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"If you can believe it, you can achieve it."
-Brenda Robinson
Join us in strengthening our community.
Join us for events and instructional courses throughout the year.
Grand Opening of the Brenda Robinson Center
Saturday, April 25, 2026
at 4:00pm
Join us for the grand opening of the Brenda Robinson Center in downtown Massillon!
We will hold a silent auction to benefit the center, and host guest speaker Dennis V. Proctor!
Job Training
25
For a $25 registration fee our team will help you to learn the skills needed for whatever job you're aiming or applying for!
Valid until canceled
Financial Wellness
25
For a $25 registration fee our team will teach you the basics of financial wellness including opening a bank account, applying for credit, and understanding credit scores.
Valid until canceled
Begin-A-New Tutoring
25
For a $25 registration fee our team will help you with a variety of schoolwork at The Brenda Robinson Center! Join us regularly or as needed.
Valid until canceled
Navigating Insurance
25
For a $25 registration fee our team will help you navigate the world of life and health insurance. We'll assist you in finding the right plan that fits your needs.
Valid until canceled
Family Counseling
25
For a $25 registration fee you will sit down with our staff for goal-oriented sessions that focus on communication and conflict resolution.
Valid until canceled
About The Brenda M. Robinson Center
The Brenda M. Robinson Center is here for you! Let us help you prepare for life's challenges!
The Brenda Robinson Center is a Massillon, Ohio–based nonprofit organization established in 2005 and dedicated to strengthening the Stark County community through education, cultural enrichment, and social and community development.
Serving individuals from high school students to seniors, the Center offers a continuum of support designed to meet the evolving needs of the community across the lifespan. Through a combination of structured classes and personalized one-on-one coaching, we provide accessible, high-quality programming that empowers individuals to build practical skills, expand knowledge, and enhance overall well-being.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to inclusivity, cultural awareness, and community connection. By meeting individuals where they are, we create opportunities for personal growth, increased self-sufficiency, and meaningful engagement. The Center serves as a trusted resource for individuals, families, and organizations seeking to learn, grow, and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant Stark County community.
SUCCESS Alumni
50
Every year
Were you impacted by Washington High School's SUCCESS Program? Join us in supporting the Brenda Robinson Center and gain access to resources and events that will celebrate our SUCCESS Alumni!
Valid until canceled
Support the Brenda Robinson Center with your membership!
We are excited to announce a partnership with Sassy Mama Creative Designs to bring you tshirts.
A portion of every purchase will go toward supporting the Brenda Robinson Center, continuing her mission of uplifting and empowering others.
Wear it with pride. Carry her legacy forward. The sleeve of each shirt will include The Brenda Robinson Center Logo.
Legacy tshirts for sale at Sassy Mama Creative Designs!
Miz Dayze's Meringue Body Butter fundraiser
We are excited to announce a partnership with Miz Dayze's Meringue Body Butter to fundraise for our Center!
A portion of every purchase will go toward supporting the Brenda Robinson Center.
To order text 330-209-8888 or send an email at mizdayze60@gmail.com.
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ABOUT US
BRENDA MCDEW ROBINSON
Ms. Rob (as her students affectionately refer to her) Brenda McDew Robinson (1942-2002) graduated from Washington High School in 1960. She received her Bachelor of Education degree from West Virginia State University and completed graduate studies at Kent State University. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She was a dedicated biology teacher for 33 years at Massillon's Washington High School, including 30 years as advisor for the WHS S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Club (Student Unrest Committee Concerning Every Student's Success).
Her other affiliations included the National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, East Central Ohio Education Association, Massillon Education Association, the Doris C. Allen Minority Caucus, and the Ohio Science Teachers Association. She was a member of the N.A.A.C.P., Massillon Neighborhood Housing Board of Directors and formerly sat on the Board of the Massillon Urban League, and was a proud member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church. Brenda served as a Director of the Begin-A-New Tutorial program.
Sadly passed away at the age of 60 in 2002. Her legacy continues in the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Club and Alumni groups.
Ms. Rob said, "If you can believe it, you can achieve it."