United Way Encourages Support for Hurricane Helene

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 …

United Way Give 5 Graduation Class

United Way Give 5 Graduates set to Volunteer at Local Nonprofits

(Stark County, OH) May 17, 2022 – United Way staff and representatives from local nonprofits came together this past Thursday, May 12 to celebrate the 10 graduates that completed United Way of Greater Stark County’s first Give 5 program. Give 5 is a no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program that connects retired individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill …

$5,364,430 invested into the community in 2021-2022

(Stark County, OH) March 30, 2022 – United Way of Greater Stark County recognized community volunteers and announced an investment of $5,364,430 into the community from April 2021 to March 2022. Full financial report available online at uwstark.org. Michael L. Howard, Chair of United Way’s Board of Directors, and Retired Judge of Stark County Family Court recognized all volunteer award …

United Way launching Give 5, a civic-matchmaking volunteer program for retirees

(Stark County, OH) Mar. 15, 2022. April 21 is the first class for United Way’s Give 5, a no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program that connects soon-to-be retiring and retired individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions. Give 5 offers retirees the opportunity to learn more about nonprofits in Stark County that are addressing childhood poverty …

United Way of Greater Stark County Announces Angela Perisic as President & CEO

(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 …