United Way Exceeds $6.1 Million Fundraising Goal with Community Support

(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 …

It’s tax season and VITA is ready to assist local residents with free tax filing

(Canton, OH) January 14, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now scheduling appointments for the 2020 tax return season. VITA assists individuals and families who have an income of $65,000 or less by filing their taxes for free. VITA volunteers work with clients to identify tax credits that are often overlooked, …

YLS Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Textbook Scholarship

(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 …

The Massillon Purse Project

Event is Full – Please visit uwstark.org/volunteer for other upcoming volunteer opportunities Wednesday, February 12th – 5pm – 7pm at The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon OH 44646 Volunteer with us February 12 as we work to give love and support to women seeking safety and shelter in the Massillon area. We will be filling purses with personal …