YWCA Canton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our Programs ↘
Established in 1909, YWCA Canton has impacted the lives of many women and girls through a variety of programs and services that have transformed in 115 years to meet the needs of our community. We provide transformative services in two focus areas: housing and early childhood education.
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Housing
We provide emergency homeless housing, permanent Supportive housing and Rapid Re-Housing
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Early Childhood Learning Center
High-quality early education services for children ages six weeks to five years.
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Early Head Start
Child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years for families who qualify.
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Community Rentals
The YWCA offers space for groups to rent for their meetings, functions or athletics.
2023 Numbers Served ↘
YWCA Canton provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Community Connections
YWCA is committed to working with agencies throughout the community to provide families with connections to resources and services needed to remove barriers.
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Homelessness & Housing
YWCA’s eviction prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and basic needs programs, such as food and hygiene, help low-income households find stability.
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Early Care & Education
The YWCA Canton provides early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten.
225
adults provided safety for in our Emergency Shelter
89
children provided safety for in our Emergency Shelter
107
individuals permanently housed from our Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter programs
275
Stark County children enrolled in our Early Head Start program and partner sites
90
families served by our Early Childhood Learning Center
Your contribution will help support our organization's much-needed programs and services. ↘
To make a tax-deductible donation right now, please fill out and submit the form below. Or if you prefer to donate by mail, please send your gift payable to YWCA Canton to 231 6th St. NE, Canton, OH 44702
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