Affordable furniture

Emergency rental  assistance for Stark County residents (under 65): visit ccdoy.org to fill out a pre-screening application  Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives. Basic Needs Assistance

• utilities, rent, food pantry, hygiene/taxable items, & birth certificates

AEP Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program

• Assistance for AEP customers who have has their service cut off, are at least $50 behind on their bill, have paid at least $75 towards their bill in the past 90 days and have not been enrolled in HEAP since 7/1/24 and SCCAA's WCP since 11/1/24

Emergency Rental Assistance (under 65)

• Must be a resident of Stark County, under 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, and have at least one minor child in the household or someone in the home who is pregnant
• Requires a landlord issued eviction notice, be experiencing homelessness, or be fleeing a domestic violence situation

First Step Family Support

• material assistance for infants & toddlers, & their families birth through age 3. Such as diapers, formula, clothing & other infant care items (partnered with Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank), case management, parenting support/education

Emergency Furniture Program

• In partnership with the Habitat for Humanity Restore ECO, furniture assistance for those exiting homelessness, fleeing Domestic Violence, or those that have suffered a housing disaster

Senior Rent & Mortgage Assistance

• Must be a resident of Stark County, age 65 and above, under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, and have a lease/mortgage holder
• Requires formal eviction notices from landlords, or past due notices from mortgage lenders
• To be pre-screened over the phone for our senior housing program, please call 10:00AM-4:00PM * Monday through Friday

Local Goodwill organizations are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that create job training programs, employment placement and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items. The Ken Weber Community Campus has walk-in services available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11am and 1-3 pm for community resource connections. For further information on what Goodwill has to offer, please call our main campus or visit our website. Thrift Store Locations

• Alliance 12501 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601 330-821-4880
• Massillon 2745 Indian River Rd, Massillon, OH 44646 330-833-9825
• Whipple Ave NW 4379 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718 234-360-8564
• Tuscarawas St W 5139 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708 330-479-8222
• N Main St 1230 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 330-494-2464
• Atlantic Blvd NW 2630 Atlantic Blvd NW, Canton, OH 44705 330-456-8020

Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase the homes with an affordable zero interest mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.

Serving the Alliance community:

• Hot meal program
• Food pantries
• Clothing
• Shelters
• Rent assistance
• Utility assistance
• Programs for adults and youth
• Holiday/Christmas assistance - visit saangeltree.org to apply

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth  

Serving the Massillon community:

• Hot meal program
• Food pantries
• Clothing
• Shelters
• Rent assistance
• Utility assistance
• Programs for adults and youth
• Holiday/Christmas assistance - visit saangeltree.org to apply

We improve Alliance area women’s lives, stand up for justice, and strengthen communities with a focus on three impact areas: equipping youth, economic stability and advancement and senior nutrition and health Provides transitional housing for women, a clothing boutique, employment and transportation assistance, youth programs, and Meals on Wheels for the senior community Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services Career & Fashion Boutique Offers gently used women’s clothing at a low cost per item

405 S Linden Ave Alliance, OH 44601 Door #2 (back of building)

330-823-1840 ext. 103 Monday: 9:30 - 2:30 Tuesday: 12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 5:00 Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 Saturday: 1st and last of the month 10:00 - 1:00 Employment and Transportation Assistance We have resources that might be able to help. Give us a call at 330-823-1840, Monday – Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM to set-up an appointment Empowering Youth

• Summer Explorers – grades 2-5 free 8-week summer enrichment program
• Sparkles – in collaboration with the Quota Club, recognizes elementary children nominated by their teachers
• Navigators Afterschool – grades 6-8 afterschool program
• The Leadership Ladder
• Teens in Action – former Navigators in grades 9-12 supplement Navigator staff
• Summer Activity Aides – grades 6-12 assist with Summer Explorers program

College Scholarships

• YWCA Memorial Scholarship - awarded annually to a graduating senior girl from the Alliance, Marlington, Sebring, West Branch, or St. Thomas Aquinas school district
• YWCA Geography Bee Scholarship - YWCA sponsors a Geo Bee Club and awards college scholarships to qualifying winners of the annual Bee. To prepare for the Bee, youth in grades 6-8 join the Navigators afterschool Geo Bee Club so that they can prepare to compete in the annual National Geographic competition. Senior Nutrition and Health

Meals on Wheels Plus For more information, call 330-823-1840 Monday – Thursday 9AM-5PM

Provides emergency shelter to the homeless and tools to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient Also provides early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363 Early Childhood Learning Center Quality care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 11 years 330-453-7644 Early Head Start Provides year-round child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years (including those with disabilities) whose families are homeless and/or live below the poverty line Partnership with THRIVE To support and promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. We have a Community Health Worker on-site as an integral member of our team to educate and provide support to our clients. Housing Services To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363

• Emergency Shelter for Women and Children - shelter for up to 90 days
• Permanent Supportive Housing - low barrier affordable housing for disabled, chronically homeless persons paired with support services
• Stark Area Rapid Re-Housing - program to connect eligible households with permanent housing quickly – short-term financial assistance and supportive services