(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
(Canton, OH) January 23, 2020 – On January 9, 2020 United Way of Greater Stark County celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of the Project Blueprint program. The event, held at Sol Restaurant in Canton, recognized 14 class participants for their completion of the program, which is designed to identify, recruit, train and place diverse volunteer leaders into policy-making …
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 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, …
(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 …
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 …
