(Canton, OH) February 13, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is now accepting applications for a college book scholarship. The scholarship recipient is eligible to receive a total of $4,000 ($1,000 per year) to offset the cost of text books for college. This will be the second year that YLS has given out book …
(Canton, OH) February 12, 2019 – For 26 years, United Way’s annual Day of Caring event has connected generous community volunteers with local organizations through a wide variety of service projects. These partnerships make it possible for local agencies, schools and organizations to complete projects they could not undertake on their own. At the same time, participants receive a firsthand …
(Canton, OH) December 18, 2018 – Nominations are being accepted for the United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) Gold Key Service Award and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 25, 2019 at noon. Gold Key Service Award: For 57 years, UWGSC has recognized community leaders and volunteers for the impact they have in the local …
(Canton, OH) December 4, 2018 – The needs of those living in poverty and homeless are constant throughout the year. But, during the fall and harsh winter months, items like warm blankets and dry socks are critical to preventing frostbite and hypothermia, as well as a number of other health concerns. Blankets and socks are the most requested item by …
(Canton, OH) November 20, 2018 – This December, nearly 200 high school students will receive a hoodie from a college or university of their choice from Young Leaders Society’s (YLS) signature program, Hoodies for the Holidays. This is the 4th year YLS has implemented Hoodies. The program focuses on offering encouragement to students planning to attend college, seeking to inspire …
(Canton, OH) November 6, 2018 United Way of Greater Stark County is shining a light on the hidden poverty in our community. Its latest research report reveals that 38 percent of Greater Stark County households cannot afford basic life necessities, including housing, food, transportation, child care and health care. United Way uses the term ALICE to describe this hidden population, …
(Canton, OH) November 1, 2018 United Way of Greater Stark County is collecting new blankets from November 1 – 16 to blanket our community in the upcoming winter months. Many shelters do not have enough blankets in stock to assist the current need, let alone the needs in the upcoming winter months. This drive will help re-stock their shelves so …
(Canton, OH) October 23, 2018 – 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 2019 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program receive training and IRS Certification appropriate for their volunteer position, as well as materials for self-study on basic income …
(Canton, OH) April 17, 2018 – Forty-three 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 April 16th, acknowledging volunteers who go above and …
(Stark County, OH) April 2, 2018 – United Way’s Young Leaders Society recently hosted the Canton Prom at The Historic Onesto in downtown Canton. This year’s Canton Prom was a sell out several weeks prior to the event. 325 tickets were sold for this fundraiser, which raised $21,000 to benefit a book scholarship fund for local students. The evening featured …
