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United Way, Fishers Foods, Stark County Early Childhood Communications Collaborative, Stark County District Library kick off Shop & Learn summer session
(Canton, OH) July 15 , 2010--United Way of Greater Stark County announces the summer session of Shop & Learn, a community initiative to help parents provide their children with the building bloc
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Early July Participation Deadlines for Annual United Way Day of Caring
(Canton, OH) July 2, 2010 —United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Center coordinates Day of Caring, an annual community-wide day of hands-on volunteering connecting businesses, o
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United Way, 2-1-1 Information & Referral receive grants totaling $117,941
(Canton, OH) June 29, 2010 — United Way of Greater Stark County and United Way’s 2-1-1 Information & Referral department will receive $117,941 in grants from American Electric Power
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United Way announces first Volunteer of the Month recipient Jun. 21
(Canton, OH) June 21, 2010 — On Jun. 21, the longest day of the year, United Way’s Volunteer Resources department announces their first United Way of Greater Stark County Volunteer of th
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Health and Basic Needs

 

HEALTH & BASIC NEEDS – Working to ensure basic health care and disaster needs are met

United Way provides a safety net of community services that supports programs that provide families and individuals with food, shelter and clothing during crisis situations. Individuals with disabilities and seniors maximize their ability to live in safe environments with independence and dignity. And, Stark County residents have access to ongoing primary medical, dental, vision and mental health care.

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The Community Basic Needs Impact Council oversees program funding in three areas:

  • Emergency & Disaster Services
  • Seniors & Disabled
  • Access to Health Care