(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) December 2, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) Pen Pal Project connects high school seniors who are pursuing a college education with young professionals in our community. “It is important for us to provide a simple, yet effective solution for seniors and young professionals to connect and share experiences,” says YLS …
November 30, 2020 STARK COUNTY, Ohio – Today, Stark Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Stark County, in partnership with The Center for Community Solutions, released Protecting Stark’s Future: A Call to Coordinate Child Poverty Strategies. Rooted in research, the report outlines why Stark County needs to intentionally work together to coordinate efforts and target resources to reduce child …
Around this time last year, Stark Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Stark County in partnership with The Center for Community Solutions released the 2019 Stark County Community Assessment, a data report of more than 50 indicators of health, social and economic conditions. As we drilled down into our community’s data, we noticed that every single issue of concern was …
(Canton, OH) November 23, 2020 – Volunteers from Employers Health, GlenOak Student Council, Women United and more assembled 209 health and safety kits for distribution to local agencies serving families in need. “We want to make sure people have the resources they need to stay healthy going into the holiday season,” said Nancy Bundy, member of United Way of Greater …
(Carroll and Stark Counties, OH) November 20, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Inspired Youth award. “Volunteer work is empowering,” says Maria Heege, United Way of Greater Stark County President & CEO. “It teaches youth the value of teamwork, commitment, and follow-through. Volunteering offers them real-life experiences that provide unique opportunities …
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) November 6, 2020 – United Way of Greater Stark County is now accepting applications for volunteer tax preparers for the upcoming tax season. No experience is necessary. Individuals who participate in the 2021 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program receive virtual training and IRS Certification appropriate for their volunteer position, as well as materials for …
(Canton, Ohio) November 5, 2020 – Stark State College’s FAME program and United Way of Greater Stark County partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s Canton refinery to create a new program called Marathon STEM Success. United Way and Stark State College were awarded a $45,000 grant to expand the curriculum of the FAME program. FAME (Focus on African American Males in …
(Canton, OH) November 4, 2020 – If you need help, or know someone that needs help, with up to 3 months’ rent, mortgage or utilities, please visit uwstark.org/covid by November 30 to request assistance through the online application. Residents must live in the Canton City School District to be eligible. Applications close December 1, 2020. Support will be given to …
(Stark and Carroll Counties, OH) Oct. 22, 2020 — With five weeks left in its annual fundraising campaign, United Way of Greater Stark County is calling on community residents to donate and help meet the growing needs of Stark and Carroll Counties. The organization has raised $2.2 million, which is 43% percent of its $5.1 million goal. “This year has …
ALICE Report: A crisis in the making. Ohio ALICE households increased from 31% in 2007 to 39% in 2018 – the highest increase in 10 years, fueled by high-priced basics and stagnant wages. (Stark and Carroll Counties, Ohio) October 16, 2020 — When COVID-19 hit, more than 1.1 million Ohio households were already one emergency away from financial ruin — …
