The YWCA is the voice for every woman. For over a century, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening communities. Locally, the YWCA Canton operates the largest homeless shelter for women and children in Stark County and our five-star Early Childhood Learning Center and Early Head Start program provides quality early care and education services to children ages six weeks to 11 years.