After-school and mentoring activities

Provides transitional housing for women, a clothing boutique, employment and transportation assistance, youth programs, and Meals on Wheels for the senior community. 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.

• Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services.
• Fashion Boutique Stocked with casual and professional attire and shoes for both women and men, as well as jewelry and accessories, all at very affordable prices – nothing more than $5. Located at the Alliance Commons - 405 S. Linden Avenue, Alliance, OH, 44601 (Door 1)
• Meals on Wheels Contact our Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Tierney Allen, at (330) 823-1840 (ext. 102) with any questions and/or to sign up.

A community-based foundation designed to empower and encourage young people to see the good in themselves and others.

Mentoring network serving more than 350 at-risk children ages 6 to 18. Children are matched with adult volunteers who provide ongoing encouragement and support for life-long success.

Skill building, outdoor activities and social development to help instill positive behaviors in Stark County’s young people.

Canton Challenger Baseball is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for those with physical and intellectual challenges. Each team is lead by a manager and assisted by volunteers. Learn more at their website.

Studio classes and workshops available throughout the year as well as a Summer Art Camp for young people under the age of 18.

The Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is a professional performing arts organization dedicated to enriching the Stark County community through live orchestral music, educational programming, and meaningful engagement opportunities. Through our MasterWorks and Employers Health Pops concert series, the CSO presents world-class performances featuring professional musicians, guest artists, and conductors of national and international acclaim. These concerts are designed to inspire, challenge, and entertain diverse audiences in a variety of settings. Beyond the concert hall, the CSO provides robust educational and community-based programs serving children and families across Stark County. These initiatives include youth concerts for elementary students, early childhood programs such as the Kinder Concert series, in-school partnerships, and access-based programs that remove financial and geographic barriers to participation. We also offer community-centered performances and collaborations that bring music into neighborhoods, schools, and community spaces. The Canton Symphony Orchestra believes that access to the arts is essential to a thriving community. Through performance, education, and engagement, we strive to strengthen cultural vitality, support lifelong learning, and foster connection across generations. For concert information, educational opportunities, or partnership inquiries, visit cantonsymphony.org or contact our administrative offices directly.

The Dueber Kids Club provides a safe place for kids to go after school for collaborative tutoring and enrichment activities.

EN-RICH-MENT empowers and uplifts youth, families, and community by providing access to education, arts, health, and life skills opportunities to inspire growth, creativity, and a brighter future for all (focused on ages 5-18).

A youth development organization that uses the game of golf to teach youth ages 5 - 18 essential life skills and healthy habits. They provide programs all year-round and also do after-school and utilize trained adult coaches that mentor the youth that attend classes. Programs and classes vary depending on the program and season. Scholarships are also available.

Mentoring for victims of human trafficking as well as young people at risk.

Lighthouse Ministries has devised a multi-pronged approach to supporting and empowering neighborhood children and teens: The After-School Program, The Summer Activities Project, Cultivate, and The Evening Youth Ministry Clubs. 1. The After-School Program provides a safe place for children to go after school, caring adult relationships, supervised play, tutoring, and a broad spectrum of arts-based enrichment opportunities (robotics, mindfulness, electronics, pottery, art, and entrepreneurship, to name a few), all in an effort to help students identify their gifts and strengths. 2. The Summer Activities Project offers two programs for parents to keep their children's minds engaged over the summer. - Our Enrichment Camp, a school without desks, offers students 7 weeks of project-based learning across all core subjects and the arts. The program runs from 9a-3p each day and serves breakfast and lunch - The Field Trip Program offers youth a lighter summer schedule, featuring biweekly field trips that include hiking, visits to zoos and science centers, and swimming. 3. Our Cultivate programming enables students to delve deeper into a field of interest. An opportunity to cultivate their creativity. We are offering Cultivate classes in strings, robotics, and pottery, with more being added regularly. 4. The Evening Youth Ministry Clubs were developed to help neighborhood middle- and high-school students explore their faith through social interaction, study, and reflection on how their actions impact the local and global communities where they live. 5. Vocational Scholarships are offered for any Middle School and High School students participating at the Lighthouse. Please visit our website for regular programming updates and registration info

Foster care and mental health services for young people with emotional, behavioral and other complex challenges.

Creates pathways for local young people to academic, professional and leadership opportunities.

Stark Library is a public library system serving Stark County through 10 locations, a Bookmobile, and a wide range of online services. Stark Library offers free access to books, digital materials, technology, and welcoming spaces that support lifelong learning, workforce development, and community connection. Community members can explore books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and online resources for all ages, along with free computer and internet access, Wi-Fi, printing, and meeting rooms. Knowledgeable staff are available to help with job searching, resume building, online applications, research, and navigating digital tools and government resources. Stark Library also hosts a variety of free programs—from story times and early literacy activities to homework help, STEAM programs, author talks, cultural events, and educational workshops for teens, adults, and seniors—making the Library a hub for learning and connection at every stage of life. Visit our website to find the closest one.

A youth-led, adult-guided leadership development group providing a safe place for students to come together to promote, celebrate and encourage healthy decisions regarding substance use. This group promotes mental health and wellness through open and honest discussion, project-based learning, and community outreach. This group provides a space for young people to not only share their ideas, but to be heard by the community.

Meetings are completely free and include snacks, peer-to-peer check-in, resources, information about local mental health and wellness efforts, volunteer hour opportunities, and more.

The Martin Center exists to build relationships with teens and families in the Canton NE and SE inner-city communities. They are a non-profit organization that houses multiple like-minded organizations to transform the face of Canton.

Project launches, school-based partnerships and summer camps that empower middle school students to imagine the world as it could be and put those dreams into action.

Health, education and financial support services to help build strong foundations and strengthen our community. View all local YMCA locations.

Helping to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities to become independent, well-rounded, self-confident individuals through:

• Equine activities
• Recreational programs
• Social services
• Vocational support

Academic, health and leadership programs that create a safe environment for kids to have fun and be themselves. Programs include a Hot Meal and Smart Move (Evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum and youth development program for school-aged children).

• Afterschool Program: 2-7 pm
• Admin: 8 am - 5 pm

Massillon Museum is an art and history museum in downtown Massillon.

• Admission is always free
• Offers free or low-cost classes, workshops, and events for all ages
• Sensory Room is available

Member of Museums for All, offering reduced membership pricing and program discounts to those receiving SNAP benefits, and Blue Star Museums, offering membership and program discounts to active duty military personnel and their families.

Offers mandatory career and educational guidance to Stark County youth and adults preparing to take the GED test through Ohio's test voucher program.

• Career programs offered at Fairless, Tuslaw, Northwest, Louisville, Minerva and Malvern schools.

4-H Youth Development located here, offering hands-on activities to help youth between the ages of 5 and 19 develop lifelong learning skills. Visit ohio4h.org for more information.

Guided tours designed to align with state history standards.

Bridges is a voluntary program for young adults in the foster care system who are ages 18, 19 or 20. It provides guidance and support during the transition to adulthood for individuals who are in school, working or have a qualifying medical condition.

Provides mentoring programs inside partner school districts during lunch and on weekends/after school in Massillon and Canton for K-12th grade students.

MentorStark is a central hub to help people find youth and young adult development programs and activities in Stark County. Whether you want to volunteer for a program or find an opportunity for yourself or your child, MentorStark is here to help! Learn more: https://www.mentorstark.org/