Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County

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Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County operates the area's only emergency homeless shelter.

Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County operates the county's only emergency homeless shelter. Our shelter has a maximum capacity of 36 persons, with separate dormitories for single men and women, and five family rooms. Since opening in October 2005, we have provided over 100,000 bed nights to those experiencing homelessness in and around Tuscarawas County. In our efforts to prevent residents from becoming homeless again and returning to the shelter once they secure stable housing, we provide access to a number of programs that address some of the underlying causes of homelessness. We assess every individual upon intake, and link them in to the appropriate agencies, such as primary care doctors, mental health professionals, personal and/or substance abuse counselors, parenting classes, housing assistance, and job skills training. Through our affiliations with various colleges and organizations, like Kent State University Tuscarawas, Stark State College, and the Compass Center, we are able to provide residents with on-site life skills groups that focus on teaching the skills needed to secure and maintain stable housing and employment. In 2013, Friends of the Homeless opened the area's first men's recovery house, Pathway to Wellness. Located in a separate facility with housing for five men, the Pathway program focuses on supporting the long-term recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

09/06/2026

Guests at Jack's House of Hope have been enjoying some fun, family activities in recent weeks. Jack's House of of Hope, it's more than a shelter. Nearly all room's for men, women, couples and families have been occupied in recent weeks.

08/31/2026

Good Morning Friends! September is finally here! We are looking for help to fill our meal calendar so if you or someone you know would be interested in providing a nightly meal for the guests of the shelter and those who are in need in our community, please let us know. There are so many ways you can help even if you are not able to provide the whole meal. If you have any questions about how you can help, please feel free to call the shelter and speak with our meal coordinator Ashlee.

Our open dates for September are: 9/2, 9/6, 9/7, 9/12, 9/22, 9/23, 9/25, and 9/29.

As always, we are so appreciative and thankful for the giving and the kindness of community that we are blessed to be a part of! ❤

08/29/2026

Thank you to all our friends who participated in the Pedaling for a Purpose bike ride. We hope you had a great time and we appreciate your support of the Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County.

08/27/2026

Good Afternoon Friends!

With the opening of our new building, Jack's House of Hope, we are serving more guests than ever before, both inside the shelter, and those living in our community. We have found ourselves in need of hygiene supplies, laundry soap, and cleaning supplies. If you would like to help, please drop off donations at the shelter, or if Amazon is easier, just have them delivered directly to us at 214 Ashwood LN NE.

Thank you so much for your continued support and contributions to Jack's House of Hope! We have the BEST community and we appreciate all that YOU do for us!! ❤

08/25/2026

The weather forecast for Saturday is looking good for the Friends of the Homeless Pedaling for a Purpose. Bring out the family and enjoy a fun bicycle ride on the towpath trail and support our work for the unhoused of the community. The day begins at 10:00 am at the Canal Lands Park near Zoar. We have six and 25 mile routes but you can ride any distance you like. Plenty of refreshments. Learn more about the Friends of the Homeless and our shelter, Jack's House of Hope.

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08/18/2026

Join the Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County for a fun, family friendly bicycle ride on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath.

Pedaling for a Purpose will be held Saturday, August 29th at Canal Lands Park, 8465 Dover-Zoar Road.

There will be two routes on the Towpath Trail: 6 miles and 25 miles, however, riders are welcome to pedal any distance they like. The event starts at 10:00 am and we will be on hand to support participants until 2:00 pm.

T-Shirts for the first 50 paid participants.

Children can ride for free if accompanied by adult, paid participant.

Water and refreshments will be available.

Ernie’s Bike Shop will be there to offer help and support.

Both routes are on the Towpath Trial, a crushed limestone trail suitable for most bikes.

Register at
Zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pedaling-for-a-purpose?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxdg9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Y_xGqV9HEJ__aMzL_Jz39_d7ZFALOer1ZqoD874S1vdcf-suCXahbwZItCw_aem_-Ap7mzN-8FeOZ_0_1a9yPg

08/13/2026

Good Morning Friends.... For anyone who would like more information regarding our upcoming bike ride, here is the information about the route we will be riding...

There will be 2 routes - 6 miles and 25 miles. Both will start at the Canal Lands Park trailhead near Zoar.

6 mile riders will turn right on the Towpath and go east toward Zoarville & Rt. 800. When they get to Rt. 800, they will turn around and head back to the start.

25 mile riders will turn left onto the Towpath trail head west toward Bolivar. They will continue on the trail through downtown Bolivar, then continue on the trail until they get to Rt. 21 in Navarre. There they turn around and head back to Canal Lands Park.

It is all on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. About 1 mile of it is on sidewalks and roads through downtown Bolivar.

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Good Morning Friends!!! Just a reminder that our event is 3 weeks away! We are looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great bike riding day!! We have made some changes and will have a new flyer made soon! The time is from 10am-1pm and the first 50 riders will receive a free t-shirt. We have a 6 mile option and a 25 mile option!!

Join us for Pedaling for a Purpose, a fundraising event hosted by Friends Of The Homeless Of Tuscarawas County Inc at 8465 Canal Rd NE, Dover, OH 44622, USA.…

08/04/2026

The Friends of the Homeless is partnering with Beneath the Shade to offer parenting classes for fathers. Classes begin September 3. See below for more information.

Address

211 E High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH
44663

Telephone

+13306026100

Website

https://fothtusc.org/

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