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SMHA’s George Beris Named OHAC 2015 Maintenence Person of the Year

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) was notified by the Ohio Housing Authorities Conference (OHAC) that George Beris, who has been employed with the agency for over 22 years, is the recipient of the 2015 Maintenance Person of the Year award. The award recognizes one outstanding maintenance person in the state of Ohio based on [...]

By |2020-02-06T11:24:10-05:00October 20th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

SMHA Receives Honors from HAI Group

The Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) received two awards from the HAI Group, an insurance company based out of Cheshire, Connecticut, that serves public and affordable housing communities with niche insurance products. Recognized as a “Four Star” Outstanding Risk Control Program Performer, SMHA is one of twelve public housing authorities in the country, represented by [...]

By |2015-10-20T17:53:42-04:00October 20th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Today, the McKinley Park Resident Association celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a luncheon in the beautifully decorated community room. Led by Ms. Nenya Ross, supporters and survivors gathered together to share a wonderful meal, exciting activities, and pertinent information regarding early cancer detection.    The Canton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is quickly approaching. On Sunday, October 25th many [...]

By |2020-02-06T11:24:10-05:00October 14th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Halloween FunFest October 31st

SMHA will host a HALLOWEEN FUNFEST on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 1-4 PM at the Metropolitan Centre–601 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44702. The event is tailored toward children and will consist of pumpkin decorating, a costume parade, crafts, games, face painting, movies and story-time, and treats.We are proud to be working with several local businesses [...]

By |2020-02-06T11:24:10-05:00October 13th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

SMHA Awarded $65,000 Process Improvement Grant

The State of Ohio Development Services Agency has notified the SMHA of a $65,000 award to administer a series of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen training workshops in collaboration with Kent State University’s Corporate and Professional Development Center. The State of Ohio’s Local Government Innovation Fund (LGIF) offers financial assistance for projects that will create [...]

By |2020-02-06T11:24:10-05:00October 13th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Halloween FunFest October 31st

SMHA will host a HALLOWEEN FUNFEST on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 1-4 PM at the Metropolitan Centre--601 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44702. The event is tailored toward children and will consist of pumpkin decorating, a costume parade, crafts, games, face painting, movies and story-time, and treats.We are proud to be working with several local businesses [...]

By |2020-02-06T11:24:10-05:00October 6th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments