What's New
Stay up to date with United Way of Greater Stark County. Explore nonprofit news, events, success stories and more.
Explore our resource center
Filter by:
Jan 7, 2025 / Press Releases
By Beth Hensley
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...
Read More
Oct 3, 2024 / Press Releases
By Beth Hensley
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....
Read More
May 17, 2022 / Press Releases
By Beth Hensley
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Jan 21, 2022 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Free tax preparation drop-off appointments available through VITA this season
(Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, OH) January 21, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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,...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Aug 31, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
VITA Volunteers Have Helped Bring More Than $22 Million Back into the Community Over the Past 8 Years
(Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, OH) August 31, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteers helped...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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,...
Read More
May 18, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Drive & Drop Curbside Collection Receives 1,112 Pairs of Underwear and 2,122 Pairs of Socks
(Stark and Carroll Counties) May 18, 2021– May 14, United Way of Greater Stark County hosted a community curbside collection of new underwear and...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Mar 19, 2021 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Ryan Miller – 2021 DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award Recipient
“Ryan is a little different than what you might expect from a restaurant owner. He uses his business as a tool to help surrounding...
Read More
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...
Read More
Feb 11, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Celebrating a Caring Community Who Stepped Up in 2020
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) February 11, 2021— Through the support, generosity and passion of workplaces and individuals, United Way of Greater Stark County...
Read More
Jan 28, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Discussion Surrounding Programs That Improve Outcomes for Young Children Experiencing Poverty
(Carroll and Stark Counties, Ohio) January 28, 2021 – Join us February 25, from 9 to 10 AM for a virtual panel discussion as...
Read More
Jan 21, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
H-P Products and United Way Work Together to Help Improve Workplace Productivity, Employee Financial Stability and More
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) January 21, 2021 – H-P Products has partnered with United Way of Greater Stark County to deploy a new...
Read More
Jan 20, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Free Tax Preparation Drop-off Appointments Available Through VITA This Season
(Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, OH) January 20, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now...
Read More
Jan 19, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
YLS College Textbook Scholarship Applications Now Open
(Carroll and Stark Counties, OH) January 19, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is now accepting applications for...
Read More
Jan 11, 2021 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
403 Households Helped Through Donations to COVID-19 Impact Fund
(Carroll and Stark Counties, OH) January 11, 2021 – In March 2020, United Way of Greater Stark County created the COVID-19 Impact Fund, designed...
Read More
Dec 14, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Nominate Volunteers for 2021 Gold Key and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Awards
(Canton, OH) December 14, 2020 - Nominations are now open for United Way of Greater Stark County’s 2021 Gold Key Service and DeHoff Emerging...
Read More
Dec 2, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Pen Pal Project Provides Mentorship for High School Seniors Going to College
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) December 2, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) Pen Pal Project connects high...
Read More
Dec 1, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Nonprofit Partners Release Stark County Child Poverty Report
November 30, 2020 STARK COUNTY, Ohio – Today, Stark Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Stark County, in partnership with The Center for...
Read More
Nov 24, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Protecting Stark’s Future: A Call to Coordinate Child Poverty Strategies
Around this time last year, Stark Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Stark County in partnership with The Center for Community Solutions released...
Read More
Nov 23, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
209 Health and Safety Kits Assembled for Families Experiencing Economic Challenges
(Canton, OH) November 23, 2020 – Volunteers from Employers Health, GlenOak Student Council, Women United and more assembled 209 health and safety kits for...
Read More
Nov 20, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Nominate an Exemplary Youth Who Volunteers in Our Community
(Carroll and Stark Counties, OH) November 20, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Inspired Youth...
Read More
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...
Read More
Nov 5, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Canton Refinery Provides Career Pipeline for Local Students Through a New Program
(Canton, Ohio) November 5, 2020 – Stark State College’s FAME program and United Way of Greater Stark County partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s Canton...
Read More
Nov 4, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way and Canton City work together to help residents with rent, mortgage and utilities
(Canton, OH) November 4, 2020 – If you need help, or know someone that needs help, with up to 3 months’ rent, mortgage or...
