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partners

When you donate to United Way of Greater Stark County, you’re making an investment in our community. Your donation supports our community services, direct services, collaborations and partner programs to address the immediate needs of children ages 0 to 8 and their families 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 us determine which local agencies receive funding. Our councils and committees consist of nearly 50 community leaders who offer diverse backgrounds, experience and expertise. These volunteers evaluate data about our region, identify the pressing needs in our community, and offer recommendations on the best ways to allocate funding.

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On November 1, 2024, United Way of Greater Stark County will open its application process for April 2025 - March 2028 funding.
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United Way's trusted stewards

Trusted stewards

As trusted stewards of your contributions, we hold ourselves and our partners accountable to show impact in measurable and lasting ways. We make your dollars go further by combining technical and logistical support with strategic investments for families with young children living in poverty. We’re making a difference in the lives of children and families in Stark and Carroll counties.

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community programs
Community collaborations

United Way’s community programs

United Way community collaborations and initiatives

CARE Team Family Support Specialists
Centennial Project: Shorb Neighborhood
Emergency Assistance Collaboratives of Stark & Carroll
Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families

Funded partner programs
 2024-2025

  • 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
  • Carroll County General Health District
  • Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health  
  • CommQuest Services, Inc.  
  • Community Legal Aid Services  
  • 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.
  • StarkFresh   
  • YWCA Alliance  
  • 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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