Urban League Blog

Small businesses thrive on word of mouth and customer referrals. Sophia’s Soulfood Restaurant has catered for the Greater Stark County Urban League and serves up wholesome food from family recipes.

Beginning March 2, Sophia’s Soulfood Restaurant at 1243 Harrisburg Rd. NE will host a Bible study series, “Lunch and the Word,” from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. The study will feature guest teachers, speakers and local ministers, as well as and question and answer periods. Lunch also will be available for $5. For information call (330) 452-4030.

The link below is from an article last summer by CantonRep staff writer Jennifer Mastroianni. It gives a good overview of the restaurant. If you stop in, you’re sure to get a warm welcome from Sophia and Claude.

Soul food from old family recipes at Sophia’s

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Start your path to Career Success with Stark State College and Greater Stark County Urban League. Beginning Spring Semester (March 8 – May 6), Stark State College will be offering college credit classes at the Southeast Community Center – 1400 Sherrick Road SE, Canton.

College Success Skills: M W 5:30 -8:15pm 3 cr. hr.
Computer Applications: T Th 5:30 – 7:20pm 1 cr. hr.

Tentative Summer Semester Offerings (dates / times to be announced):
Effective Speaking, Business Computer Applications,
Technical Comprehension

For more information: 330-494-6170 or starkstate.edu

They said it couldn’t be done; thanks to all who donated to Urban League – CantonRep.com

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A new partnership between Stark State College and the Greater Stark County Urban League focuses on college and career success. An open house Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center will provide information about financial aid and learning support services designed to foster student success.

From March 7 – May 7, Stark State will offer a one-credit computer class and a three-credit class focusing on college success skills at the Southeast Community Center, 1400 Sherrick Road SE, Canton.

For more information, call Stark State at 330-494-6170 or the Greater Stark County Urban League at 330-456-3479