The Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home
Our mission is to support homeless veterans in our community in their efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency, including the ability to secure and maintain permanent housing.
Healing, Growth, and a Plan for Stable Housing
Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home in Summit County offers transitional and permanent supportive housing options for homeless veterans. On site, we offer 24/7 support with structured and engaging therapies throughout the week, which include art therapy, music therapy, life skills, and stress management. Each veteran is provided an individual room during their stay and lives at the Valor Home for an average of 6 to 12 months with an end goal of gaining permanent housing.
A Legacy of Service and Generosity
Valor Home is named for Harry Donovan and his generous support that combined two of his great passions—feeding people and helping veterans. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy to protect the America that he loved. He earned a Purple Heart for his service and learned valuable skills he later took to his business as a CPA. Throughout his life, Harry gave to many with love and belief in helping his fellow man without any reluctance.
Who We Serve
At Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home, we provide support services to residents both on-site and in the community. Each resident is assigned a support worker and has a daily routine that includes self-improvement activities, exercises in self-sufficiency, and personal time.
Eligibility for enrollment with Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home includes:
- Must be a veteran
- Must be homeless
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to live in an environment with people from a variety of backgrounds.
While living in our facilities, veterans can be provided with bus passes, security deposit assistance, rent assistance, help with finding or maintaining employment, referrals for assistance to obtain benefits, help accessing child care, help with obtaining school supplies, and more.
Permanent Housing
Summit Liberty House
Summit Liberty House is a partnership forged between AFS and the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Summit Liberty House provides a total of four two-bedroom furnished apartments dedicated to female Veterans and their children. Axess Family Services provides case-management to the female Veteran participants. Axess Family Services provides case management and resources female Veterans with children under the age of 18. Eligibility for Female Veteran includes:
- Summit County residency
- Veteran with at least one minor child
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Low income (200% federal poverty limit)
Contact The Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home
1121 Exeter Rd. Akron, Ohio 44306
Veteran Coordinated Entry: (855) 234-7310
Donate to The Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home
You can assist our veterans by donating any of the following items:
- Towels, pillows, twin XL sheets, coffee, sugar, and creamer
- New pots and pans for veterans moving into permanent housing
- Used vehicles for veterans to transport themselves to appointments
- Monetary gifts to help feed veterans or provide needed supplies
For more information on current list of donation needs, please email [email protected]