(Canton, OH) January 23, 2018 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is hosting a Tax-A-Thon on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd. The event will feature a “Pack the House” competition between students at Mount Union, Walsh and Malone Universities. IRS-trained volunteer student tax preparers from these schools will participate in a …
United Way of Greater Stark County Announces VITA Program Tax-A-Thon and Pack the House Events
(Canton, OH) December 27, 2017 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is hosting a Tax-A-Thon on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd at UWGSC’s Economic Mobility Center, formerly Financial Prosperity Center, at OhioMeansJobs at 822 30th Street NW in Canton. The event will feature 24 hours of free tax preparation split into …
Kevin & Linda Smith: Co-Chairs for the 2017-18 United Way of Greater Stark County Fundraising Campaign
Kevin Smith knows what it’s like to face tough challenges. He grew up in an unstable household with limited resources. He started working at an early age to help his single mother with five children make ends meet. Although he is mindful of his humble beginnings, he also acknowledges a work ethic instilled by his grandfather and how this helped …
Helping Babies Reach Their First Birthdays
By Rich Desrosiers, Repository Executive Editor July 9, 2017 In most homes, a baby’s first birthday is celebrated in grand style. Big parties with gifts and balloons, maybe even a smash cake — although why anyone would buy or bake a cake and not eat it seems like a waste of great sugar (and a subject for another day). Today’s …
Chuck Ducey: Impact Council Member & MyBudgetCoach Volunteer for United Way of Greater Stark County
Chuck Ducey worked for Diebold 35 years and supported United Way of Greater Stark County through the annual workplace campaign. He heard about United Way’s work in the community work at campaign rallies, and it piqued his curiosity about volunteering. Chuck checked out volunteer opportunities, and decided that he was interested in the area of education. He spoke with Kim …
William Cook: Chair 2016-17, United Way of Greater Stark County Board of Directors
I am proud to re-introduce to you an organization that has been involved in our community well over 75 years. Its people and mission have evolved to be community leaders in addressing and removing obstacles in order to help local men, women and children achieve their full potential – regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, economic position or location. We utilize …
Ted Swaldo: Co-Chair 2016-17 United Way of Greater Stark County Fundraising Campaign
I would like to share a story with you. As a local business owner, I run a workplace-giving campaign for United Way of Greater Stark County. While reviewing this year’s employee contributions, I discovered that a staff member named Charlie had made a rather generous donation. I was familiar with Charlie’s job and pay scale, and I was concerned that …