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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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The Bill Mittas Servanthood Award

Bill Mittas was a valued member of the Canton Local community and serving others was an important part of his life and legacy. He was a member of the Canton South Rotary, Stark County Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association and formerly served on the board of Bridge Point Community Services. He was not only a big supporter of Bridge Point and our mission but also contributed greatly to the vision and growth of our organization before his passing.

In an effort to continue his commitment to serving others, Bridge Point honors individuals (youth and/or adult) that display a passion for community service and helping others. Each year, we recognize these individuals at our annual "A Night of Sharing Hope" event as the recipients of The Bill Mittas Servanthood Award. This year's event will be held on September 14th at Spring Valley Golf Course.

If you know an individual that deserves recognition for their actions, use the link below to make your nomination.

Make your nomination here