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Osnaburg Local School District

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

Affordable before and after school care.

Affordable before and after school care.

Affordable before and after-school care.

Affordable before and after school care.

Affordable before and after school care.

Affordable before and after school care.

Trauma-Informed Day Treatment School

Anonymous class for individuals recovering from substance use.

Tip line to report and reduce violence in Stark County schools.

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

Introducing high school students to career opportunities in architecture, construction, engineering and building design.

Early child care services for children whose parents are working to further their educations.

Northwest local school district in Canal Fulton, OH. www.northwest.sparcc.org

With a main office in Canton and additional sites in Akron and Boardman, the Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) may be one of this region’s best kept secrets. As part of its mission to promote the healthy development of young children, the organization offers numerous programs aimed at strengthening families; improving the quality of early childhood care and learning experiences; and increasing school and community readiness, while also helping to inform public policy.

Services offered include:
-assisting families in finding child care that fits their unique needs,

Support, advocacy, education and resources for families of children with Down syndrome.

Educating children and engaging seniors to help enrich our community.

The Myrna A. Pastore JRC Campus is located in the old Meyers Lake Ballroom. It houses the JRC Adult Day Center for Senior/Adults and the JRC Learning Center for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. We have weekly Intergenerational Connections programming for the children and Senior/Adults to interact together!

Christian summer camp for school-age kids in Stark County.

Improvement and innovation services to provide all students with access to quality education and careers.

Tiqvah Hands of Hope is an after-school program serving at-risk students in grades 1-12 within Stark County and the surrounding areas. Tiqvah provides meals and snacks, homework and academic assistance, enrichment opportunities, character development, mentorship, counseling, personal care and hygiene items, spiritual development, clothing boutiques, and social development for students within the program. Tiqvah is offered free of charge to families.

Building a strong community through economic development, education and strong neighborhoods.

Social, recreational and educational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Breastfeeding support group offering mother-to-mother encouragement, information and education.

Each year, Aspire hosts a back-to-school giveaway and event in Canton, Ohio.

Science camps and after-school programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Before and after-school care is provided for children ages kindergarten through 6th.

Clothing assistance for residents of Sebring and West Branch Schools. Closed on Friday and Sunday.

Provides students with safe, reliable transportation to school, extracurricular activities and medical/dental appointments.

Hot Meals: Lunch Mon-Thurs 11am-12:30pm Dinner Thursdays 5pm-5:45pm
Grocery Distribution 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 11am-1pm
Free Hair Cuts Wednesdays 10am-1pm
Free Chiropractic Care 1st Tuesday of the Month 12:30-1:30pm
Laundromat Mon-Thurs Call to make an appointment

The Agency Store located at 200 Cherry Ave NE in Canton is now open! Become a member and shop discounted goods and supplies for nonprofits, teachers, schools and churches!

Promotes financial literacy, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy lifestyle behaviors and community service for girls ages 11 to 15.

Learn about your rights when buying a car, house or another major purchase.

For twenty years, the Early Childhood Education Alliance has been focused on providing quality early childhood experiences for children and families in Alliance, Ohio.  Thanks to our partners, ECEA is able to connect families with resources and programs that ensure children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.  ECEA believes it is important to EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, and COLLABORATE because early experiences last a lifetime. ECEA provides SPARK and oversees the Alliance Employment Promise.

Payments for medical services and lost wages resulting from injury, occupational illness and/or death during the course of employment.

Free learning and development services to children from low-income families, ages birth to 5.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

• Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055
• Short term help for heating and cooling costs
• Income payment plan program
• Fans/air conditioners

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

• Repairs/replacement – furnace and hot water tank
• Insulation
• Energy Audits

Head Start & Early Head Start

• Fully and half-day classes
• Home-based Early Head Start services for children birth to three (3) years of age
• Social and Health Services
• Parental Involvement/Family Engagement

Community Action Pathways Hub

• Reducing barriers that can prevent health pregnancies and babies
• Community connections leading to self sufficiency

Community Services and Outreach

• Goals Assets Investment Network (GAIN)
  • Asset building/financial literacy program)
• Senior Programs (i.e.

Assists children, families, individuals, and organizations in need in Northeast Ohio Counties. Learn more: https://www.psnr.org/

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

Strengthening Stark is a community-wide movement for our growing community. As part of their mission, they are dedicated to getting Stark County residents into better jobs and training through their Stark Career Connect program. Learn more at their website.

The Stark Jobs Platform site was created as a helpful tool for job hunters in the Stark County area. By breaking down employment opportunities by industry, location, and required qualifications, they hope to provide a comprehensive resource for those seeking jobs in Stark County.

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

Professional learning environment for young musicians in Stark County. Music camps are offered in the summer for children and young adults.

Free Head Start learning and development services for children from low-income families, ages birth to 5.

Not For Sale is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing human trafficking and providing education to bring awareness to this modern-day tragedy.

Offers resources and links to veteran programs for jobs, education, health care, legal and financial services. Contact Jennifer Perez, Contractor.

Helping to support Ohioans with disabilities as they achieve quality employment and independence:

• Customized employment plans
• Education
• Social Security disability determination

Families in need can request a toy for a Christmas present from Toys for Tots. Learn more on the Canton Toys for Tots website.

Working to identify victims, prosecute human trafficking crimes and provide support to human trafficking survivors. Visit online to learn more.

Our Excel identity is a representation of the core elements that we’ve built into our day programs from the very beginning: exploration, connection, engagement, and learning. We are, as we have always been, deeply invested in the happiness and achievement of the adults who attend our programs. Together, under a unified and energized brand, our day programs in Northeast and Central Ohio continue to deliver on our commitments to the people we serve, represented by a name that highlights the culture and values we have thoughtfully fostered at our day programs.