What’s Good for Them is Good for You
Help us bring out the best in the neighbors who need us most.
Loving Our Neighbors
Proclaiming
the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Providing
Shelter
Promoting
Healing
Shelter.
Life & job training.
Guidance.
Those who come to the Haven of Portage County will leave with the skills necessary to succeed in life. That’s exactly what our community needs.
Your Help
Transforms the Lives of Our Neighbors
Your help means that the newly-opened nonprofit, Haven of Portage County, can empower individuals to go from extremely challenged lives to independence. Haven of Portage County serves men, women and children in Portage County who have experienced:
- Domestic Violence
- Recovery
- Mental Illness
- Homelessness
Why we are needed in Portage County — and why we need you.
We first got the idea for The Haven in 2017. That’s because in our volunteer work, many of our neighbors in need had little choice but to find their way to Akron for shelter.
That’s a hard way to overcome serious obstacles. So several of us from Portage County communities and churches banded together to form this nonprofit. Inspired by our love of Jesus and determination to love our neighbors in need, we created The Haven of Portage County.
With your help, and with God’s grace, we are guiding people to lift them up from the bottom and reclaim their lives!
How the Haven Helps Portage County
Shelter People Who are Homeless
Our newly-constructed 64 bed facility offers a safe, secure haven. For sleeping, one separate side is for men. The other is set aside for women and their children.
Create Pathways to Independence
More than a shelter, The Haven provides healing and support – including job skills training and caseworker support. We help people help themselves and become more employable. Spiritual mentorship programs, created by local churches and pastors, help people recoginze their value in the eyes of God.
Care for Our Own Community
Until now, most people facing these challenges couldn’t find the help they needed in their own community. Our safe, secure facility creates responsible life plans for them.
Haven of Portage County provides Safety, Security and Hope.
Secure Entry
- Everyone buzzed in through our secure door.
- All clients receive an initial intake session.
- All must pass background checks and will be screened for drugs.
Stabilized Living
- Residents get connected with medical, detox and counseling assistance.
- Many are assigned case workers.
- Opportunity to cultivate a desire to achieve.
Hope for the Future
- The message of eternal life through faith in Christ is foundational in The Haven’s ministry.
- Residents get access to a computer and information for help.
- The Haven offers life and job skills training plus housing options.
- They become employable and enjoy the dignity of work.
Our Volunteers
Your generosity goes further because of our many skilled volunteers and trained partners.
Behavioral Health
Hygiene Instruction
Trained by Portage County Health Department
Pastoral
Trained by leading, respected local clergy
Substance Abuse
Volunteers receive best practices response training
Maintenance
Led by talented local contractors with hearts
Get Involved
Learn more about becoming a volunteer
Our 3-Year Capital Fundraising Built Our Facility
Now your support helps us to change lives.
Your support helps our clients build skills and become more productive, independent citizens.
Shelter
Transportation
Job Searching Skills
Stability
Resume Building
They believe in the Haven of Portage County. Please join them.
Join these many organizations that donate, collaborate and volunteer to help the Haven of Portage County.
What’s Good for Them is Good for You
Help us bring out the best in the neighbors who need us most.