Neighborhood Leadership is very active in Canton, Ohio. More than fifty neighborhood organizations cover all areas of the city and include a wide variety of socioeconomic groups. Most of these organizations began at the grass roots level to address particular problems in their immediate areas. With organization and training provided by the Stark Community Foundation, they have developed the skills to work together with a common goal of achieving lasting community improvements for the entire City of Canton. The motto that has been adopted by the neighborhood groups is “You don’t have to move to live in a better neighborhood.” Click on the web site and informational links below to learn more about events in your neighborhood.

Grace Operation and Development NE SAFE Historic Ridgewood Southwest Neighborhood Asssoc (SWAN) Market Heights Southwest Involved Neighborhood Group (SWING) Northeast Area Renaissance (NEAR) West Park   Entire list of neighborhood organizations

Every year new groups are formed as more and more neighborhoods recognize the benefits of organization. Concerned citizens take advantage of free leadership classes provided by the Stark Community Foundation. Representatives from all the organizations are encouraged to participate monthly in a Neighborhood Leadership Council to share experiences, solutions to problems, and learn about opportunities for neighborhood development.

A subcommittee titled Neighborhood Associates Votes Empower (NAVE) educates neighbors in Canton on the issues in the city and strives to get everyone in our neighborhoods registered to vote. It also provides a forum in which to interview political candidates in order to assure an informed citizenry before elections. NAVE visits Canton City Council twice a year and keeps an open line of communication with city administration.

Mayor William J. Healy II / Phone: (330) 438-4300 / Mobile: (330) 605-8700 / Email:healy@cantonohio.gov