Read More
Oct 22, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way calls for donor action to meet urgent community needs
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) Oct. 22, 2020 — With five weeks left in its annual fundraising campaign, United Way of Greater Stark County...
Read More
Oct 19, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
COVID-19 Hit as Record Number of ALICE Families Face Deeper Financial Hole
ALICE Report: A crisis in the making. Ohio ALICE households increased from 31% in 2007 to 39% in 2018 – the highest increase in...
Read More
Oct 7, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
July 2021 – June 2022 Funding Application Process Opens Oct. 8
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) October 6, 2020 – Funding will be determined through a competitive process. To be eligible to apply for funding,...
Read More
Sep 30, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
1,384 food deliveries from May to Sept of 2020
(Canton, Oh) Sept 30, 2020 Ride United Last-Mile Delivery, in partnership with DoorDash, brings food and supplies to vulnerable populations. This program supports delivery...
Read More
Sep 28, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Young Leaders Society Encourages Learning Through Literacy Kits
(Canton, OH) September 28, 2020 – 34 volunteers assembled 85 literacy kits to help provide children with multi-sensory experiences to support and enhance learning....
Read More
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...
Read More
Sep 22, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Prosperity@Work Partners with Aultman to Help Employee Productivity & Financial Stability
CANTON, Ohio (September 22, 2020) – Aultman has partnered with United Way of Greater Stark County to deploy the recently launched Prosperity@Work, a new...
Read More
Sep 18, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Sept. 30 Meeting: 2021 Investment Priorities & Funding Opportunity
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) Friday, September 18, 2020 – Agencies that are interested in applying for funding and other stakeholders are encouraged to...
Read More
Sep 14, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Drive & Drop curbside collection receives 101,000 face masks, 100,730 cleaning supplies and approximately 2,300 pounds of food
(Canton, OH) September 14, 2020 – September 11, United Way of Greater Stark County partnered with Huntington Bank and Cutler Real Estate for a...
Read More
Sep 10, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
“See What’s Possible” with United Way’s 2020 Fundraising Campaign
Canton, Oh (Sept. 10, 2020) — United Way of Greater Stark County launched its annual fundraising campaign today through a virtual kick-off event. “This...
Read More
Aug 27, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2020 Campaign Kick-Off Online & Live
(Canton, OH) August 27, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County will launch its annual fundraising campaign during an online event on Thursday,...
Read More
Aug 25, 2020 / Volunteer Events
By Angela Perisic
Day of Caring 2020: Drive & Drop Curbside Collection
On September 11, drive up to any of our collection sites and drop off items with our minimal contact drive-thru. For no contact, place...
Read More
Aug 12, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Day of Caring 2020: Drive & Drop Community Collection
(Canton, OH) August 12, 2020 – September 11, United Way of Greater Stark County is partnering with Huntington Bank and Cutler Real Estate for...
Read More
Aug 11, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
VITA Serves More Than 2,400 Clients with Alternative Options
(Canton, OH) August 11, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program looked a little different this year,...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Jul 28, 2020 / Donor Stories
By Angela Perisic
2020 Alexis de Tocqueville Society Mentors: Dick and Lynn Kempthorn
Richard and Marilynn Kempthorn were lifetime residents of Canton Ohio, settling on a farm in Jackson Township after their marriage in 1956. Never ones...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Jun 8, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
COVID-19 Impact Fund Contribution Dollar-for-Dollar Match
(Canton, OH) June 8, 2020 – Many families in our community are still in crisis and grappling with the impact of COVID-19. Right now,...
Read More
Jun 4, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
KeyBank Notes of Hope
Throughout our community, there are many senior citizens struggling with social isolation. With added restrictions on visitors and activities at nursing facilities, those being...
Read More
May 14, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
How United Way’s COVID-19 Impact Fund Is Helping Stark County
(Canton, OH) May 14, 2020 – As of May 14, with the help of local foundations, workplaces and individuals, we have raised a total...
