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Hope Card Program
Bridge Point strives to help families of all shapes and sizes meet their everyday needs. Our goal is to help you "stretch" your income and budget by providing needed resources, at no cost, that free up your income for other family needs.

As a Hope Card holder, you and your family have access to receive monthly personal care resources (shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, etc), household products (laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) and other special resources. In order to take advantage of our other programs such as Souls 2 Soles, Keeping Kids Warm and Christmas Mart, you must be a Hope Card holder.

To apply, please click the link below and we will contact you once we review your application.
Apply Here
Furniture & Appliance Bank
Bridge Point's Furniture and Appliance Bank helps families in South-Central Stark County affected by homelessness, domestic violence or other crises by providing them with furniture and appliances that have been generously donated to our organization by members of our community.

If you and your family are currently in need, complete the online application below.
Apply Here
Food Resources
Food is a necessary resource for everyone! Bridge Point partners with several area churches and groups to help people in need of food. Check out the resources by clicking the link below!
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Diapers & Period Supplies
Bridge Point is a Community Distribution Partner Site of the Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank. Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank is a distributor of free diapers to Bridge Point to help end diaper need in Stark County.

Families in need may stop in during our Resource Center Hours to receive diapers, wipes and/or period supplies once a month. Families can only receive supplies from ONE of the Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank distribution centers once per month. No appointment necessary. Diapers may only be provided to the custodial guardian of the child(ren) and they must reside in the same household.
Christmas Mart Outreach Program
Bridge Point's Christmas Mart Outreach Program is a community holiday outreach to help families in need provide their children with clothing and gifts. Members of the community purchase and donate the clothing and toys. Christmas Mart is held on the 3rd Saturday in December, where parents will be given the opportunity to pick out toys/gifts for each of their children and receive the clothing purchased for their children. There will also be extra items such as stocking stuffers, new socks, hats and more!

You MUST be a Hope Card family in order to apply for our Christmas Mart Outreach Program. Please see above for the Hope Card Application.

The deadline for Christmas Mart registration was October 14th. You may still register to be added to the waiting list if you are a current Hope Card family. You will be notified after November 5th if you have been accepted for Bridge Point's Christmas Mart program.
Register Here
Keeping Kids Warm
Through our partnership with the Rotary Club of Canton South and The Helping Hands Network of Waynesburg, Bridge Point provides winter coats, hats and gloves to children in the Canton Local and Sandy Valley school districts. You MUST be a Hope Card family in order to register for winter coats. Please see above for Hope Card application.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR.
Souls 2 Soles - Back to School Shoe Program
Bridge Point's Souls 2 Soles back to school shoe program provides school shoes to students-ages 2 -18, that reside within the Canton Local, Sandy Valley and East Canton school districts. You MUST be a Hope Card family in order to register for shoes. Please see above for Hope Card Application.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Questions about resources not listed?
We strive to fill the gap of resources and services needed within the communities we serve. If you have a specific need that is not listed above, you can email us and we will see if we are able to help or direct you to another organization that can.
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Bridge Point's Learning & Growth Opportunities

Bridge Point's mission starts with Connecting People with Hope by providing everyday needs...the next step is providing learning opportunities and equipping people for life. We want to be able to provide the tools to help our youth, young adults and families lead a strong, successful life.

We do this through our Learning Centers that provide free homework help in the three school districts we serve (Canton Local, East Canton & Sandy Valley), offering free workshops that focus on reinforcing life skills to help maintain a healthy budget and lifestyle, and groups where individuals and families can receive support from their peers for various phases through life. See below for more information!

If you are an individual or organization with a passion to help strengthen our communities and others or have an idea or skill set that would benefit the growth of others, we would love to hear from you! Complete the form below and we will be in touch!

Learning Centers

Offered at East Canton Local Schools, 1Hope Center in Canton South & the bin in Sandyville.

Workshops

Bridge Point partners with different organizations and individuals to offer workshops for young adults, adults and families.

more information here

Support Groups

More information COMING SOON for available support groups at our 1HOPE Center!