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Northeastern Ohio’s premier workforce development and training centers that connects job seekers with employers by providing numerous resources in a single location

Serving Stark County employers and job seekers with access to all community partner programs, education, training, counseling and employment opportunities.

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

• Customized employment plans
• Education
• Social Security disability determination

Providing transitional support for felony offenders as they return to society, including:

• Help with housing
• Employment services
• Anger management programs
• Sex offender treatment

Offer a yearlong program with four phases that begins during sentencing and continues throughout the transfer to a correctional facility, during incarceration and as the individual transitions back into the community.

A non-profit helping high risk youth and those coming out of criminal justice system.

For nearly 50 years, VANTAGE Aging has promoted successful aging by providing programs to support the needs of older adults wishing to age in place and live independently with dignity.

Meals on Wheels and Home Wellness-  Health and wellness are important to the success of aging in place, and our Home Wellness Solutions and Meals on Wheels programs build on that concept by helping people remain at home by providing home-delivered meals, wellness checks,

At Building Blocks Adoption Service Inc., we are dedicated to guiding and supporting individuals and families through every facet of the adoption journey. Our services are designed with clarity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities involved.

Here is an overview of how we can help you:

• Unplanned Pregnancy Support & Birth Parent Services: Compassionate counseling and resources for birth parents considering adoption, ensuring they have the information and support needed to make empowered decisions.

SMART Recovery is a non-profit organization promoting self-empowerment in overcoming addictive behaviors. Rooted in cognitive behavioral and motivational science, our mutual support programs include the 4-Point Program for individuals and the Family & Friends Program for loved ones. All meetings are stigma-free and MAT-friendly, meeting people where they are on their recovery journey.

Join us online or in-person here.

Are you a provider and interested in collaboration?

Connect with us here.

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.

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 –

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

Offers Adult Career & Technical Education

FREE Classes at Aspire of Stark County:

• Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Improve English (ESOL-English for Speakers of Other Languages)
• Prepare for pre-employment testing
• Study for entrance exams
• Brush up on skills for success in college or training programs
• Improve your current job skills
• Help your children with homework
• Gain personal enrichment and satisfaction

Career Tech information available at plainlocal.org//career-tech-overview

Career Technical Education – Helping students to develop professional skills and experience to prepare them for future employment:

• Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• Skills USA
• Business Professionals of America (BPA)
• Educators Rising
• Junior Achievement

Provides VA Benefits Assistance, Financial Assistance, Medical Transportation, and Employment Resources to Stark County Veterans and their families.

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

Restore Addiction Recovery is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, and Clinically-Supported 12-month residential program for men struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction. Our services are free and no insurance is needed to join. While in our program, men receive individualized care, including but not limited to: 1-1 counseling, life coaching and life skills, job training and employment through our community work program, mentorship, financial coaching, healthy community, and more. Our goal is to prepare each man for life outside of our doors and have lasting freedom from addiction.

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Career-based intervention (CBI)
• Health tech
• Legal studies
• Marketing & business management

Performing Arts Summer Spectacular: A unique six-week theater camp for students entering seventh through 12th grade that culminates in the performance of a musical production.

Backpack Program – Weekend backpack meals every Friday for qualifying students.

Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy.

Offers an Auto Repair Program through a partnership with Department of Job & Family Services

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to help individuals file free tax returns

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Biomedical sciences
• Business management
• Construction tech
• Culinary arts
• Interactive media
• Medical technology
• Pre-engineering
• Teaching professions
• Video production

Career tech classes are offered.

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.

Report emergencies and cases of unsafe working conditions, health or safety violations.

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

Public school system in Perry Township.

Career tech classes offered.

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

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay

Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services

Walk-in Clinic:

Mon- Fri 11am – 12pm

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay

Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services

Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm

We improve Alliance area women’s lives, stand up for justice, and strengthen communities with a focus on three impact areas: equipping youth, economic stability and advancement and senior nutrition and health

Provides transitional housing for women, a clothing boutique, employment and transportation assistance, youth programs, and Meals on Wheels for the senior community

Clinical counselors working with individuals, adolescents and families to help them cope with difficult life events.

Offers various resources to Stark County veterans, including mental health services and job referrals when available.

Career programs offered at Fairless, Tuslaw, Northwest, Louisville, Minerva and Malvern schools.

www.drage.stark.k12.oh.us

Offers mandatory career and educational guidance to Stark County youth and adults preparing to take the GED test through Ohio’s test voucher program.

4-H Youth Development located here, offering hands-on activities to help youth between the ages of 5 and 19 develop lifelong learning skills. Visit ohio4h.org for more information.

Helping Stark County residents to develop responsibility, independence and life skills through job readiness and re-entry services.

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

Volunteers working together to raise awareness, education and advocacy to protect and serve local victims of human trafficking. Learn more on Facebook.

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

Providing counseling, support, advocacy, and education with a focus on prevention and treatment in the home, community, office, or telehealth.

Additional Program:
The Prevent Relapse Occurrence Team with Enhanced Case management and Treatment (Protect) works with juveniles who have shown sexual behavior problems who are not incarcerated or are returning to the community following separation. PROTECT services are designed to work specifically with individuals who have been identified as participating in “sexting” behavior or other minor-related sexual behavioral issues.

Alliance Commons is a community center that houses multiple agencies working together to serve the community.

StarkFresh Grocery Store

“Tackling the causes of hunger by creating realistic pathways out of poverty”

Hours: 9:30-5 MWF

Link to website

YWCA Career & Fashion Boutique

Hours: MTW 9-5; Th 9-6; F 9-12; 1st and last Saturday of the month 10-1

Link to website

Challenge Ministries

“Helping individuals address barriers they may face when seeking a job”

Respite care is provided to seniors, working parents, new mothers, and individuals who require recuperative or continuing care. Their services and schedules can be customized to your needs.

Counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples and families in North Canton.

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, hot meals, social center

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

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.

Legal services for child custody, behavioral health and domestic relations cases. Visit their website for more information.

Intake specialists who work with juvenile offenders and their families to prepare for court cases and provide mediation when possible are available at (330) 451-7317.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) – Representing the rights and interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in Stark County.

We help communities in Northern Ohio prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. We are able to make a difference in our local communities because of the generosity of our donors and support of our volunteers. Together, we provide the following programs and services:

• Disaster Services
• Volunteer Services
• Blood Donation Services
• Lifesaving Skills Training
• Military or Veterans Assistance (mental health counseling, emergency assistance and job services)
• Home Fire Campaign

Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults

Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma