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When you donate to United Way of Greater Stark County, you’re investing in the future of our community. Your donation supports our funded partner programs that address the needs of families with young children living in poverty.
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United Way's funding process

Our Funding Process

At United Way of Greater Stark County, our goal is to ensure that every dollar donated is invested wisely. We rely on a volunteer review process to help determine which local programs receive funding. Our Agency Review Committee and Community Impact Council consist of community leaders who bring diverse backgrounds, experience, and expertise. These volunteers evaluate data about our region, identify pressing needs in our community, and offer recommendations on the best ways to allocate funding.

United Way's trusted stewards

Trusted Stewards

As trusted stewards of your contributions, we hold ourselves and our partners accountable for delivering measurable, lasting impact. We work to stretch every dollar by combining financial investments with the tools, resources, and support families with young children need to build stronger futures. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of children and families in Stark and Carroll counties.

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Strong Start

Primary Priority: To prevent or lessen the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) during early childhood among those who live under the federal poverty level.

Primary Strategy: Support developmental milestones to ensure a strong start early in life.

Program Types supported:

-  Afterschool
-  Early childhood education
-  Home visiting
-  Mentoring
-  Parent/caregiver skills training
-  School or community-based violence prevention

Household Stability

Secondary Priority: To improve the household stability of their parents/caregivers.

Secondary Strategy: Provide immediate economic support to avoid long-term harms.

Program types supported:

-  Food assistance
-  Healthcare
-  Homeless/domestic violence shelter
-  Legal support
-  Other material goods (clothing, diapers, hygiene, etc.)
-  Safety

Funded Partners
 2025-2026

  • Access Health Stark County, Inc. 
  • AHEAD Inc.  
  • Alliance Area Domestic Violence   
  • Alliance for Children & Families  
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio
  • Canton for All People, Inc.
  • Carroll County General Health District
  • Carrollton Exempted Village Schools
  • Catholic Charities Serving Portage & Stark Counties
  • Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health  
  • CommQuest Services, Inc.  
  • Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.  
  • Domestic Violence Project, Inc.  
  • Early Childhood Education Alliance  
  • Early Childhood Resource Center
  • EN-RICH-MENT
  • Family Empowerment Ministries Inc.
  • Feed Kids First Inc.
  • Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank
  • JRC Learning Center  
  • The Legacy Project of Stark
  • Lighthouse Ministries of Canton
  • Margaret B. Shipley Child Health Clinic  
  • Pathway Caring for Children
  • The Salvation Army of Alliance  
  • The Salvation Army of Canton Citadel  
  • The Salvation Army of Massillon  
  • Stark County Educational Service Center
  • Stark County Hunger Task Force  
  • Stark Housing Network, Inc.  
  • YWCA Canton  

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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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