Sep 23, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way of Greater Stark County Expands Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families Programming to Alliance Elementary School
CANTON, OHIO (September 15, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County and Alliance City School District celebrated the launch of Strong Neighborhoods, Strong...
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Sep 23, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way of Greater Stark County Celebrates Report to the Community and Annual Campaign Kick-Off
CANTON, OHIO (September 10, 2026) – United Way of Greater Stark County today announced the expansion of its Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families programming into...
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Jul 2, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Reflecting on the Impact of United Way of Greater Stark County in 2024
As we close out another impactful year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the extraordinary strides United Way of Greater Stark County has...
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Apr 14, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way of Greater Stark County Selected as 2026 Global Youth Service Day Grant Recipient
(Stark County, OH) April 20, 2026 - United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) has been selected as a 2026 Global Youth Service Day...
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Apr 14, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way Raises Over $2,000 at Successful Dine to Donate Event at Michael D’s
(Stark County, OH) April 13, 2026 - United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) hosted a successful dine to donate and guest bartending event...
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Mar 3, 2026 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way Launches Initiative to Reduce Summer Slide
(Stark County, OH) March 3, 2026 – United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) is launching Summer Bridge to Success — an initiative designed...
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Dec 16, 2025 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way opens small grants for Black-Led Nonprofits
(Stark County, OH) December 16, 2025 - United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) will open its funding application for small grants for Black-led nonprofits...
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Dec 16, 2025 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Nominate community leaders for the 2026 DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award
(Stark County, OH) December 2, 2025 -Nominations are now open for the United Way of Greater Stark County’s 2026 DeHoff Emerging Philanthropists Award. The...
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Dec 2, 2025 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way Awards New Funding to Local Food Pantries
(Stark County, OH) December 2, 2025 - United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) announces a special funding award aimed at combating hunger within the...
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Jan 7, 2025 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way and North Canton Medical Foundation collaborate to fund Gibbs Community Health Worker
(Stark County, OH) December 9, 2024. North Canton Medical Foundation recently provided funding for an Access Health Stark County community health worker (CHW) for...
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Oct 3, 2024 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way Encourages Support for Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has caused significant devastation across the Southeast, resulting in catastrophic flooding and destruction in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida....
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May 17, 2022 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way Give 5 Graduates set to Volunteer at Local Nonprofits
(Stark County, OH) May 17, 2022 - United Way staff and representatives from local nonprofits came together this past Thursday, May 12 to celebrate...
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Mar 30, 2022 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
$5,364,430 invested into the community in 2021-2022
(Stark County, OH) March 30, 2022 - United Way of Greater Stark County recognized community volunteers and announced an investment of $5,364,430 into the...
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Mar 15, 2022 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way launching Give 5, a civic-matchmaking volunteer program for retirees
(Stark County, OH) Mar. 15, 2022. April 21 is the first class for United Way’s Give 5, a no-cost civic-matchmaking volunteer program that connects...
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Mar 10, 2022 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Individual volunteer and workplace award recipients to be recognized at Annual Celebration
(Stark County, OH) March 10, 2022 - The following volunteer and workplace awards will be presented at United Way of Greater Stark County’s Annual...
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Feb 7, 2022 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
This program helps you find your voice and teaches you how to be heard in a way that you might not even realize
“Project Blueprint is a wonderful program that led to a lot of growth professionally and personally,” said Schanel Harvey, Hub Director for Stark County...
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Dec 23, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way of Greater Stark County Announces Angela Perisic as President & CEO
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) Dec. 23 , 2021 - United Way of Greater Stark County announced today the hiring of Angela Perisic as...
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Dec 16, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2022 Gold Key and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Community Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) December 16, 2021 - Nominations are now open for United Way of Greater Stark County’s 2022 Gold Key Service...
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Nov 24, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
David Jared McDowell to Create United Way’s Centennial Sculpture
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) November 24, 2021 – In May 2022, David Jared McDowell will unveil his commissioned art piece for United Way...
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Oct 27, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to Promote Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library in Northeast Ohio This Thursday
(Carroll County, OH) October 27, 2021 – Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine will promote the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library program at three book readings...
