Our community
programs
At United Way of Greater Stark County, we believe in supporting the children in our community with the building blocks for a better life. Whether it’s through our direct services or community collaborations, we offer several programs to address urgent needs in our region.
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Community collaborations and initiatives
Our community programs provide wraparound services that help community members who are experiencing the effects of poverty.
CARE Team
Challenges at home can directly impact a student’s academic performance. CARE Team offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families to overcome these obstacles.
About CARE Team
Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, helping them become more kindergarten ready and setting them on a path for early educational success.
About the Imagination Library
Direct services
We offer appointment-based assistance for income tax preparation, auto repairs and birth certificate & ID vouchers. To learn more, you can submit an online application for the services provided directly through the Community Programs.
Auto Repair
Get back on the road at a price you can afford. Auto Repair provides families with the financial assistance they need for costly vehicle repairs.
About the Auto Repair program
VITA
File your federal and state taxes for free through VITA. We offer professional tax services to low-to-moderate income families, helping them to save money through tax credits.
About VITA
Birth certificate and ID vouchers
This program provides birth certificates and photo IDs to those living in a Continuum of Care shelter or those entering an addiction recovery program.
About the ID program
StarkHelpCentral.com
We are proud to partner with StarkHelpCentral.com, a searchable community resource website. 2-1-1 was merged with StarkHelpCentral.com to allow one primary source of information about community resources in Stark County.
Visit StarkHelpCentral.com
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Together, we connect the families in our most vulnerable neighborhoods with resources and programs to help them succeed and thrive.
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