YWCA Canton

  • Provides emergency shelter to the homeless and tools to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient.
  • Offers early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten.
  • Also has spaces available for community members and businesses to rent for meetings and events.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Community Rentals
    Offers space for groups to rent for their meetings, functions or athletics.