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April 14, 2026Press Releases, Canton, Donations, Funding, Global Youth Service, Grant, Greater Stark County, Kindergarten, Literacy, Massillon, Michael D's, ServeOhio, Stark County Ohio, United Way

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 (GYSD) grant recipient by ServeOhio, the Governor appointed commission on service and volunteerism. The g...

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By Beth Hensley0
April 14, 2026Press Releases, Canton, Donations, Greater Stark County, Kindergarten, Literacy, Massillon, Michael D's, Stark County Ohio, Summer Bridge, United Way

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 at Michael D’s, bringing together more than 50 community members, partners, and supporters for...

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By Beth Hensley0
March 3, 2026Press Releases, Alliance, Canton, Early childhood support, Family support programs, Greater Stark County, Kindergarten, Literacy, Massillon, Reading, Stark County Ohio, Summer, Summer Slide, Summer Support

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 to provide summer learning support for over 400 kindergarten students at Alliance Early Lear...

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By Juanita Gray0
December 16, 2025Press Releases, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Black-led nonprofits, Carroll County Ohio, Community grants, Community investment, Early childhood support, Family support programs, Grant applications, Greater Stark County, Household stability, Nonprofit funding opportunities, Small grants, Stark County Ohio

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 from January 6 to 30, 2026. This process is an annual funding opportunity for ...

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By Juanita Gray0
December 16, 2025Press Releases, Community Impact, DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award, Emerging Philanthropist, Service Leadership, United Way of Greater Stark County

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 deadline for submissions is Friday, February 6 2026, by 5 p.m. To nominate someo...

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By Juanita Gray0
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