(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 …
(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, …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(Stark County, OH) December 2, 2025 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) announces a special funding award aimed at combating hunger within the local community. A total of $43,500 will be invested this month, ensuring that no family goes hungry this giving season. Funding Allocation: Feed Kids First: A contribution of $6,500 will be dedicated to Feed Kids First. …
(Stark County, OH) December 9, 2024. North Canton Medical Foundation recently provided funding for an Access Health Stark County community health worker (CHW) for Gibbs Elementary School in collaboration with United Way of Greater Stark County’s Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families initiative. North Canton Medical Foundation is a 501(c)3 foundation whose mission is to improve the health and wellness of the …
Hurricane Helene has caused significant devastation across the Southeast, resulting in catastrophic flooding and destruction in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. Many towns are submerged, homes are lost, and lives have been tragically impacted. United Way of Greater Stark County is committed to spreading the word and rallying support for those in need. United Ways in the …
(Stark County, OH) March 10, 2022 – The following volunteer and workplace awards will be presented at United Way of Greater Stark County’s Annual Celebration, March 29 at Kent State University at Stark Conference Center: Leading the Way, Gold Key Service and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist. “Thank you to the workplaces and individuals that make a difference every day in the …
(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 …
