In our first episode, we're shining a light on EN-RICH-MENT, a beacon of hope for underserved youth in Canton, Ohio.

Established in 2012, EN-RICH-MENT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free music, education, and training to youth aged 5 to 18. From music theory to agriculture, EN-RICH-MENT offers a diverse range of classes, touching the lives of over 100 youth annually. Led by Founder and Executive Director Betty Smith, this organization serves as a safe space for youth from low-income neighborhoods, offering them a platform to express themselves and thrive.

Canton’s Bluecoats announced this week a $1.75 million capital campaign that will fund a new education center for its partner organization EN-RICH-MENT. The facility will take over the former Ziegler Tire building in Downtown Canton, which will be renovated and expanded to accommodate arts education classes and administrative spaces.

The facility will be dedicated to the after-school, weekend, and summer programs of EN-RICH-MENT & will be located on the campus of the Cultural Center for the Arts. The Building A Future campaign goal is $1.75 million.

THE ALLIANCE CREATES A SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMMING THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO MUSIC, ARTS, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES IN NORTHEAST OHIO AND BUILDS A STRONG FUTURE FOR EN-RICH-MENT AND ITS MISSION.

CANTON − EN-RICH-MENT Fine Arts Academy has honored those in the Canton area who have positively contributed to music, art and theater.

JACKSON TWP. – Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Saunier now can claim that he's left the talkative Betty Smith speechless at least twice.

CANTON – Betty Smith had been planning the first African American Arts Festival for months.

EN-RICH-MENT staying put on Cleveland Ave., while Avenue Arts is returning downtown

EN-RICH-MENT of Stark County, a nonprofit arts agency that serves about 250 local youth annually, is on the verge of being homeless.

CANTON The efforts of a team of young people in the EN-RICH-MENT Fine Arts Academy have transformed a vacant lot at Fulton Road and Seventh Street NW into a colorful neighborhood oasis of flowers, vegetables and calm.

83-year-old nonprofit leader Betty Smith helps young people through arts nonprofit in Stark County

EN-RICH-MENT founder Betty Smith said the interns are assets who help provide the program with consistency.

Multi-Development Services of Stark County started in the back office of a church in northwest Canton. Its mission: Helping women and children in need.