EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & MENTORING PROGRAMS
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 2022 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
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
A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
United Way Building
401 Market Ave N.
Suite 103
Canton, OH 44702
866-584-2350
330-456-8361
communitylegalaid.org
ECONOMIC MOBILITY CENTER
UNITED WAY OF GREATER STARK COUNTY
401 Market Ave N
Suite 300
Canton, OH 44702
330-491-0445
Benefit application assistance, financial and debt management coaching, job training and assistance, clothing vouchers, financial assistance for vehicle repairs and free tax preparation services
uwstark.org/our-work/community-programs/economic-mobility-center
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
CANTON CITY SCHOOLS ADULT CAREER, TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Main Office
305 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2556
Main Campus
2800 13th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
GED assistance, college prep classes, and on-line classes and training programs are available
ccsdistrict.org
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
colemanservices.org
ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER
Souers School
2800 13th St. SW
Canton, Ohio 44710
330-452-7443 or 330-438-2559
ccsdistrict.org/Page/310
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
Job skills training and workshops as well as one-on-one life skills mentoring services
ONE Center for Leadership
901 Tuscarawas St. E
Canton, OH 4470
330-754-6203
54 City Hall St
Massillon, OH 44646
330-754-6203
OHIO MEANS JOBS
822 30th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-433-9675
Free career workshops and trainings as well as services for job seekers
omjwork.com
RAHAB MINISTRIES
Mentoring and support services for sexually exploited women and youth including safe housing
Day room services (meals, showers, fellowship, Bible study, clothing & hygiene items available at two canton Drop In Centers.
Call 330-819-3326 for drop- in center locations
Ministry Office
One Center for Leadership
901 Tuscarawas St. E.
Canton, OH 44707
330-819-3326
rahab-ministries.org
facebook.com/RahabMinistries
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
CENTER OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1326 Market Ave North
Canton, OH 44714
330-580-9356
Job training and employment assistance
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
1366 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44714
330-454-1676
Head Start Program, HEAP and HWAP programs, work force development and job training programs, classes and workshops
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.
Some counseling and support group services are also available on site.
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.
betterjobsstark.org
YOUTH TO YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION & MENTORING SERVICES
BE A BETTER ME FOUNDATION
1414 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44714
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 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-impact
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
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
tmccanton.wixsite.com/the-martin-center
META-MORPHOSIS
5825 Kentview NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
330- 631-2597
Provides housing, job training, mentoring and life-skills assistance to young males from disadvantaged backgrounds or re-entering society from the criminal justice system
metamorphosisnow.org
PROJECT REBUILD (youth ages 16-24 years)
403 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
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
325 3rd St. SE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
234-214-3460
Provides life skills, educational & technical training, and mentoring programs for youth and young adults
straightpathprogram.org
STARK HELP CENTRAL
On-line resource navigation tool for community programs and services for children, teens and young adults up to age 25. Resources include, education, substance abuse, jobs, health and insurance, parenting, transportation, legal assistance, emergencies, safety and basic need
starkhelpcentral.com