(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) November 6, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting applications for volunteer tax preparers for the upcoming tax season. No experience is necessary. Individuals who participate in the 2021 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program receive virtual training and IRS Certification appropriate for their volunteer position, as well as materials for …
(Canton, OH) September 23, 2020 – On October 13, United Way of Greater Stark County’s Women United will virtually present Synchrony Financial, Buckeye State Credit Union and Massillon Museum with the Family-Friendly Workplace Awards for 2020. The awards recognize organizations in three categories, based on the number of workplace employees: 500+ employees, 50-499 employees, and 1-49 employees. 500+ employees, Synchrony …
(Canton, OH) July 17, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Women United is currently accepting nominations for the fourth annual Family-Friendly Workplace Awards at uwstark.org/family-friendly . The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 28. “Family-friendly policies lead to more stability and better outcomes for children,” explains United Way of Greater Stark County’s President & CEO Maria Heege. …
(Canton, OH) June 19, 2020 – Each year on and around June 21, tens of thousands of individuals and groups in hundreds of communities across the world engage with United Way to make their community a better place through service, collaboration and impact. “Recognizing how the pandemic has changed volunteering, we planned something a little different for Day of Action,” …
(Canton, OH) July 16, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s (UWGSC) Women United is currently accepting nominations for the third annual Family-Friendly Workplace Awards. Nominations can be submitted by visiting the website www.uwstark.org/family-friendly-initiative. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 23. “It’s important to recognize workplaces that implement family-friendly programs and policies that help balance work and …
Pictured in the photo left to right are: Maria Heege, Marilyn Roman, Olivia Mull, Gary Mull, Bradley Mull, Jeanne McNeal, Brent May and William Lemmon (Canton, OH) May 20, 2019 – On Thursday, May 16, United Way of Greater Stark County’s first Inspired Youth Award was presented to Bradley Mull of Plain Township at a special assembly in the Oakwood …
(Canton, OH) May 14, 2019 – May 17 will be United Way of Greater Stark County’s largest Day of Caring yet with 732 volunteers, 42 service projects, 40 nonprofit or school locations and 39 workplaces participating in 12 cities. Day of Caring is an annual one-day event where non-profits submit service projects they need assistance completing and then workplace volunteer …
Friday, June 21, 20193 PM – 5 PM United Way of Greater Stark County, 401 Market Avenue North, Suite 300, Canton, Ohio 44702 The Purse Project continues! We are hoping to assemble about 400 more purse kits to get distributed to women and younger girls in need throughout Stark County. There are several organizations helping middle school and high school …
(Canton, OH) April 8, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County is still accepting volunteers to assist with service projects on Day of Caring, May 17. Many of the local projects only need five to twenty volunteers. Day of Caring is an annual one-day event where non-profits submit service projects they need assistance completing and workplace volunteer groups are …
(Canton, OH) March 14, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County collected 1,900+ purses and 17,000+ personal care and snack items over the past few months to assemble into care kits for local women in need. The Purse Project was a three-part opportunity to assist women in our community. In January, new and gently-used purses were collected, then in …
