Press Releases
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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 retire from her position, effective March 31, 2022, after a remarkable 40 years of service with t...
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 Products, Kent State University at Stark, and Pathway Caring for Children with the Fami...
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 award. “Youth volunteers are future leaders,” says Maria Heege, United Way of Greater...
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 to tackle the growing crisis of childhood poverty in Stark and Carroll Counties. ...
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 conversation with community members the week of Oct. 17 to help Claire and her family break the c...
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 bring $3,388,006 back into the community this year through tax credi...