Press Releases
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The launch of a challenge to help change the narrative of the community
Canton, OH (August 3, 2020) – The Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County is proud to announce the launch of the Unity Challenge, a 15 day commitment that helps us explore our unconscious attitudes about race, power, privilege and...
Submit your family-friendly workplace award nomination today
(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 Awards at uwstark.org/family-friendly . The deadline to submit nominati...
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 across the world engage with United Way to make their community a better place through service, collab...
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, when you contribute to United Way of Greater Stark County’s COVID-19 Impact Fund, your contribution ...
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 of $182,683.91 to help workers who have had their hours reduced because of the pandemic and need assistanc...
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 service agencies who specialize in the needs for the following services, s...