United Way Expands Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families to Third NewSchool Building Through Community and Corporate Partnership CANTON, OHIO (October 9, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County is grateful to recognize a generous gift from Carroll Electric’s People for People Fund in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Carroll County. The People for People Fund is made possible …
United Way Expands Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families to Third New School Building Through Community and Corporate Partnership
United Way Expands Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families to Third NewSchool Building Through Community and Corporate Partnership CANTON, OHIO (OCTOBER 13, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County and Canton City School District celebrated the expansion of Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families to Summit Elementary School with a ribbon cutting on October 1. Summit is the third school to join the …
United Way of Greater Stark County Expands Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families Programming to Alliance Elementary School
CANTON, OHIO (September 15, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County and Alliance City School District celebrated the launch of Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families programming at Alliance Elementary School on September 14, expanding school-based family support in Alliance and marking the first of four new United Way locations planned for the 2026/2027 school year. The expansion brings family support …
United Way of Greater Stark County Celebrates Report to the Community and Annual Campaign Kick-Off
CANTON, OHIO (September 10, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County today announced the expansion of its Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families programming into four additional schools and launched it’s $4.25 million annual campaign during its Annual Report to the Community, presented by Employers Health. The event brought together workplace and community partners, volunteers, elected officials and other community leaders …
Reflecting on the Impact of United Way of Greater Stark County in 2024
As we close out another impactful year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the extraordinary strides United Way of Greater Stark County has made in 2024. From the power of volunteerism to expanding crucial initiatives, this year has been filled with collaboration, progress, and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families across our community. Here’s …
United Way of Greater Stark County Selected as 2026 Global Youth Service Day Grant Recipient
(Stark County, OH) April 20, 2026 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) has been selected as a 2026 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) grant recipient by ServeOhio, the Governor appointed commission on service and volunteerism. The grant will support United Way’s Summer Bridge outreach project, an initiative focused on helping young learners maintain academic progress and build confidence …
United Way Raises Over $2,000 at Successful Dine to Donate Event at Michael D’s
(Stark County, OH) April 13, 2026 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) hosted a successful dine to donate and guest bartending event at Michael D’s, bringing together more than 50 community members, partners, and supporters for an evening of fundraising, awareness, and connection. The event raised over $2,000 in support of United Way’s Summer Bridge to Success initiative, …
United Way Launches Initiative to Reduce Summer Slide
(Stark County, OH) March 3, 2026 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) is launching Summer Bridge to Success — an initiative designed to provide summer learning support for over 400 kindergarten students at Alliance Early Learning School, Gibbs Elementary School, and Massillon East Elementary School maintain the progress they’ve made as they prepare to enter first grade. Summer …
United Way opens small grants for Black-Led Nonprofits
(Stark County, OH) December 16, 2025 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) will open its funding application for small grants for Black-led nonprofits from January 6 to 30, 2026. This process is an annual funding opportunity for small, Black-led organizations that are uniquely positioned to address programs supporting Black communities in Stark and Carroll Counties. Launched in 2023, this …
Nominate community leaders for the 2026 DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award
(Stark County, OH) December 2, 2025 –Nominations are now open for the United Way of Greater Stark County’s 2026 DeHoff Emerging Philanthropists Award. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 6 2026, by 5 p.m. To nominate someone, email Beth Hensley, VP of Marketing and Communications at [email protected] for the nomination form, or click this link. United Way is proud …










