Behind On Rent & Utilities

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

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

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

• Cash assistance
• Food assistance
• Medicaid & Medical
• Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
• Child care services
• Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
• Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
• Foster care & adoption
• Kinship care
• Child support services
• Project KARE
• Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
• PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.

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. nutrition)
• Housing (rental and mortgage) Assistance

Youth Enrichment

• Youth Enrichment and Academic Program
• Financial Aid Boot Camp
• WIOA Employment
• Summer Employment

 

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

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

CALL 330-452-4363 Intake and assessment is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm on regular business days. After hours calls transfer to the Stark County Crisis Hotline. Please allow enough phone time for specialists to conduct an initial assessment review to find information and programs that work best for your needs. The homeless hotline number is a part of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery.