United Way News

United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council focuses on the “Art of Giving” Aug. 26

(Canton, OH) Aug.17, 2010 — On Aug. 26, United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council will host a networking event focusing on the creative outlet and educational advantages that art giv

United Way, Fishers Foods, Stark County Early Childhood Communications Collaborative, Stark County District Library kick off Shop & Learn summer session

(Canton, OH) July 15 , 2010--United Way of Greater Stark County announces the summer session of Shop & Learn, a community initiative to help parents provide their children with the building bloc

Early July Participation Deadlines for Annual United Way Day of Caring

(Canton, OH) July 2, 2010 —United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Center coordinates Day of Caring, an annual community-wide day of hands-on volunteering connecting businesses, o

United Way, 2-1-1 Information & Referral receive grants totaling $117,941

(Canton, OH) June 29, 2010 — United Way of Greater Stark County and United Way’s 2-1-1 Information & Referral department will receive $117,941 in grants from American Electric Power

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

To see more information on financial stability click here.