YWCA EMERGENCY/HOMELESS SHELTER

231 Sixth Street NE, Canton, OH 44702

Program Purpose: Provide emergency shelter to homeless single women and women with children, males under the age of 6. Families with older males are eligible for Family Shelter placement. Housing is provided for up to 90 days. The program provides food, clothing, and hygiene items on a needed basis. There is an on-site kitchen for residents to prepare their own food, and on-site laundry (coin operated machines). Two social workers on staff provide case management to assess family needs and make appropriate referrals to address these issues while families seek safe & affordable permanent housing.

In 2011, YWCA shelters provided 29,502 nights of service
to 234 individuals, 45% of whom were children.

Eligibility & Program Requirements:

Homeless per HUD’s definition
Low income with no resources to secure housing
Pass criminal record check
Cannot have been in YWCA shelter in previous 6 months
Cannot have been in YWCA shelter three previous times in the preceding 6 years
Must agree to actively work on a housing plan with additional services if needed, to help stabilize the family as they move from shelter into housing (transitional, permanent, or permanent supportive)
No alcohol use on premises
No drug use
No weapons
No guests in resident rooms
Cannot be placed in shelter after hours or on weekends.

Cost: Program cost based on income, does not exceed 30% of income

Contact Information: Carol Shaheen (single women) cshaheen@ywcacanton.org or Jody Thurin (mothers with children) jthurin@ywcacanton.org or phone 330-453-7644

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