MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
As we begin a new year, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the past year. There’s no doubt that we’ve faced challenges – individually, organizationally and as a community. From those challenges we’ve seen change, perseverance, growth and humbling generosity. In the coming weeks and months, you’ll hear more about the past year as well as what’s to come in 2021. Today I want to highlight one specific initiative that started amid chaos as a way to offer stability. We had no idea the ultimate hope it would offer in a year of uncertainty for so many.
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Health
Good health is essential for a strong and vibrant community. With the help of our funded partners, we aim to tackle some of Carroll and Stark Counties most pressing health concerns by reducing this area’s high infant mortality rate and combating the rising opioid epidemic.
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Education
Education is the foundation for a successful future, and we believe it’s never too early to start. Through our work, we hope to increase the number of eligible Carroll and Stark County students who are kindergarten ready, while simultaneously improving our community’s graduation rate.
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Financial Stability
Financial stability is the first step out of poverty. As part of our 2020 goals, we’re putting individuals and families on the path toward economic independence by improving access to affordable housing and promoting workforce development opportunities.
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Our Impact
With your help, we’re making sustainable progress towards our vision for a stronger community in Stark and Carroll Counties.
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- 0Tax returns filed through VITA (2019-20 cycle)
- 0+Households kept their utilities on or avoided eviction through our Emergency Assistance Collaborative (2019-20 cycle)
- 0Services provided by our Financial Prosperity Center (2019-20 cycle)
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