Behind On Rent & Utilities

• 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 with:

• Emergency food pantry
• Diaper/Feminine hygiene distribution
• To-go meals (soup kitchen/bagged)
• Rental/utility assistance (as funding allows)
• Showers
• Seasonal assistance (back-to-school supplies/Christmas help)
• Recreation + educational programs (adults & children)

Programs may vary by season and availability. Contact the Salvation Army of Canton or visit their website for eligibility details, dates, and registration information.

• 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.

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

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

• 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

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

• Goals Assets Investment Network (GAIN)
  • Asset building/financial literacy program)
• Senior Programs (i.e. nutrition)
• Housing (rental and mortgage) Assistance

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

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years as an independent Goodwill affiliate. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission. Goodwill is a nonprofit, social service agency dedicated to improving the lives of all people by providing skill-building programs and services needed to help remove common barriers to good jobs and independence. At Goodwill, it is our job to help individuals overcome barriers to getting and keeping good jobs. Our employment skills programming boils down to two key areas: Pre-employment Training and Job Placement Services. Other Ways We Can Help: Social Services Provides assistance to individuals in navigating and connecting to community resources. Financial Literacy Offers financial education on topics related to personal finances. Literacy Services Assists adults in overcoming reading and math obstacles. COMPASS Sexual Assault, Prevention & Support services for women, children and men who are survivors of rape or sexual abuse. Learn more here. Parenting Skills Training Program Classroom based program that educates parents who are at risk or who have had children placed in foster or alternative care. Home-Based Parenting Program Provides education and real-life application with support in the parents’ own home. Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus (Walk-in services): Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00–11:00am and 1:00–3:00pm

For more information, call our main campus or visit our website.

• 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

• 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