United Way News

COMPASS releases 2009 Stark County Community Indicators report

COMPASS releases 2009 Stark County Community Indicators report (Canton, OH) Feb. 22, 2010—COMPASS, the data center for United Way of Greater Stark County, has released a comprehensive ov

United Way Gold Key service award nominations due Mar. 5

United Way Gold Key service award nominations due Mar. 5 (Canton, OH) Feb.17, 2010– Since 1961, United Way of Greater Stark County has recognized community leaders and volunteers for the

United Way launches Stark County Saves Week through Sat., Feb. 6

(Canton, OH) Feb. 1, 2010—United Way of Greater Stark County’s Financial Stability Partnership kicks off tax season with Stark County Saves Week through Sat., Feb. 6. Stark County reside

United Way, SARTA and The Repository host 2nd Family Financial Fair

(Canton, OH) Jan. 12, 2010—United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) and The Repository are co-sponsoring the second annual Family Financial Fair, Sat.,

Family & Financial Stability

FAMILY & FINANCIAL STABILITY – Helping families become safe and financially stable

Self-sufficiency is vital to a successful family life, and United Way programs work to remove barriers and build skills necessary to attain and maintain employment. Family stability is dependent on keeping kids and families safe and strong. United Way will work to reduce the number of families and individuals that experience violence, abuse and neglect, and who abuse drugs and alcohol. United Way also works to develop family financial stability through building economic independence skills such as financial literacy, employment training and more.

The Families Impact Council oversees program funding in two areas:

Family Stability

Economic Independence