Trick-or-Treat at Central Office
SMHA's staff was visited by a group of Head Start trick-or-treaters this morning! Check out the following link to view more pictures: trick or treat at central2
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mayor William J Healy II Connects with Residents at Turner Towers
SMHA was proud to welcome Mayor William J. Healy II to Cherrie Turner Towers this morning to discuss the past, present, and future of the City of Canton. The Mayor and members of his staff distributed copies of the City's official magazine, The Canton Connection, stressing their desire to keep all Canton residents engaged and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]