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Homeless & housing

For young people in Stark County, homelessness can impact their lives at any age. Whether they are leaving foster care, juvenile detention facilities or difficult family situations, every child deserves a safe and stable place to call home. If you are not sure where you’ll rest your head tonight, reach out today to find affordable housing.

Stark County Homeless Hotline

The Stark County Homeless Hotline operates 24/7. After an initial assessment review, individuals are referred to community shelters and other local housing programs.

Phone: (330) 452-4363
Phone: (330) 452-4363
Hours: Call Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for immediate assistance.
Stark County shelters

Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter

Emergency shelter for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Hotline: (330) 823-7223
Hotline: (330) 823-7223

Alliance for Children & Families

Emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline) for individuals and families.
624 Scranton Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-6332
Phone: (330) 821-6332
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Domestic Violence Project: Shelter

Temporary emergency shelter for individuals fleeing violence and abuse in Canton and Massillon.
720 19th St NE
Canton, OH 44714
Hotline: (330) 453-7233
Hotline: (330) 453-7233

Refuge of Hope Men’s Shelter

Emergency shelter for men (referrals through Homeless Hotline).
715 Second St. NE
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 453-1785
Phone: (330) 453-1785
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The Salvation Army in Alliance

Emergency assistance, showers, meals and help with utilities.
57 West Main St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-5188
Phone: (330) 823-5188
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The Salvation Army in Canton

Emergency assistance, showers, meals and help with utilities. Call at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0159
Phone: (330) 453-0159
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The Salvation Army in Massillon

Emergency assistance, meal programs and help with utilities.
315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-6473
Phone: (330) 833-6473
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YWCA Alliance: Housing

Up to three years of low-cost housing for women 18 years and older.
239 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-1840
Phone: (330) 823-1840

YWCA Canton: Housing

Emergency shelter, housing placement assistance and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline). 
231 6th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7644
Phone: (330) 453-7644
Affordable housing in Alliance

Lexington Country Homes

Affordable Section 8 housing for families.
1455 Shadow Ridge Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 385-4047
Phone: (330) 385-4047

Nantucket Circle

Family-friendly Section 8 assisted living apartments.
965 Nantucket Cir.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-9550
Phone: (330) 823-9550

Orchard Grove Apartments

Affordable housing for families and farm workers.
1201-1231 Klinger Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 829-9339
Phone: (330) 829-9339

Park Place

Section 8 housing for individuals with disabilities.
1718 North Market Ave. N
Canton , OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Affordable housing in Canal Fulton

Echoing Ridge

Subsidized housing for individuals with disabilities.
643 Beverly Ave.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (330) 854-6621
Phone: (330) 854-6621

Lakeview Estates

Low-income, Section 8 family housing.
450 Waterside Dr.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (440) 245-2813
Phone: (440) 245-2813
Affordable housing in Canton

ABCD Homes

Low-income housing.
902 9th St. NE
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 455-3685
Phone: (330) 455-3685

Canton Towers

Section 8 apartments.
131 5th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 456-7847
Phone: (330) 456-7847

Cedar Oaks

Affordable housing community for individuals with disabilities.
3538 Millvale Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-1905
Phone: (330) 455-1905

Cherry Homes

Low-income, family housing and apartments (not subsidized).
1573 Gateway Blvd. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-6385
Phone: (330) 455-6385

Chips Townhouses

Affordable townhouse rentals for families.
3124 Kalahari St. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-1114
Phone: (330) 454-1114

Downtowner

Affordable housing.
621 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-4048
Phone: (330) 453-4048

Eastside Homes

Low-income housing (not subsidized).
1225 Gross Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-0194
Phone: (330) 455-0194

Gateway Homes

Low-income housing.
1038 Charles Ede Blvd. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-0194
Phone: (330) 455-0194

Hillview Apartments

Low-income family apartment rentals.
1884 6th St.
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Phone: (330) 454-8051

ICAN Gardens

Low-income housing.
3302 Millvale Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Phone: (330) 455-9100

New Beginnings Permanent Supportive Housing

Long-term, low-income housing for individuals and families.
800 West Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 452-4823
Phone: (330) 452-4823

Plaza Apartments

Section 8 housing.
3320 Cromer Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-0841
Phone: (330) 492-0841

Sahara Apartments

Section 8 family housing.
2924 Rem Cir. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-9618
Phone: (330) 454-9618

Skyline Terrace

Affordable apartment rentals for families.
635 Alan Page Dr. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 456-7237
Phone: (330) 456-7237

Victory Square

Affordable family apartments.
1206 Lippert Rd. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-8035
Phone: (330) 455-8035

Vienna Woods

Low-income family rental homes.
2920 Vienna Woods Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Phone: (330) 484-3212
Phone: (330) 484-3212

Village Garden

Affordable housing.
1327 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 491-3700
Phone: (330) 491-3700

Washington Towne Homes

Affordable family town home rentals.
1600 10th St. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Affordable housing in Massillon

Commquest Family Living Center

A homeless shelter for families and single women located in Massillon
412 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: 330-833-8516
Phone: 330-833-8516

Friendship Village

Section 8 housing for those with disabilities.
1308 Cherry Rd. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 830-1246
Phone: (330) 830-1246

Massillon VOA Housing

Section 8 housing for those with disabilities.
1308 Cherry Rd. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 830-1246
Phone: (330) 830-1246

Riverview Towers

Section 8 housing.
223 2nd St. SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 837-4728
Phone: (330) 837-4728

Yorkview Estates

Low-income family housing.
2198 Harsh Ave. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-1429
Phone: (330) 833-1429
Affordable housing in Uniontown

Briarwood Estates

Low-income housing.
3969 Mayfair Rd.
Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 699-0737
Phone: (330) 699-0737
Help finding housing

Bridges

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.
Phone: (614) 656-6328
Phone: (614) 656-6328

Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio

Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.
1400 Raff Rd. SW
Suite A
Canton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 915-5888
Phone: (330) 915-5888
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ICAN Housing

Housing referrals and rent subsidies for families, single individuals, veterans and those with disabilities.
1214 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Phone: (330) 455-9100

United Way of Greater Stark County

Instantly connect with health and social services throughout Stark County.
Hotline: 211
Hotline: 211
Hours: 24/7 guidance

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Subsidized housing and social services for residents of Stark County. 
400 East Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Phone: (330) 454-8051
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