Press Releases
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With the support of the community, United Way exceeds $6.1 million fundraising goal
Canton, Ohio (January 17, 2020) — United Way of Greater Stark County has exceeded its annual fundraising campaign goal of $6.1 million, by raising $6,219,765, which will help provide nearly 140,000 services to Stark County residents th...
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 2020 tax return season. VITA assists individuals and families who have an inco...
YLS encourages students to apply for college 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. The scholarship recipients are eligible to receive a total of $4,000 ($1,00...
United Way opens nominations for Gold Key, DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist and Inspired Youth Awards – deadline January 24, 2020
Canton, OH) December 18, 2019 – Nominations are being accepted for the following United Way of Greater Stark County awards: Gold Key Service, DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist and Inspired Youth. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January ...
Your support is essential. You can give someone a second chance.
Canton, Ohio (December 6, 2019) — United Way of Greater Stark County’s public fundraising campaign officially closes today and is very close to making the goal of $6,171,836 and continue providing nearly 140,000 services through dire...
United Way urges action to reach fundraising goal
(Canton, Ohio) Nov. 19, 2019 — With just three weeks left in the annual campaign, United Way of Greater Stark County is making a final push to reach its aggressive fundraising goal. The organization has so far raised $3,710,124, which ...