Stark Community Foundation

01/04/2026

This year, we're gathering for five more Your Story, Our Story community sessions held across Stark County in Alliance, North Canton, Minerva, Louisville and Canal Fulton.

Each Your Story, Our Story session offers an opportunity for nonprofits, community organizations and our grantmaking team to come together to connect, share, listen and learn from one another. You’ll hear about current funding opportunities and have open discussions about the challenges and opportunities you’re facing as local organizations.

The Alliance session will be held on Tuesday, April. 14 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon at The Alliance Commons

Register today to attend the Alliance session: https://www.starkcf.org/events/2026/04/14/your-story-our-story-alliance-session

Or find another session near you at www.starkcf.org/events

24/03/2026

Thanks for all you do in our community, AlterClinic Animal Care!

In this week's Heart of Stark feature, AlterClinic Animal Care has hit a milestone having spayed or neutered 80,000 local dogs and cats. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services

20/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in great conversation at our first Your Story, Our Story session yesterday in Massillon. Next Stop: The Alliance Commons on April 14 from 10:30 a.m. - noon!

Register for the Alliance session today: https://www.starkcf.org/events/2026/04/14/your-story-our-story-alliance-session
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Each Your Story, Our Story session offers an opportunity for nonprofits, community organizations and our grantmaking team to come together to connect, share, listen and learn from one another. You’ll hear about current funding opportunities and have open discussions about the challenges and opportunities you’re facing as local organizations.

The five remaining sessions we're holding this year are in Alliance, North Canton, Minerva, Louisville and Canal Fulton.

Find a session near you at www.starkcf.org/events

30/01/2026

Stark Community Foundation marked 2025 as one of the most impactful years in its history— $26.8 million was awarded in grants, 51 new charitable funds were established, $31 million was raised in outright and planned gifts and more.

Learn more about how our community's generosity made a difference in Stark County and beyond: https://www.starkcf.org/news/2026/01/29/powerful-year-of-generosity-propels-stark-community-foundations-impact-in-2025

14/01/2026

This year, we're gathering for six Your Story, Our Story community sessions held across Stark County in Massillon, Alliance, North Canton, Minerva, Louisville and Canal Fulton.

Each Your Story, Our Story session offers an opportunity for nonprofits, community organizations and our grantmaking team to come together to connect, share, listen and learn from one another. You’ll hear about current funding opportunities and have open discussions about the challenges and opportunities you’re facing as local organizations.

The Massillon session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon at The Legacy Project of Stark.

Register today to attend the Massillon session: www.starkcf.org/events/2026/02/19/your-story-our-story-massillon-session

Or find another session near you at www.starkcf.org/events

09/01/2026

Small grants with a big summer impact—

Grant proposals for our SummerTime Kids initiative are due January 16, 2026 ‼️

Eligible organizations serving Stark County may apply for grants of up to $2,000 through Stark Community Foundation’s SummerTime Kids initiative. Preference will be given to summer youth programs that:

•Challenge youth to learn, grow and build character
•Offer educational programs such as reading, math or STEM
•Engage youth in arts, culture and outdoor exploration
•Introduce youth to new experiences, including field trips to museums, college campus visits or physical activities
•Address unmet needs such as healthy meals and snacks, transportation or family support

Learn more and apply today: www.starkcf.org/stk

27/11/2025

As we reflect in this season of gratitude, we see the impact of your generosity so prominently painted across our community. Thank you for helping create a more vibrant future for all.

We wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!

26/11/2025

This week, Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center distributed thanksgiving bags to over 540 veterans— which included a turkey, pie, fresh vegetables and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving feast for their families! In the sprit of giving back, members of our staff and our family of donors volunteered last weekend to help fill the bags in preparation. 🦃

11/11/2025

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum attendance is increasing towards pre-pandemic levels thanks to new programs, engaging exhibits and dedicated staff. Check out this week's Heart of Stark article in The Canton Repository / CantonRep.com!

The McKinley Museum is seeing a jump in attendance thanks to new programming. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/3Lw4EXa

18/09/2025

North Canton Cares Pantry opened the doors to its new space this month! Learn more in our latest article of The Heart of Stark: https://www.starkcf.org/blog/2025/09/15/north-canton-cares-pantry-opens-new-location

08/09/2025

We had such a great time volunteering with our team and donors at the Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank! 💙💜