EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & MENTORING PROGRAMS
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This page lists a variety of public service agencies and privately funded or non-profit agencies which can provide assistance with education, employment searches, job training programs and life skills development. Identification and eligibility requirements may apply. This information has been updated as of August 2024 but may be subject to change. Please contact providers for verification and precise program details.
FREE GRANTS FOR FELONS & SINGLE MOTHERS
These sites offers information and a state by state directory of grants and financial assistance programs. Resources may include jobs, education, housing, emergency funds, and basic needs assistance but programs may not be available in all areas or for all circumstances.
freegrantsforfelons.org
singlemothersgrants.org
STARK HELP CENTRAL
Comprehensive resource navigation tool for a broad spectrum of community programs and services.
Resources include education, substance abuse, jobs, health and insurance, parenting, transportation, legal assistance, emergencies, safety, basic needs and youth services.
This service has replaced the United Way 211 information system which is no longer available.
starkhelpcentral.com
LEGAL & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
APPRISEN
2800 Market Avenue North
Suite 18
Canton, OH 44714
330-899-9250
800-355-2227
Non-profit agency providing financial wellness programs, consumer credit counseling, debt management, as well as housing and bankruptcy counseling
apprisen.com
COMMUNITY LEGAL AIDE
United Way Building
401 Market Ave N.
Suite 103
Canton, OH 44702
866-584-2350
330-535-4191
Northeast Ohio Help Line 800-998-9454
A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
communitylegalaid.org
DRIVE TO EXCELERATE
1123 7th St NE
Canton, OH 44714
330-936-7000
Stark County residents 16 years and older may apply for financial aid in defraying the cost of driving school & driver's licenses. All applicants must submit an application which are then reviewed by DTE Board. If accepted, all payments go directly to the driving school or license bureau.
drivetoexcelerate.org
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
301 Mckinley Ave SW
Suite 100
Canton, OH 44702
877-255-1509 local office
800-772-1213 national office
ssa.gov
ADULT EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & MENTORING SERVICES
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
624 Scranton Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-6332
Emergency homeless shelter access is available through the homeless hotline.
Transitional and permanent housing assistance programs for families are available as well as parenting classes, health and wellness service, financial literacy and employment support programs. Registration with the Homeless Hotline is required to access these services.
allianceforchildrenandfamilies.org/acf-programs
CANTON CITY SCHOOLS ADULT CAREER, TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
305 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2556
CANTON CITY SCHOOLS /ASPIRE OF STARK COUNTY
Timken Career Campus - 3rd Floor
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2554
Free classes include GED services, ESOL-English for Speakers of Other Languages, prep for pre-employment testing & entrance exams, improving study, training & jobs skills, & helping your children with homework
ccsdistrict.org/apsire
CHALLENGE MINISTRIES
Job skills training and workshops as well as one-on-one life skills and case management services. This is a faith-based program.
ONE Center for Leadership
901 Tuscarawas St. E
Canton, OH 4470
330-754-6203
54 City Hall St
Massillon, OH 44646
330-754-6203
COLEMAN HEALTH SERVICES
Provides behavioral health, residential, employment and support services for people with disabilities, criminal records, substance abuse and chemical dependency issues as well as veterans
400 Tuscarawas St W.
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2400
GOODWILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44702
330-454-9461
Available services include parenting programs, math & reading literacy, financial education, family strengthening, computer classes, and pre-employment and job placement services for those with barriers to employment
goodwillgoodskills.org/services/#stark
MAKE A WAY CENTER
227 3rd St.
Massillon, OH 44648
330-837-0650
Social support, peer support, recreational and recreational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
makeaway.org
OHIO MEANS JOBS
822 30th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-433-9675
Free career workshops and trainings as well as employment connection services for job seekers and employers.
omjwork.com
RAHAB MINISTRIES
Mentoring and support services for sexually exploited women and youth including safe housing and day room services (meals, showers, fellowship, Bible study, clothing & hygiene items may be available).
Canton Drop-In
330-388-5286
914 Sandal Place NE
Canton, OH 44703
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Hours may vary on holidays and based on staff availability. It is recommended to call ahead if possible.
Ministry Office
3480 W. Market St.
Suite 303
Fairlawn, OH 44333
330-819-3326
rahab-ministries.org
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY *not confirmed*
CENTER OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1326 Market Ave North
Canton, OH 44714
330-580-9356
Job training and employment assistance programs are available.
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
1366 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714
330-454-1676
HEAP and HWAP programs, work force development and job training programs, classes and workshops are available.
Head Start Program for preschoolers and summer employment program for youth 16-18 years of age are also offered.
sccaa.org/agency-programs/workforce-development
sccaa.org
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK
1221 Harrisburg Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-455-2260
Provides service links and support for individuals and families needing mental health and substance abuse care, trauma care, pregnancy/parenting support programs, mentoring/job training, and basic needs assistance.
starkcommunitysupportnetwork.com
STARK COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
221 3rd St NE
Canton, OH 44702
330-452-4661
starkjfs.org
STARK COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE
1400 Sherrick Rd SE
Canton, OH 44707
330-754-1576
The mission of the Greater Stark County Urban League is to enable African American and the underserved to reach full economic, social and health parity.
