221 3rd Street SE
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330-452-4661
Toll Free: 888-698-6893
Website: http://www.starkjfs.org
Apply for food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid and/or Medicare, and other emergency assistance.
1370 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44714
Telephone: 330-454-1850
Website: http://www.sccaa.org/Content/HEAP
This program assists families with short-term help for the high costs of heating and cooling.
401 Market Avenue North
Suite 300
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330-491-0445
Website: http://www.uwstark.org
Knowing that you need help is one thing…finding someone who can help you is another. United Way’s 2-1-1 can link you to resources such as rent and utility assistance, food, health related services, homeless services, foreclosure information, senior services, family counseling, support groups and parenting resource information.
1366 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44714
Telephone: 330-454-6850
Website: http://www.sccaa.org
The Stark County Community Action Agency offers programs and services to assist the economically disadvantaged in our community. Services include programs such as HEAP, Home Weatherization, Head Start, Workforce Development, and Early Head Start.
3951 Convenience Circle NW
Canton, Ohio 44718
Telephone: 330-493-9904
Website: http://www.starkhealth.org
Through effective, organized and sustained collaborative efforts, the Stark County Health Department seeks to enable every individual, regardless of race, age, national origin, creed, sex, disability or socio-economic status to realize their social and individual responsibilities to promote and protect their health and the health of their community.
408 Ninth Street SW
Canton, Ohio 44707
Telephone: 800-942-3577
Website: http://www.goodwillgoodskills.org
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. works to improve the quality of life and employment opportunities for all people.
401 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330-438-0500
Website: http://www.ood.ohio.gov
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) houses the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR). This is the program that provides individuals with disabilities the services and support necessary to help them attain and maintain employment. Disabilities may include either physical, intellectual, mental health, or sensory disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are customized for each individual through assessments and one-on-one meetings with professional VR counselors. VR services are available in all 88 counties and include:
205 South Union Avenue
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Telephone: 330-823-19
7389 Caritas Circle NW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Telephone: 330-830-6275
420 Third Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330-458-2403
428 King Church Avenue SW
Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Telephone: 330-877-8933
1421 South Nickelplate
Louisville, Ohio 44641
Telephone: 330-875-1611
131 Tremont Avenue SE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Telephone: 330-837-5166
1333 North Park Avenue NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
Telephone: 330-454-9018
687 Lynnwood Drive
Minerva, Ohio 44657
Telephone: 330-868-5988
200 South Main Street
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Telephone: 330-499-2587
315 North Main Street NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Telephone: 330-305-5437
7389 Caritas Circle NW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Telephone: 330-830-6275
1226 Market Street NE
Navarre, Ohio 44662
Telephone: 330-879-0800
231 Sixth Street NE
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330-453-7644
Website: http://www.ywcacanton.org
The YWCA Canton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
400 Tuscarawas St East
Canton, Ohio 44702
Telephone: 330- 454-8051
Website: http://www.starkmha.org
The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) provides eligible residents of Stark County with quality affordable housing in decent, safe, and nourishing neighborhoods. By working in partnership with public and private sectors, SMHA provides families with housing choices and opportunities.