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‘Being homeless again, it’s just crazy:’ Displaced Canton residents wait

Sunday, February 27, 2022

CANTON, November 17, 2021 Formerly homeless, they were escorted from their apartments in the middle of the night, without their belongings and without realizing that they, once again, were on the street. The 52 residents of Gateway House II — a YWCA-operated, four-story building in downtown Canton transitioning “hard-to-house homeless people with disabilities” — were roused from their sleep about 1:30… Continue Reading ‘Being homeless again, it’s just crazy:’ Displaced Canton residents wait

Canton burglar accused of breaking sprinkler head, flooding transitional housing

Sunday, February 27, 2022

CANTON, November 16, 2021 CANTON – About 50 residents in a building designed for people transitioning from being homeless were evacuated early Tuesday after a man broke in and flooded the property. David O’Malley, a second-floor resident, was asleep when the damage was done. “I woke up when water was coming in from the ceiling,” he said, recalling the… Continue Reading Canton burglar accused of breaking sprinkler head, flooding transitional housing

Heart of Stark: YWCA’s Sip & Stroll brought Canton community together

Sunday, February 27, 2022

CANTON, August 5, 2021 A few weeks ago, the community flooded the streets of downtown Canton to enjoy the local downtown shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants that opened their doors for a good cause— YWCA Canton’s Sip & Stroll Fundraiser. The Sip and Stroll was an opportunity for the community to come together and explore… Continue Reading Heart of Stark: YWCA’s Sip & Stroll brought Canton community together

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees’ wives host YWCA Day of Service

Sunday, February 27, 2022

CANTON, August 5, 2021 Some wives of Pro Football Hall of Famers are doing more than enjoying the festivities this week. They organized a Day of Service Thursday at the YWCA at 231 Sixth St. NE. Participants included: DeBorah Little, wife of enshrinee Floyd Little, class of 2010. LaTresa Doleman, widow of Chris Doleman, class of  2012. TiAnda Blount, wife of Mel Blount, class of… Continue Reading Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees’ wives host YWCA Day of Service

Canton YWCA pillow drive tops 400

Sunday, February 27, 2022

CANTON, January 25, 2021 Thanks to the generosity of our community, YWCA Canton’s pillow drive brought in 426 new pillows that will be gifted to its housing program participants and sent home with the children in its Early Childhood Learning Center. 2021 marks Hartville Kitchen’s 55th year in business. Happy anniversary! Alliance Community Pantry helped feed local individuals… Continue Reading Canton YWCA pillow drive tops 400