YWCA of Canton, Ohio, Inc.
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Description: The YWCA of Canton operates five (5) shelters for the homeless / hard to house homeless in the community and offers child care for children ages 6 months through 10 years of age.
Target demographics: Serving the homeless, especially women and children, in Stark County and the surrounding areas; providing childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 10 years of age.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Paint, clean, sort in our donation room, assist with mailings, serve on a committee.
Mission:
The YWCA of Canton is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Results:
Merele K.
04/29/11
I managed a community assessment process, COMPASS, for the United Way of Greater Stark County. Margaret Egbert, YWCA CEO, served on the Community Development Committee from the beginning of the process. Community Development was one of eight COMPASS committees. The committees provided a direct link ...
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mike yeagley
04/29/11
I am an architect that has worked the YWCA for over 20 years. I have watched it developed through the years into a socially responsible organization serving the housing needs of the special needs people of Stark County. I have designed several housing projects that include the renovation of ...
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cbarnes1
04/28/11
14 years ago I stayed at the YWCA when my 4 year old daughter and I became homeless, I lived at the shelter for 90 days and then transfered over to their transitional housing unit. Without the shelter I would have had no where to go. Our county would be useless without the benefit the YWCA has to ...
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