Joining Voices" brings five urban congregations
together in a concert and service project to celebrate our shared
ministries. Grammy-nominated organist Jan Kraybill leads
members of these churches in an online musical event Saturday,

May 1 at 2 p.m. We invite THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY to support

one ... or all ... of the projects noted below. By ‘joining together,’

we will have a greater impact on those who are most in need. 

Won’t you join us?

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Our goal is to collect a minimum of 100 items in each category
to make the greatest impact.  Please join us in this effort.

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DONATION COLLECTION DATE:

 
Saturday, April 17

 

*See drop-off locations and schedule below

 

 

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Items being collected:

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• Toothbrushes and Toothpaste for the Feeding Hope Food Pantry at First Congregational Church of Akron
  *To make a physical donation, see Donation Drop-off Locations and Schedule, below. Monetary donations may be made online at akronfcc.org/donate-2/ and include "for Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the comments box.  Please make checks payable to First Congregational Church, with "Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the memo line and mail to 292 E. Market Street, Akron, OH  44308.

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• Individual Bus Passes for outreach at Open Door Church
  *To make a physical donation, see Donation Drop-off Locations and Schedule, below. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to Open Door Church, with "Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the memo line and mail to 745 Upson Street, Akron, OH  44304.

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• Complete Outdoor Bags for the Homeless at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
  *A complete bag includes:  a high-quality, new bookbag, face mask, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, toilet paper, tarp, duct tape, rope, socks
  *To make a physical donation, see Donation Drop-off Locations and Schedule, below. Monetary donations may be made online at holytrinityakron.org/give, note the donation is for "Joining Hands, Joining Voices." Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with "Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the memo line and mail to 50 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH  44304.

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• Complete Health Kits for Haven of Rest Ministries at Wesley Temple AME Zion Church
  *A complete kit includes:  a new grocery tote bag, and full-size of the following items:  toothbrush, toothpaste, comb or brush, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, disposable razors, bar soap, socks
  *To make a physical donation, see Donation Drop-off Locations and Schedule, below. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, with "Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the memo line and mail to 104 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH  44304.

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• Financial Contributions for the weekly meal program at First United Methodist Church of Akron
  *Donations may be made online at fumcakronoh.org/ - designated in the box "Other" as Joining Hands, Joining Voices."
  *Please make checks payable to First United Methodist Church, with "Joining Hands, Joining Voices" in the memo line and mail to
  263 E. Mill Street, Akron, OH  44308.

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Donation Drop-Off Locations & Schedule:

 

Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Akron - 292 E. Market Street, Akron, OH 44308

Phone:  330-253-5109  |  Website:  akronfcc.org

*Collecting toothbrushes and toothpaste for Feeding Hope Food Pantry

 

Saturday, April 17, 12 - 2 p.m.
Open Door Church - 745 Upson Street, Akron, OH 44305

Phone:  330-794-7948

*Collecting individual bus passes for outreach programs

 

Saturday, April 17, 2 - 4 p.m.

Wesley Temple AME Zion Church - 104 N. Prospect Street Akron, OH 44304

Phone:  (234) 571-5742

*Collecting complete Health Kits for Haven of Rest Ministries (see list of contents above)

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Saturday, April 17, 4 - 6 p.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 50 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH 44304

Phone:  330-376-5154  |  Website:  artsholytrinity.org

*Collecting complete Outdoor Bags for the Homeless (see list of contents above)

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Distribution Date:  Saturday, May 15
*While supplies last

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12 - 2 p.m. @ Open Door Church, 745 Upson Street, Akron, OH  44304
*Distribute Individual Bus Passes

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2 - 4 p.m. @ Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market Street, Akron, OH  44308

*Distribute Health Kits
 

4 - 6 p.m. @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH  44304

*Distribute Outdoor Bags for the Homeless

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There will be separate distribution dates for:

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•     Feeding Hope Food Pantry at First Congregational Church of Akron, visit akronfcc.org/service-justice/food-pantry/

•     Weekly Free Meals Program at First United Methodist Church of Akron, visit fumcakronoh.org/

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Thank you to the following participating congregations:

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