Our community
programs

At United Way of Greater Stark County, we believe in providing children in our community with the building blocks for a better life. Whether it’s through our own community programs or collaborations with others, we work to fill gaps in our community.

See our Investment Priorities 

Community Collaborations

Our community programs provide wraparound services that help community members impacted by poverty.

CARE Team

Challenges at home can directly impact a student’s academic performance. CARE Team offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families to overcome these obstacles.

About CARE Team

Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, helping them become more kindergarten ready and setting them on a path for early educational success.

About the Imagination Library

StarkHelpCentral.com

No matter the functional challenges your family might be facing, Stark Help Central is a safe place you can turn for support. Whether you need help parenting a young child, dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom or navigating the peer pressures of adolescence, Stark Help Central can connect you with the services you need.

Visit StarkHelpCentral.com

Community Programs

Our community programs are here to help meet the needs of Stark and Carroll counties. To learn more, check out the programs below.

Auto Repair

The auto repair program provides families with the financial assistance they need for costly vehicle repairs.

About the Auto Repair program 

VITA

We partner with the IRS and community volunteers to provide free, confidential tax preparation in Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties.

About VITA

Birth Certificate and ID Program

We partner with Stark County shelters, treatment centers, and community organizations to provide free birth certificates, photo IDs, and driver’s licenses to Stark County residents born in Ohio.

About the ID program 