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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

United Way of Greater Stark County

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Working to grow our community’s capacity to lessen the impact of poverty so families in poverty can unleash their human potential.

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Thank you for visiting the official United Way of Greater Stark County page! Our social media policy prohibits obscenity and profanity. As a result, we reserve the right to remove posts containing or featuring comments containing obscenity and/or profanity. United Way helps our community by focusing on education, health & basic needs, and family & financial stability. Join us as we advance the common good right here at home in our community. We are committed to a community that gives, advocates and volunteers. Thank you to all of our neighbors for living United!

10/22/2026

Stone Soup is almost here!

As we prepare for our Stone Soup volunteer event this Saturday, October 24, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors: ServeOhio, Meijer, Target, Fresh Thyme Market, Costco and Acme Fresh Market! ❤️

This Saturday also marks Make a Difference Day, a national day celebrating neighbors helping neighbors and communities coming together to make a positive impact. Make a Difference Day, impacts communities around the country. Volunteers and organizations across the country have embraced the mission, tailoring projects to fit their community's unique needs and proving that the desire to make a difference is a year-round movement.

We’re grateful for our sponsors’ support in helping bring our community together to serve local families. Thank you for helping make this event possible! 🧡

10/21/2026

Looking for a meaningful opportunity? Join our VITA team!

We are looking for college students to support our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! Whether you're interested in helping with appointments, coordinating sites, or gaining hands-on experience through an internship, there's an opportunity for you.

✨ Earn college credit
✨ Become certified to prepare taxes
✨ Gain valuable real-world experience
✨ Make a difference for local families

Scan the QR code to learn more and explore available positions!

10/19/2026

In 2025, your support helped 210 families through our Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families (SNSF) initiative!

By bringing resources directly into neighborhood schools, SNSF connects families with essential support, including housing assistance, utility support, transportation, and programs that help children grow and thrive.

With $100,000 invested in direct family assistance and 123 families receiving housing assistance in 2025, we’re helping reduce barriers, strengthen families, and create environments where children can learn and succeed.

Together, we’re building stronger communities where every child has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their zip code. Because "When I Grow Up Starts Today!"

10/15/2026

Make a difference this tax season!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Become a VITA volunteer with United Way of Greater Stark County!

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify, helping local households keep more of their hard-earned money.

Whether you’re helping prepare tax returns or supporting clients throughout the process, your time can make a real difference for families in our community!

Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for volunteers for January–April 2027!

📲 Learn more and get involved: uwstark.org/vita

10/14/2026

Help our friends win a $10,000 community grant with just ONE click.

One of our community partners Stark County Hunger Task Force has been selected to participate in Thrivent’s The Big Give Back. Your vote can help them receive a $10,000 community grant from the Thrivent Member Network – Ohio Valley Region.

Simply Click Here To Vote - bit.ly/TheBigGiveBack

Voting will be open from Oct. 11-17
Together, we can make a huge impact in our community with just one click.

10/13/2026

Fall into a love of reading!

As the leaves change and the days get cozier, it's the perfect time to curl up with a good book!

Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, eligible children can receive a FREE, age-appropriate book delivered to their homes every month, helping build early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.

Have a little one at home? Sign up today to start your child's reading journey by visiting this link: https://www.ohioimaginationlibrary.org/

Want to make a difference? Donate to help bring the joy of books to even more children in our community. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/AfliJQ?vid=1t044p

Because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream big, one book at a time!

10/12/2026

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, for Make a Difference Day as we come together to assemble Stone Soup Kits that nourish both bodies and relationships! This family-friendly volunteer opportunity is a great way to give back and make an impact in our community.

Saturday, October 24 | 9–11 a.m.
📍 Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 94, Canton, Ohio

Registration closes October 21! Be sure to sign up before the deadline. Let’s make a difference together!

Click this link to register: https://serveohio.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1318317

10/09/2026

Take a look at the amazing work happening through our partnership with Canton for All People and Summit Elementary to help families access nutritious meals!! Canton City School District

10/08/2026

Thank you to the Ohio Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and its partnership with Operation Warm for providing 108 coats for kids at our Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Families partner schools!

We’re grateful for community partners who help make sure local children have what they need to stay warm, comfortable and ready to learn this season. Thank you for helping us support our students and families!

10/07/2026

Need help finding local resources?

From housing and health care to jobs, transportation, parenting support and more, Stark Help Central connects Stark County residents with resources and assistance in one convenient place.

Find help based on your needs at starkhelpcentral.com and discover resources right here in our community.

Address

401 Market Avenue N, Ste 300
Canton, OH
44702

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.uwstark.org/

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