Success Stories
Learn how we make a difference in the community
Stark County CARE Teams support students and their families during times of need
Last year, a few days before Thanksgiving, Ann Walker, a single mother of three, came home from work with severe pain in her abdomen. “The last thing I remember is getting in the ambulance, until I woke up at the Cleveland Clinic, 10 d...
2-1-1 helpline delivers food to neighbors in need during pandemic
In April 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Greer found himself homebound in his downtown Canton apartment, without a way to buy groceries. “That was a really rough time,” he said. “Living on the 6th floor of my bui...
FAME program provides pathway to college for African American students
For many students, the path to college can be a challenging one. From admissions tests to financial aid, it’s a complex process. For African American males in Stark County, one program is helping to make the path to college more attain...
Stark County THRIVE helps curb infant mortality rate
Stark County THRIVE is working to ensure that more babies in Stark County celebrate their first birthdays. In 2013, the Ohio Department of Health identified Stark County as one of nine communities in the state with the highest infant mor...
SPARK prepares Alliance preschoolers for success in kindergarten and beyond
More children in Alliance are entering kindergarten ready to learn thanks in part to a program through the Early Childhood Education Alliance, called SPARK. SPARK, which stands for Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids™, is an i...
Seth’s Story
For years, Dina Gast watched her son, Seth, struggle in school. “I remember sitting and crying because I knew he had dyslexia and couldn’t get anyone to listen to me,” she said. “He spent years struggling with schoolwork, feeling...
Renee’s Story
Every day, Renee faced the same question – how would she get to and from work that day? Renee worked a split shift as a bus driver for one of Stark County’s school districts, a job that she needed to maintain if she hoped to pay down...
Dan’s Story: A Journey to Healthier Living
We met Dan at the Hope Outreach Center on the Northeast side of Canton. Dan was living in a shelter due to not being able to work....
Domestic Abuse Survivor Finds Safety and Stability
In June 2018, a 33-year-old mother of eight contacted the 24-hour emergency hotline seeking safe shelter....
Domestic Violence Survivor Finds Strength and Support through AADVS
Theresa* had been in a relationship for only three months when her relationship suddenly changed....
Restoring Hope After Trauma
As clinicians and advocates, it is critical for us to meet our clients wherever they are in their journey, with the hope that something beautiful can shine from the darkness that they may be feeling....
Overcoming Obstacles in Adoption Journey
There are several obstacles along the lifelong journey of adoption. After receiving Pathway’s post-adoption services this does not mean all issues are resolved....