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Oct 1, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way of Greater Stark County Funding Application Process to Begin October 8, 2021
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) October 1, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County will open its grant application process on October 8,...
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Sep 27, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way of Greater Stark County President & CEO Maria Heege Announces Retirement
(Stark and Carroll Counties) Sept. 26, 2021 — United Way of Greater Stark County President & CEO Maria Heege announced today her plans to...
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Sep 23, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Congratulations to the 2021 Family-Friendly Workplace Award Recipients
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) September 23, 2021 – On October 19, United Way of Greater Stark County’s Women United will virtually present H-P...
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Sep 20, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Do You Know an Exemplary Youth Who Volunteers in our Community?
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) September 20, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Inspired Youth...
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Sep 9, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Urgent Call to Donors to Help End Childhood Poverty
(Stark and Carroll Counties) Sept. 9, 2021 — United Way of Greater Stark County launched today its annual fundraising campaign with a renewed commitment...
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Sep 8, 2021 / Donor Stories
By Angela Perisic
Greg DiNarda – Alexis de Tocqueville Member
When asked what inspired his philanthropic giving, Greg DiNarda responds, “I don’t know if I consider myself a philanthropist. I just share the things...
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Sep 1, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Be a Host or Facilitator for Small-group Discussions Concerning the Reduction of Poverty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Stark County, Ohio) Sept. 1, 2021 –THINKBIG partners invite you to sign up during the month of September to host a...
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Aug 18, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Local High School Students in ‘Get Connected’ Need Your Vote Today
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) August 18, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Get Connected program needs your vote today to help...
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Aug 13, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
More Activities to Help Our Community Develop an Equity-oriented Lens
Stark County, OH (August 13, 2021) – On August 10, 2021, the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County will celebrate its one-year anniversary of...
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Aug 12, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Invite Diverse Perspectives to Your Table with Project Blueprint
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) August 12, 2021 – Project Blueprint is a unique program for increasing ethnic diversity in volunteer leadership and begins...
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Aug 9, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Yes, You Are Valuable to Your Community
“I was actually unfamiliar with Project Blueprint until a previous graduate reached out and shared their experience of the training with me,” said Tiffany...
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Jul 13, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Submit Your Family-Friendly Workplace Award Nomination Today
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) July 13, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’sWomen United is currently accepting nominations for the fifth annual...
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Jun 28, 2021 / Donor Stories
By Angela Perisic
2021 Alexis De Tocqueville Mentor: Dick Nicely
A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, Richard (Dick) Nicely, earned a degree in Civil Engineering in Syracuse, New York, and is a...
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Jun 28, 2021 / Donor Stories
By Angela Perisic
2021 Alexis De Tocqueville Mentor: Bill Luntz
William “Bill” Luntz grew up in a home where giving was considered more important than receiving. That became a strong influence on him, and...
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Jun 11, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way Invites Artists to Create a Sculpture that Celebrates United Way’s 100th Anniversary
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) June 11, 2021 – United Way invites artists from Stark and Carroll Counties to submit their qualifications for a...
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Jun 10, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Congratulations to the June 2021 Graduates of Project Blueprint for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) June 10, 2021 – On June 3, United Way of Greater Stark County celebrated the graduation of its second...
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May 19, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way Asks the Community to Design a Logo for Their 100 Years of Community Service
(Stark County, Ohio) May 19, 2021 – Since 1922, United Way has been present in Stark County. Through the merging of United Way Alliance,...
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May 12, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Join in on a Scavenger Hunt with United Way’s Young Leaders Society!
(Stark County, Ohio) May 12, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is hosting a scavenger hunt to continue...
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Apr 28, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way’s Young Leaders Society Awards Textbook Scholarship to local student
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) April 28, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is excited to continue supporting...
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Apr 19, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Gavin Clay is United Way’s 2021 Inspired Youth Award Recipient
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) April 19, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County announces Gavin Clay as the 2021 Inspired Youth award...
