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

How a busy person got the job done

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Vince Watts, Interim President and CEO, and 100 in 100 committee chair Nadine McIlwain-Maseey, announced at the January 18 MLK Community Celebration the Greater Stark County Urban League had exceeded is goal of raising $100,000 in 100 days. The campaign offically ended on January 18, and has entered into its pledge collection phase. Donations and pledge payments are still be accepted. Final reporting on the 100 in 100 campaign is expected in early February. More pictures of the MLK event are on our Facebook page.

Vince Watts accepts a $5,383 donation from the African American Development Corp

Nadine McIlwain-Massey, chair of the 100 in 100 Campaign, at the MLK Community Celebration

Urban League hits campaign goal

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Why MLK would be proud today

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The 100 in 100 Campaign is nearing its end. The campaign is officially scheduled to close on Jan 18 with campaign wrap up and final pledge collection as tasks following the campaign close. It is not too late to donate. Donate safely and securely online or mail your payment payable to Greater Stark County Urban League to:

Greater Stark County Urban League
1400 Sherrick Road
Canton, OH 44707

If you have pledged but not yet submitted your payment, we urge you to do so now. Thanks to everyone whose contribution will make the 100 in 100 Campaign a success.