(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) September 20, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Inspired Youth award. “Youth volunteers are future leaders,” says Maria Heege, United Way of Greater Stark County President & CEO. “They volunteer because of their compassion, willingness to help and positive attitude. In doing so, they gain confidence, …
(Stark and Carroll Counties) Sept. 9, 2021 — United Way of Greater Stark County launched today its annual fundraising campaign with a renewed commitment to tackle the growing crisis of childhood poverty in Stark and Carroll Counties. “Right now, about 20,000 children in Stark County live in poverty,” said Dave Grabowsky, President of Standard Plumbing and Heating Co. and United …
When asked what inspired his philanthropic giving, Greg DiNarda responds, “I don’t know if I consider myself a philanthropist. I just share the things that I am fortunate to have in a way to give back.” Greg has been involved in the Greater Stark County community for many years. Serving as President of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Stark County, Ohio) Sept. 1, 2021 –THINKBIG partners invite you to sign up during the month of September to host a conversation with community members the week of Oct. 17 to help Claire and her family break the cycle of poverty. Stark Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Stark County invite you to sign up and …
(Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, OH) August 31, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteers helped bring $3,388,006 back into the community this year through tax credits and refunds, and over the past eight years, $22,446,534! Tax return preparation looked a little different again this year with clients dropping off their tax …
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) August 18, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Get Connected program needs your vote today to help receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm. The State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant is awarded by popular vote and the time period is only from August 18 to August 27. Voters need to be 18 and …
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) July 13, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’sWomen United is currently accepting nominations for the fifth annual Family-Friendly Workplace Awards at uwstark.org/family-friendly . The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 27. “Adopting family-friendly policies has proven to be a smart investment that improves productivity, increases job retention, and promotes gender diversity and …
A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, Richard (Dick) Nicely, earned a degree in Civil Engineering in Syracuse, New York, and is a veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers. After college, Dick returned to Canton, and joined his father, Christy, at R. G. Smith Company. Christy bought the company and Dick purchased it from his father. R. G. …
William “Bill” Luntz grew up in a home where giving was considered more important than receiving. That became a strong influence on him, and Bill says, “My father always told me when you derive your livelihood from a community, you have an obligation to give back.” Learning that lesson at a young age shaped Bill’s life in the Stark County …
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) June 11, 2021 – United Way invites artists from Stark and Carroll Counties to submit their qualifications for a commission to create a sculpture that celebrates United Way’s 100th anniversary. Artist must submit their biographies and three images of previous work by July 12 at midnight at uwstark.org/100 A pre-designated committee will then select three …
