Join a powerful organization of women who contribute their personal passions, inspired ideas and unique strengths to create lasting change in our community. 

Women who donate $1,000 or more annually to United Way of Greater Stark County are eligible for membership in Women United.

Member Benefits

• Network and collaborate with key business leaders
• Volunteer alongside others who share your passion
• Attend member-exclusive events
• Learn more about key issues in your community
• Advocate for meaningful change at the state and local level

In partnership with Canton City Schools, this program introduces girls in grades 7 – 10 to nontraditional careers that are typically filled by men. The students meet local female professionals and participate in hands-on activities for a variety of fields such as computer programming, engineering, welding and law enforcement.

Established in 2017, Women United holds an annual Family Friendly Workplace Awards Event in October recognizing National Work and Family Month. The event combines a keynote speaker along with recognizing three local companies who have implemented family friendly workplace policies, such as paid family leave, flexible scheduling, education reimbursement and more.

Selection of the Family Friendly Workplace Awards are through applications submitted online by local employers. The three awards are based on company size: less than 50 employees, 5 to 499 employees, and over 500 employees.

Previous Keynote speakers have been Dayton’s Mayor, Nan Whaley on paid parental leave for employees of the City of Dayton and Keith Maki, Cascade Engineering on the implementation of Welfare to Career (W2C) program. Leading more than 800 people off of welfare to meaningful careers.