(Canton, OH) April 22, 2020 – Forty-six years ago, National Volunteer Week was established to recognize friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members who generously contribute their time and talent to help our community thrive. United Way of Greater Stark County and Gatehouse Media collaborated on a special newspaper insert that was published todayinthe Canton Repository, acknowledging volunteers who go above and …
(Canton, OH) April 17, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is fortunate to be able to award three Textbook Scholarship recipients this year. Each student is eligible to receive a total of $4,000 ($1,000 per year) to offset the cost of books for college. This scholarship initiative is part of the education focus that …
(Canton, OH) April 2, 2020 – Through United Way of Greater Stark County’s partnership with Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, any child from birth to age five in Carroll County is eligible to receive a new book in the mail each month, at no cost to the family. This community initiative would not be possible without the support of multiple local …
(Canton, OH) March 26, 2020 – In our community, 36.3% workers lack enough savings to withstand a sudden loss in wages. To support this rapidly escalating financial need in our community, United Way of Greater Stark County has created the COVID-19 Impact Fund. To give to your neighbors in need, please visit uwstark.org/covid or text STARK to 50503 today. Funds …
(Canton, OH) March 10, 2020 – Read Across America Day is the nation’s largest celebration of reading for both young and old. Held around Dr. Seuss’ birthday, it is an opportunity to highlight the fun and value in reading, as well as the importance of early literacy. According to the Ohio Department of Education, school success is built in the …
(Canton, OH) February 26, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County will present the following workplace and volunteer awards at the Annual Celebration, March 26 at Kent State University at Stark Conference Center: Leading the Way, Rising Star, Partners in Excellence, Movers & Shakers, Gold Key Service and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist. “We are grateful to the workplaces and individuals …
Pictured: Logan Kuhn, 2018 Youth Leadership award winner
Volunteer event to support women seeking safety and shelter in the Massillon area.
(Canton, OH) January 17, 2020 — United Way of Greater Stark County has exceeded its annual fundraising campaign goal of $6.1 million, by raising $6,219,765, which will help provide nearly 140,000 services to Stark County residents through direct services and partner programs. “United Way always has a new and different way to create positive change in the community,” says Tonya …
(Canton, OH) January 8, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is now accepting applications for their textbook scholarship. The scholarship recipients are eligible to receive a total of $4,000 ($1,000 per year) to offset the cost of books, which is typically not covered by other scholarships. In 2018, YLS began this scholarship fund to …