Read More
May 8, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Assemble a kit for a senior in your community
*Registration for this Volunteer Event is Full at this time. Thank you for your interest! During this unprecedented time, there are many seniors in...
Read More
May 7, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2-1-1: A Fast & Easy Referral Service to Locate Community Resources
(Canton, OH) May 7, 2020 – 2-1-1 is free, accessible 24/7/365 and completely confidential. The service refers individuals and families to local community social...
Read More
Apr 22, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2020 Local Volunteer Week Award Winners Announced
(Canton, OH) April 22, 2020 – Forty-six years ago, National Volunteer Week was established to recognize friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members who generously...
Read More
Apr 17, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Young Leaders Society’s 2020 Textbook Scholarship Recipients
(Canton, OH) April 17, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is fortunate to be able to award three...
Read More
Apr 14, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Goff
Chris Goff will chair this year’s United Way of Greater Stark County’s campaign. Goff, CEO & General Counsel of Employers Health, has been an...
Read More
Apr 2, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Carroll County Children (Birth to 5) Can Receive a Free Monthly Book
(Canton, OH) April 2, 2020 – Through United Way of Greater Stark County’s partnership with Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, any child from birth to...
Read More
Mar 26, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
United Way starts an Impact Fund to assist individuals affected by COVID-19 pandemic
(Canton, OH) March 26, 2020 – In our community, 36.3% workers lack enough savings to withstand a sudden loss in wages. To support this...
Read More
Mar 10, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Celebrating the Importance of Literacy at an Early Age During Read Across America Day
(Canton, OH) March 10, 2020 – Read Across America Day is the nation’s largest celebration of reading for both young and old. Held around...
Read More
Feb 28, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Alex Nicholis Coon – DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist 2020 Award Winner
DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award will be presented to Alex Nicholis Coon. Alex partners with the Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County and chairs the Celebration...
Read More
Feb 28, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Jacqueline DeGarmo – Gold Key Service 2020 Award Winner
Jacqueline DeGarmo is the president and founder of Hilliard Jeane, an International Analyst at Intelligent Community Forum, a member of the governing Board of...
Read More
Feb 28, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Amy Mast – Gold Key Service 2020 award winner
Amy Mast is highly involved in United Way’s Women United donor network group, chairing the Steering Committee and leading the Advocacy Committee. She also...
Read More
Feb 28, 2020 / Volunteer Stories
By Angela Perisic
Mike Patterson – Gold Key Service 2020 award winner
Mike Patterson is the former editor at The Review and continues to be involved in the news through sharing community happenings and tips. He...
Read More
Feb 26, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
2020 Workplace & Individual Award Winners to Be Recognized at Annual Celebration
(Canton, OH) February 26, 2020 - United Way of Greater Stark County will present the following workplace and volunteer awards at the Annual Celebration,...
Read More
Feb 18, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Nominate a Co-Worker, Friend or Family Member Who Lends Their Time & Talent to the Community
(Canton, OH) February 17, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County and The Canton Repository come together yearly to recognize volunteers who impact...
Read More
Jan 21, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
Purse Project taking over Massillon
(Canton, OH) January 21, 2020 – Passionate about their community and serving others, a committee championed and brought together by Massillon Mayor, Kathy Catazaro-Perry,...
Read More
Jan 16, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
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...
Read More
Jan 14, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
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...
Read More
Jan 8, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
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....
Read More
Jan 3, 2020 / Press Releases
By Angela Perisic
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...
Read More
Media contact
Direct all media inquiries to:
Beth Hensely
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
(330) 491-9957
[email protected]
About us
United Way of Greater Stark County has walked alongside those in need for over a century to create a stronger community.
Read more
Our history
A legacy of more than 100 years
Learn about the founding of United Way of Greater Stark County and how we’ve grown over the last century to become the organization we are today.
See our story
Investment in our community
Serving our neighborhoods in need
When individuals and families in our community struggle, it impacts all of us. And when our neighbors succeed, our whole community succeeds.
Investment priorities
Join us
Together, we connect the families in our most vulnerable neighborhoods with resources and programs to help them succeed and thrive.
Get involved