• Donate

    Your contribution will help support our organization’s much-needed programs and services.

  • Enroll for Early Head Start

    The YWCA Early Head Start is currently enrolling children aged 6 weeks to 3 years including infants and toddlers with disabilities.

  • Volunteer

    As a volunteer at the YWCA Canton, you will have the opportunity to provide service to those in our community who need it most!

  • Annual Meeting

    Join the 2025 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 19.

YWCA Canton is on a Mission.

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.

  • 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.

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2024 Numbers Served ↘

YWCA Canton provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

312

adults provided safety for in our Emergency Shelter

85

children provided safety for in our Emergency Shelter

194

individuals permanently housed from our Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter programs

280

Stark County children enrolled in our Early Head Start program and partner sites

96

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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