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Apr 15, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Curbside Collection for Community Needs on May 14
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) April 15, 2021 – May 14, United Way of Greater Stark County hosts their 28th annual Day of Caring...
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Apr 15, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Literacy Kits Assembled and Distributed for Middle School Children in Southeast Canton
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) April 15, 2021 – Around 50 volunteers assembled 300 literacy kits to help provide children with multi-sensory experiences to...
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Apr 14, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Dave and Laura Grabowsky, United Way of Greater Stark County Campaign Co-Chairs 2021-2022
How did you get involved in United Way? Dave: I have been involved with United Way since 1979. I am a contractor and I...
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Apr 12, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Scott Fitzpatrick and Gerald F. Schroer, Jr. – 2021 National Volunteer Week Award Recipients
We celebrate National Volunteer Week 2021 April 18 – 24. It is an opportunity to recognize the incredible people who donate their time, talent...
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Apr 9, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Gavin Clay – Inspired Youth 2021 Award Recipient
“When Gavin found out his classmate, DJ Patterson, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, he wanted to do something to help,” said Krista Clay, Gavin’s...
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Mar 19, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Dr. Teresa Purses – 2021 Gold Key Service Award Recipient
“Teresa has always been a lead educator in our community, very involved in our community and a major role in workforce development. One of...
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Mar 19, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Scott Hamilton – 2021 Gold Key Service Award Recipient
“Scott is the definition of what the Gold Key Service award is all about. Never have I seen a board member more involved in...
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Mar 10, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
New Voices at the Table
Project Blueprint’s next session starts back up again April 8 and Lisa Cook, a program graduate and High School Principal at Summit Academy Schools,...
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Mar 5, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Now Taking Nominations for Exemplary Volunteer Contribution in 2020
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) March 5, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County and The Canton Repository come together yearly to recognize...
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Feb 26, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Individual and Workplace Award Winners to be Recognized at Virtual Annual Celebration Meetings
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) February 26, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County Volunteer Leaders Michael L. Howard, Board of Directors Chair...
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Feb 16, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Project Blueprint Prepares Emerging and Current Diverse, Volunteer Leaders for Policy-making Roles
(Carroll and Stark Counties, OH) February 16, 2021 –United Way of Greater Stark County’s Project Blueprint, a program for increasing ethnic diversity in volunteer...
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Nov 6, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Tax preparation volunteers needed at drop-off tax clinics during upcoming tax season
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) November 6, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting applications for volunteer tax preparers for...
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Sep 23, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Congratulations to the 2020 Family-Friendly Workplace Award Recipients
(Canton, OH) September 23, 2020 – On October 13, United Way of Greater Stark County’s Women United will virtually present Synchrony Financial, Buckeye State...
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Aug 11, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Isabel Lombardi – Inspired Youth 2020 Award Winner
“Isabel has been a part of several service projects for the needy, including making blankets, creating snack bags and collecting donated toys. She also...
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Jul 28, 2020 / Donor Stories
By Angela Perisic
2020 Alexis de Tocqueville Society Mentors: Fred and Virginia Olivieri
Born in Canton to fathers who emigrated from Italy in 1920, Fred and Virginia Olivieri were well known in their high schools. “Personality, football...
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Jul 17, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Submit Your 2020 Family-Friendly Workplace Award Nominations
(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...
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Jun 19, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Day of Action 2020: 429 Care Packages Created For Local Seniors
(Canton, OH) June 19, 2020 – Each year on and around June 21, tens of thousands of individuals and groups in hundreds of communities...
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May 21, 2020 / Success Stories
By uwstark
SPARK prepares Alliance preschoolers for success in kindergarten and beyond
More children in Alliance are entering kindergarten ready to learn thanks in part to a program through the Early Childhood Education Alliance, called SPARK....
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Nov 13, 2019 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Volunteer Spotlight: Retired Judge, Mike Howard
Mike has been a long-time supporter of United Way of Greater Stark County and serves as an inspiration for us all. We appreciate your...
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Oct 15, 2019 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Volunteer Spotlight: Pamela Reese Valentine
Pamela has been involved with United Way since 2007, when she was working in North Canton with the Girl Scouts. “One year they had...