Initiatives include connections to home ownership, health care, education, and social justice support services as well as job training and placement.
starkurbanleague.org
STRENGTHENING STARK
400 3rd St. SE
Suite. 302
Canton, OH 44702
330-453-5628
Strengthening Stark is a community-wide movement dedicated to getting Stark residents into better jobs and training opportunities. A navigator will help you through the process of gaining employment, including addressing any barriers to employment and stay with you through the process until you are employed.
strengtheningstark.com
strengtheningstark.com/wba/content/initiatives/stark-career-connect
QUEER IN CANTON
2663 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
The community center offers peer support and social gatherings for adults as well as youth programs for individuals 12-18-years-old (accompanied by parent/guardian).
Contact the center through the website for specific program availability and schedule information
queerincanton.com
YOUTH TO YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION & MENTORING SERVICES
BE A BETTER ME FOUNDATION
ONE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
901 Tuscarawas St E
Canton, OH 44707
330-754-6881
Youth tutoring and mentoring programs designed to help empower and encourage youth, on and off the right path in life, to see the good in themselves & others.
beabetterme.org
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SUMMIT, MEDINA & STARK COUNTIES
50 South Main St
Suite LL10
Akron, OH 44308
330-376- 6503
Volunteers act as role models and friends for children ages 6-18 with the goal of increasing their self-confidence as well as being a support system for them.
mentorwithme.org
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CANTON
J. BABE STEARN CLUBHOUSE
2628 13th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
330-455-3921
A variety of after school programs are available for school aged children including education, recreation, leadership, arts and crafts and social skills.
Financial assistance in the form of scholarships and sliding fee scales may be available to help with the membership fee for those who qualify.
facebook.com/BabeStearnCenter
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MASSILLON
730 Duncan Street SW
Massillon, Ohio 44647
330-833-4395
Youth programs available in the areas of arts, education, health & wellness, life skills, leadership & service, and sports & recreation. Membership fee is $10 per year
massillonkids.org/our-impa
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
1718 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-491-3272
Parenting classes, kindergarten readiness programs, child care service referrals, children's library, car seat assistance and early learning backpacks
ecresourcecenter.org
EN-RICH-MENT
1014 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
330-546-7724
Provides music, education, training, instruments, art, dance, voice, theater, drumline, gardening and cooking classes free of charge to underserved urban youth ages 5 through 18 years.
en-rich-ment.org
HANNAH’S HOUSE 119
213 Nassau St E.
East Canton, OH 44730
330-495-2970
Youth mentoring, guidance and life skills programs for young women in grades 6-12
hannahshouse119.com
JOBS FOR OHIO'S GRADUATES
5888 Fulton Drive NW
Canton, Ohio 44718
330-409-6000
Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates helps youth with multiple barriers to success complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or post-secondary job training.
Programs include School-to-Careers, Dropout Prevention Services, Career Connections, Work Experience Programming, Job Development Services
jogworks.org
THE MARTIN CENTER
1253 3rd St SE,
Canton OH 44707
866-607-4096
Drop-in center for youth ages 12-20 provides safe recreation areas, mentoring, counseling, tutoring & computer lab, and meals may also be available.
tmccanton.wixsite.com/the-martin-center
META-MORPHOSIS
12 Cole Ave. SW
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-839-2078
Juvenile offender education and re-entry support services including housing, job training, mentoring and life-skills assistance.
metamorphosisnow.org
PROJECT REBUILD
406 Shorb Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-588-3205
Education, vocational training, and leadership development with a focus on construction trade training for youth & young adults
projectrebuild.org
RAHAB MINISTRIES
Faith-based mentoring and support services for sexually exploited women and youth including safe housing and day room services (meals, showers, fellowship, Bible study, clothing & hygiene items may be available).
Canton Drop-In
330-388-5286
914 Sandal Place NE
Canton, OH 44703
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Hours may vary on holidays and based on staff availability. It is recommended to call ahead if possible.
STARK COUNTY FAMILY COUNCIL
Stark County Educational Service Center
6057 Strip Avenue NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-492-8136
Coordinates help for children and families between the child and family service organizations who specialize in specific needs such as mental health, developmental disabilities, education, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, parenting education and child development resources
starkfamilycouncil.org
STRAIGHT PATH PROGRAM
2840 Lincoln Way E.
Suite B
Massillon, Ohio 44646
234-214-3460
Provides life coaching and mentoring programs for youth and young adults
facebook.com/tsppcommunity
TIQVAH HANDS OF HOPE
530 Tuscarawas St. NW
Canton, Ohio 44702
330-353-9697
Faith based after school and early evening programs provided for school age youth and their families include but are not limited to:
Nutritious family style meal four days a week.
Personal hygiene opportunities so children can brush teeth daily and receive other products they need.
Enrichment classes & play programs
Character development curriculum based on biblical principles to aid in the development of wise decision making skills.
A clothing boutique for students and their families.
tiqvah.org
YMCA
There are YMCA's in every Stark County Community. Membership fees apply but financial assistance is available.
Services and programs vary by location but generally include child care, after school and summer camp programs, health and wellness, sports and recreation, family activities and achievement and leadership programs.
Massillon and Navarre locations see weststarky.org
All other Stark locations see ymcastark.org
YWCA OF CANTON
231 Sixth St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
330-453-7644
Early Head Start is available for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years including infants and toddlers with disabilities. This program is offered at other community locations as well.
Early Childhood Learning Center provides quality care and education for children six weeks to 11 years of age.
ywcacanton.org
ywcacanton.org/what-we-do/early-head-start