Press Releases
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Free tax preparation drop-off appointments available through VITA this season
(Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, OH) January 21, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now scheduling drop-off-only appointments Feb. 1 through Apr. 13 for the 2021 tax ...
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 president and chief executive officer, beginning April 1, 2022. Perisic currently serves as the nonprofi...
2022 Gold Key and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Community Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) December 16, 2021 – Nominations are now open for United Way of Greater Stark County’s 2022 Gold Key Service and DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist awards. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 28, 202...
David Jared McDowell to Create United Way’s Centennial Sculpture
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) November 24, 2021 – In May 2022, David Jared McDowell will unveil his commissioned art piece for United Way of Greater Stark County’s Centennial Celebration at the corner of Court Avenue NW and Four...
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to Promote Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library in Northeast Ohio This Thursday
(Carroll County, OH) October 27, 2021 – Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine will promote the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library program at three book readings in northeast Ohio on Thursday, October 28. The three separate book readings will ...
United Way of Greater Stark County Funding Application Process to Begin October 8, 2021
(Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) October 1, 2021 – United Way of Greater Stark County will open its grant application process on October 8, 2021, for a 12-month funding cycle. United Way will seek applications from programs that alig...