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Oct 15, 2019 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Pete
United Way of Greater Stark County Volunteer - Women United Steering Committee & 2019 Campaign Cabinet member Diane and her husband started volunteering for...
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Jul 16, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Women United accepting 2019 local family-friendly workplace awards nominations
(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...
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May 20, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
8th Grader, Bradley Mull, Receives Two Youth Volunteer Awards
Pictured in the photo left to right are: Maria Heege, Marilyn Roman, Olivia Mull, Gary Mull, Bradley Mull, Jeanne McNeal, Brent May and William...
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May 14, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2019 Day of Caring Results in 700+ Volunteers Helping with Service Projects
(Canton, OH) May 14, 2019 – May 17 will be United Way of Greater Stark County’s largest Day of Caring yet with 732 volunteers,...
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May 6, 2019 / Press Releases
By uwstark
The Purse Project – Purse Assembly Event
Friday, June 21, 20193 PM - 5 PM United Way of Greater Stark County, 401 Market Avenue North, Suite 300, Canton, Ohio 44702 The...
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Apr 8, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2019 Day of Caring Service Projects Still Accepting Volunteers
(Canton, OH) April 8, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County is still accepting volunteers to assist with service projects on Day of...
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Mar 14, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
1900+ purses collected from first ever Purse Project
(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...
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Feb 28, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way of Greater Stark County to Recognize 2019 Award Winners at Annual Celebration
(Canton, OH) February 28, 2019 - United Way of Greater Stark County will present the following workplace and volunteer awards at the Annual Celebration,...
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Feb 14, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Now taking nominations for volunteer recognition, February 14 to March 13
(Canton, OH) February 14, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County and The Canton Repository come together yearly to recognize some of the...
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Feb 13, 2019 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Start the college semester off right by applying for a book scholarship from YLS
(Canton, OH) February 13, 2019 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is now accepting applications for a college book...
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May 10, 2018 / Success Stories
By uwstark
Domestic Violence Survivor Finds Strength and Support through AADVS
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Apr 17, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Local Volunteer Week award winners announced by United Way of Greater Stark County and Gatehouse Media
(Canton, OH) April 17, 2018 – Forty-three years ago, National Volunteer Week was established to recognize friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members who generously...
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Apr 2, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
CANTON PROM event raises money for local scholarships
(Stark County, OH) April 2, 2018 – United Way’s Young Leaders Society recently hosted the Canton Prom at The Historic Onesto in downtown Canton....
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Mar 29, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
United Way of Greater Stark County Annual Meeting Included Numerous Announcements and Awards
(Stark County, OH) March 29, 2018 - United Way of Greater Stark County held their Annual Meeting & Celebration on Thursday, March 29th at...
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Feb 20, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
CANTON PROM Event Will Raise Money for New Scholarship Fund
(Canton, OH) February 20, 2017 – United Way’s Young Leaders Society is once again hosting the Canton Prom event, continuing the annual tradition of...
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Feb 13, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Canton Charge Hosts United Way of Greater Stark County Get Connected Mentors, Mentees
(Canton, OH) February 13, 2018 – The Canton Charge is partnering with United Way of Greater Stark County’s Get Connected program to host a...
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Feb 8, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Walsh University Wins United Way of Greater Stark County’s VITA “Pack the House” Tax Filing Event
(Canton, OH) February 8, 2018 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program recently hosted a Tax-A-Thon on February...
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Jan 23, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Local Universities to Compete in United Way of Greater Stark County’s “Pack the House” Tax Filing Event
(Canton, OH) January 23, 2018 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is hosting a Tax-A-Thon on Friday,...
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Jan 22, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
Building Impact Through Volunteer Engagement
In March of this year, I had the privilege of participating in one of two annual United Way of Summit County Read to Me...
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Jan 22, 2018 / Press Releases
By uwstark
ID Program Gains Traction
We’ve partnered with the Ohio BMV and local health departments to help Stark residents obtain the documents they need for housing assistance and addiction...
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