Welcome to the Stark County Community Action Agency

The Stark County Community Action Agency, is a 501C (3) non-profit organization incorporated in 1981, by federal government and Ohio designated anti-poverty agency for Stark County, Ohio.  The SCCAA is a significant program provider of services, working with a commitment and creativity to promote self-sufficiency among low-income persons. The SCCAA carries out its mission through the provision of innovative, practical and timely programs. The SCCAA provides opportunities for approximately 20,000 individuals and families each year to improve their lives and contribute to the Stark County community.

Statistics

12.3%

Persons in poverty
in Stark County

5.1

/ 1,000 Births
Infant Mortality rate
in Stark County

4.6%

Unemployment rate
in Stark County

5.6%

Number of children under 5 years living below the poverty level in Stark County

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April 2025 Devotional

April 2025 Devotional

20 YEARS LATER In the news in 2005, we learned that Brian Nichols shot four people in a Georgia courthouse as he was facing the court on rape charges. As he fled, he took a young mother named Ashley Smith hostage. For 24 hours, Ashley had the opportunity to talk with Brian. Her topic ...
March 2025 Devotional

March 2025 Devotional

March Greetings from Chaplain Dale,One of the great privileges I have as a Chaplain is meeting many of you in person or virtually. I see you in ways that many others do not. During my visits, I have noticed how hard so many of you work. I am reminded that you carry respons...

We have chosen to be a ministry in an attempt to serve and accommodate as many people as possible.

Today, more than ever, the struggles of our community continue to grow, and God continues to use Community Chaplain Services to encourage and restore hope in the lives of people. The needs have become so great that we are expanding our ministry. The Lord is equipping us to help more clients by broadening our community outreach and to those in need of connections to community resources. We feel that everyone, regardless of age or financial status, deserves a chance to grow and heal.

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