$5,364,430 invested into the community in 2021-2022

(Stark County, OH) March 30, 2022 – United Way of Greater Stark County recognized community volunteers and announced an investment of $5,364,430 into the community from April 2021 to March 2022. Full financial report available online at uwstark.org. Michael L. Howard, Chair of United Way’s Board of Directors, and Retired Judge of Stark County Family Court recognized all volunteer award …

United Way launching Give 5, a civic-matchmaking volunteer program for retirees

(Stark County, OH) Mar. 15, 2022. April 21 is the first class for United Way’s Give 5, a no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program that connects soon-to-be retiring and retired individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions. Give 5 offers retirees the opportunity to learn more about nonprofits in Stark County that are addressing childhood poverty …

This program helps you find your voice and teaches you how to be heard in a way that you might not even realize

“Project Blueprint is a wonderful program that led to a lot of growth professionally and personally,” said Schanel Harvey, Hub Director for Stark County Community Action Agency and recent Project Blueprint graduate. “It connected us to people through other organizations, gave us space to develop intentional relationship-building, and encouraged active involvement in the community. I wouldn’t have known about Tom …

United Way of Greater Stark County Announces Angela Perisic as President & CEO

(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) Dec. 23 , 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County announced today the hiring of Angela Perisic as president and chief executive officer, beginning April 1, 2022. Perisic currently serves as the nonprofit’s executive vice president of resource development and community impact. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this new role,” said …