February 2019
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop Feb 21
21,741 households (14.3%) in Stark County live below the poverty line, living paycheck to paycheck with no clear path to a more stable future. - U.S. Census Data 2013-2017 GET INVOLVED. United Way of Greater Stark County’s Bridges Out of Poverty workshop helps organizations understand the causes of poverty, the hidden rules of each economic class, mental models of economic class, language barriers, family structure and more. Help us create a path to financial stability and independence for our neighbors.…
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Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop Apr 18
21,741 households (14.3%) in Stark County live below the poverty line, living paycheck to paycheck with no clear path to a more stable future. - U.S. Census Data 2013-2017 GET INVOLVED. United Way of Greater Stark County’s Bridges Out of Poverty workshop helps organizations understand the causes of poverty, the hidden rules of each economic class, mental models of economic class, language barriers, family structure and more. Help us create a path to financial stability and independence for our neighbors.…
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Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop Jun 20
21,741 households (14.3%) in Stark County live below the poverty line, living paycheck to paycheck with no clear path to a more stable future. - U.S. Census Data 2013-2017 GET INVOLVED. United Way of Greater Stark County’s Bridges Out of Poverty workshop helps organizations understand the causes of poverty, the hidden rules of each economic class, mental models of economic class, language barriers, family structure and more. Help us create a path to financial stability and independence for our neighbors.…
Find out more »The Purse Project – Purse Assembly Event
The Purse Project continues! We are hoping to assemble about 400 more purse kits on June 21 to be distributed to women and younger girls in need throughout Stark County. There are several organizations helping middle school and high school aged girls that can use some extra love and support, so we are going to turn the smaller purses that were collected into purse kits for them! We have limited space for volunteers, so please register in advance for this…
Find out more »October 2019
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop Oct 17
21,741 households (14.3%) in Stark County live below the poverty line, living paycheck to paycheck with no clear path to a more stable future. - U.S. Census Data 2013-2017 GET INVOLVED. United Way of Greater Stark County’s Bridges Out of Poverty workshop helps organizations understand the causes of poverty, the hidden rules of each economic class, mental models of economic class, language barriers, family structure and more. Help us create a path to financial stability and independence for our neighbors.…
Find out more »Make a Difference Day – Volunteer Event
Registration for this event is now closed. Saturday, October 26 – 10am – 11:30am Location: United Way of Greater Stark County Office For individuals who are struggling, living in shelters or going through counseling, many have no family or place to turn. United Way of Greater Stark County programming serves as a support to get their lives back on track. We are asking you to join us to make a difference by offering words of encouragement and handmade cards. We…
Find out more »December 2019
Literacy Kit Assembly – Volunteer Event
*Event registration is now closed* Wednesday, December 11th – 4 PM – 5:30 PM Location: United Way of Greater Stark County Office In Ohio, almost 40% of kids entering kindergarten are not on track at the beginning of the school year in language and literacy. This, in turn, can lead to learning struggles throughout school and leads to us facing a statewide workforce crisis. This is why preparing children for kindergarten success is one of United Way’s goal areas. Reading…
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