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Apr 14, 2026 / Press Releases

By Beth Hensley

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...

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Apr 14, 2026 / Press Releases

By Beth Hensley

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...

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Mar 3, 2026 / Press Releases

By Juanita Gray

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...

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Dec 16, 2025 / Press Releases

By Juanita Gray

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...

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Dec 16, 2025 / Press Releases

By Juanita Gray

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...

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Dec 2, 2025 / Press Releases

By Juanita Gray

United Way Awards New Funding to Local Food Pantries

(Stark County, OH) December 2, 2025 - United Way of Greater Stark County (UWGSC) announces a special funding award aimed at combating hunger within the...

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United Way of Greater Stark County has walked alongside those in need for over a century to create a stronger community.

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