Jul 2, 2026 / Press Releases
By Beth Hensley
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 Beth Hensley
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 Beth Hensley
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 Juanita Gray
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 Juanita Gray
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 Juanita Gray
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 Juanita Gray
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 Juanita Gray
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 Juanita Gray
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 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...
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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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