(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 …
2021 Alexis De Tocqueville Mentor: Dick Nicely
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. …
2021 Alexis De Tocqueville Mentor: Bill Luntz
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 …
United Way Invites Artists to Create a Sculpture that Celebrates United Way’s 100th Anniversary
(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 …
Congratulations to the June 2021 Graduates of Project Blueprint for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) June 10, 2021 – On June 3, United Way of Greater Stark County celebrated the graduation of its second class for Project Blueprint. The event, held at Walsh University’s Hoover Hall, recognized 14 class participants for their completion of the program, which is designed to identify, recruit, train and place diverse volunteer leaders into policy …
United Way Asks the Community to Design a Logo for Their 100 Years of Community Service
(Stark County, Ohio) May 19, 2021 – Since 1922, United Way has been present in Stark County. Through the merging of United Way Alliance, Central Stark County and Western Stark, United Way of Greater Stark County has been a part of this community for a century. On Feb 20, 2022, United Way of Greater Stark County will begin to celebrate …
Drive & Drop Curbside Collection Receives 1,112 Pairs of Underwear and 2,122 Pairs of Socks
(Stark and Carroll Counties) May 18, 2021– May 14, United Way of Greater Stark County hosted a community curbside collection of new underwear and socks, presented by Huntington Bank. Day of Caring is a service day to bring local businesses, organizations, service groups and individuals together to make an impact in the community, This year. the event featured a Drive …
Join in on a Scavenger Hunt with United Way’s Young Leaders Society!
(Stark County, Ohio) May 12, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is hosting a scavenger hunt to continue to support local students with their Textbook Scholarship. “Double Dash: Race to the Finish!” will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 10A-1P. Team leaders should gather their teammates (4-6 people) and sign up to …
United Way’s Young Leaders Society Awards Textbook Scholarship to local student
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) April 28, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is excited to continue supporting local students with their Textbook Scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years with $1,000 each year to help offset the cost of books for college. This scholarship initiative is part of the education …
Gavin Clay is United Way’s 2021 Inspired Youth Award Recipient
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) April 19, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County announces Gavin Clay as the 2021 Inspired Youth award recipient. “When Gavin found out his classmate, DJ Patterson, was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, he wanted to do something to help,” said Krista Clay, Gavin’s mother. “He researched organizations that donate or help with research for …