Emergency Overnight Center
Emergency Overnight Support
Opening Doors in the Cold
Peter Maurin Center opens as an emergency center whenever winter temperatures drop below 25°F, offering a safe and warm refuge for our community’s most vulnerable. The center accommodates unsheltered souls and remains open as long as dangerous conditions persist.
Located at 111 East Voris Street, Akron 44311
Akron Emergency Center
Emergency Overnight Warming Center
Safe respite during dangerously cold temperatures (below 25°F) with hot dinner, breakfast, and seasonal clothing. Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center
The Center Will Be Open:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Opens at 7 PM and closes by 8:00 AM.
Emergency Overnight Shelter
Safe respite during dangerously cold temperatures (below 15°F) with hot dinner, breakfast, and seasonal clothing. Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center
The Shelter Will Be Open:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Opens at 7 PM and closes by 8:00 AM.
Our Emergency Response
- Immediate Setup: Volunteers prepare the center as temperatures drop
- Hot Dinner: Evening meal provided upon arrival
- Overnight Safety: Warm, secure environment with supervision
- Morning Breakfast: Hot meal before guests return to daytime activities
- Seasonal Clothing: Weather-appropriate garments and accessories
Volunteer Teams
- Evening Team: Helps set up the cetner and serves hot dinner
- Morning Team: Serves breakfast and assists guests preparing for the day
- Overnight Support: Ensures safety and comfort throughout the night
Our emergency center operates with the same dignity and respect that characterizes all our services, ensuring every person feels welcomed and valued during their time of greatest need.
Sanctuary in the Storm
When: Temperatures below 25°F
Duration: As long as dangerous conditions persist
This Season's Impact
PMC provided emergency center for 43 consecutive days during the most recent severe weather period, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to community safety.
Contact Information for All Services
Phone: (330) 258-9006
Website: PeterMaurinCenter.com
Mailing Address:
The Peter Maurin Center
P.O. Box 1105, Hudson, Ohio 44236
Mailing Address:
The Peter Maurin Center
P.O. Box 1105, Hudson, Ohio 44236
Emergency Overnight Center Address:
111 East Voris Street
Akron, Ohio 44311
All services provided with dignity, respect, and hope. We welcome individuals and families regardless of background,
believing every person deserves compassion and support.
Join Us
The Peter Maurin Center stands as a beacon of hope in Akron—but we cannot do it alone. With no paid staff, every act of generosity makes a direct impact. Whether you give your time, share your resources, or offer a kind word, you become part of a movement to restore dignity and transform lives.
Join Us
The Peter Maurin Center stands as a beacon of hope in Akron—but we cannot do it alone. With no paid staff, every act of generosity makes a direct impact. Whether you give your time, share your resources, or offer a kind word, you become part of a movement to restore dignity and transform lives.
Join Us
The Peter Maurin Center stands as a beacon of hope in Akron—but we cannot do it alone. With no paid staff, every act of generosity makes a direct impact. Whether you give your time, share your resources, or offer a kind word, you become part of a movement to restore dignity and transform lives.