Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Little Free Libraries Encourage Reading Across Stark County
Across Stark County, small book-sharing boxes are building a community centered around reading, donating books and connecting with neighbors.
Canton Police’s Centennial Plaza Substation Reinforces Community Safety
As the City of Canton continues to be a hub for large gatherings and summer events, two police substations are helping the Canton Police Department maintain a presence in the community during the busy season.
Alliance City Schools Bridges Food Insecurity Gap
Through a recent summer partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Alliance City Schools has helped orchestrate three summer food distribution events that connect community members in need with free groceries.
Canton Rotary Marks $400,000 Giving Milestone
The Rotary Club of Canton is celebrating over a decade of philanthropic investments after surpassing $400,000 in grants awarded to local nonprofits working to strengthen Canton.
GlenOak Senior Serves on Plain Township Historical Society Board
Around a decade after becoming involved as a second grader, GlenOak High School rising senior Jimmy Zurbuch became the first student— and the youngest member—to serve on the Plain Township Historical Society’s board of directors.
EN-RICH-MENT Student turned Program Director Pours Back into the Nonprofit
More than a decade after Aurora Ross began her internship at EN-RICH-MENT, she became its director of programs to shape the artistic and academic opportunities the nonprofit offers for underserved youth in Stark County.
Hannah’s House Creates Summer Memories for Teen Girls
Between prevention-based programming, mentorship meetings and summer activities, Hannah’s House continues to empower young girls of Stark and Carroll counties and instills hope for their futures.
North Canton Playhouse Marks 50-Year Anniversary
At the North Canton Playhouse marks a major milestone, it continues to be a hub for education, enrichment, entertainment and encouragement as it looks toward the next 50 years.
Domestic Violence Project Inc. Launches Help Chatline
Domestic Violence Project Inc. (DVPI) recently launched its new Izzy Chatline—a secure messaging platform offering advocacy resources, emotional support, safety planning and connections for vulnerable Stark County residents.
Sew4Service’s Handmade Donations Support Community Partners
When Sew4Service’s Alliance chapter opened in the Alliance Commons, it became not only a creative outlet for community members but a vital resource for other Stark County nonprofits.
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Opens Walk-In Mental Health Clinic
Families often face barriers when seeking mental health services for children. Now, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) is working to quickly connect families with professional care through the new Walk-In Mental Health Assessment Clinic.
JRC Celebrates Myrna A. Pastore Campus 5-year Anniversary
When JRC opened the doors to the Myrna A. Pastore campus in 2021, the space created a home for two programs under one roof— JRC’s Learning Center for young children and its Adult Day Center for seniors and adults.