Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients
Over the years, you’ve no doubt experienced a wide range of what clients perceive as “wealthy.” You’ve likely also observed that clients have different assumptions about what it takes to be a “philanthropist"...
Mixing business and charity: Keep it ethical, legal, and transparent
Your corporate executive clients have likely wondered at some point about the benefits of aligning their companies with philanthropy, whether specific causes or particular organizations. But what are the risks involved in mixing business with charity?
Standard deduction planning: Avoid leaving dollars behind
One of many items on the legislative “watch list” is the standard tax deduction. Without additional legislation, in 2026, the standard deduction for individual taxpayers younger than age 65 is scheduled to drop from $14,600 to $8,300.
Inspiring good habits: Tips for better giving
Our team at Stark Community Foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and, in turn, make an even bigger impact on the causes you care about.
Artists chosen for inaugural Canton Mural Fest
ArtsinStark, the City of Canton, Downtown Canton Partnership and Visit Canton recently announced the selection of artists for the inaugural Mural Fest — a celebration of art, culture and community transforming blank walls into an outdoor mural gallery.
SAM Center surpasses 25,000 veteran families served
As a pillar of support for veterans and military families in our community, the SAM Center recently surpassed a significant milestone of serving 25,000 families through its food pantry and providing $5 million in direct assistance.
Hammer & Nails celebrates 25 years of repairing houses and giving hope
What began as a dream of founders Darlene and Mike Leghart has developed into a ministry that has helped thousands of disadvantaged individuals in Stark County.
A Beacon of Hope
With a mission to ensure the most vulnerable have access to critical prescriptions and education, Beacon Charitable Pharmacy has become a lifeline, delivering hope and health to countless families in our community.
Stark County Neighborhood Partnership Program
The Stark County Neighborhood Partnership Program launched in 2021 as a partnership between Stark Community Foundation and the Community Building Partnership of Stark County to improve and expand neighborhood revitalization efforts within our community.
Q&A with a Neighborhood Association Leader
Q&A with CHAMPION Neighborhood Association Leader Cynthia Vignos.
New Funds Added to Our Family Tree - Summer 2024
12 charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from January 1 through March 31, 2024.
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY OF THINGS THIS SUMMER
Books aren't the only things you can check out from Stark Library this summer— a wide range of items can be borrowed from the Library of Things: