Haven of Rest Radio Broadcast

A man named Adam shares his journey of overcoming a severe drug addiction through the Conquerors program at Haven of Rest Ministries. After losing his job and home to his addiction, Adam reached out for divine help and was guided by his family to the ministry, where he embraced a structured life of work therapy, discipleship classes, and counseling. Though he initially struggled to adapt his indep...

In this 2025 year-in-review broadcast, Haven of Rest Ministries highlights a year defined by significant infrastructure improvements and a deepened focus on Christ-centered outreach. Key physical projects included a major bathroom and shower renovation at the client service center to enhance guest dignity, as well as a complete roof restoration and the replacement of several HVAC units to maintain...

Jeff Hyatt, the Director of the Facilities Department at Haven of Rest Ministries, leads a versatile team of seven to eight individuals responsible for the upkeep and safety of three separate buildings. By providing a clean and stable environment, the department seeks to offer guests a consistent routine that helps them feel safe enough to experience the ministry's services and hear the gospel...

Kathleen Turner, director of Harvest Home, describes a season filled with high occupancy and community generosity, noting that the facility is currently at maximum capacity for single residents while also preparing to welcome more families. The holiday season is marked by diverse activities, including a "North Pole adventure" trip, Christmas parties scheduled for December 18th, and visit...

December 14 2025 - Resident Christmas

December 7 2025 - Jesse Schlabach

The broadcast features David John from Haven of Rest's development team discussing several upcoming holiday events following Thanksgiving. The first major event is the " Happy Birthday Jesus " party for children, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th. This event, which begins with doors opening at 1:30 PM and a program at 2:00 PM, involves extensive volunteer efforts, decorating, musi...

The Haven of Rest Ministries is preparing for a very full house for their special Thanksgiving Day celebrations, which include two main services and meals open not only to their guests but also to the wider community, past guests, and alumni. The day's events begin in the morning with guests gathering around 10:45 AM for music, followed by a service at 11:30 AM, and then a traditional Thanksgi...

During the broadcast, Katrina Henry from the Haven of Rest development department details the "Every Child, Every Chance" program, a preventative ministry that partners with counselors at Akron Public Schools to support students and families before they require shelter services. Working primarily with seven schools, the initiative addresses barriers to education by providing immediate ne...

Jesse Schlabach, the director of the Men's Division at Haven of Rest, discussed the impact of colder weather in November on the people they serve, noting that the seasonal change drives more unhoused individuals to seek shelter and services, despite a general increase in numbers compared to the previous year. When guests arrive, the 24/7 staff conducts a brief intake, assesses their immediate...

Eric Swatson, the new development assistant with a focus on social media at Haven of Rest, shared his journey to the mission and his faith. Growing up in Akron, he was aware of Haven of Rest but didn't fully understand their work until a friend, Landon, introduced him. A spontaneous conversation with Doctor Yvonne Brake led Eric to pursue a role in the development office, focusing on sharing t...

The radio broadcast featured Jonathan Iaconas, the clothing coordinator at Haven of Rest, discussing the essential service the clothing department provides at the client service building. He highlighted that the department connects the generosity of the community to the practical needs of guests, helping to affirm their dignity by offering high-quality, organized clothing free of charge in a setti...

Haven of Rest food service manager, Jonell Muth, shared the substantial scope of the organization's food ministry, which prepares and serves about 300 to 400 meals daily to guests, including residents and community members. She highlighted the significant need for donations, noting that they use up to 900 small cans of vegetables for a single meal and need around 250 burgers for one meal. Key...

The Haven of Rest is holding an Open House on October 16th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the main mission building, 175 E Market, where the last tour starts around 4:30 PM. This event welcomes the entire community, including agency and church leaders, for a transparent, 45-minute to hour-long tour of their facilities, which include the worship center, learning and career center, Harvest Home for wome...

The radio broadcast features an interview with Billy, who shares his journey from a participant in the Conquerors program at Haven of Rest to a full-time employee on the ministry team. After completing the program and an internship, during which he served in the men's day room, defusing situations and bringing order to chaos by ministering grace and Christ's word to men in crisis, he was h...

Dan shared his testimony on the radio broadcast, detailing his successful transition from the Conquerors program to an eight-month intern program, and finally being hired as a full-time staff member in the Facilities Department on November 17th. He credits the intern program with teaching him patience and love for his fellow man and sees his current role—where he uses his previous expertise in ele...

September 21 2025 - Josh

September 14 2025 - Open House

September 7 2025 - Gavin

August 31 2025 - Bob Miller

August 24 2025 - Jan Pluck

August 17 2025 - Jason Michalak

August 10 2025 - Jeff and Jim

August 3 2025 - Landon

July 27 2025 - Trevor