Addressing Homelessness in Stark County

Many believe that simply building more shelters will solve Stark County’s homelessness crisis. But according to the Stark Housing Network, Inc., that assumption overlooks the bigger picture.

March 27, 2025

New Funds Added to Our Family Tree - Spring 2025

Eight charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from October 1 through December 31, 2024.

March 27, 2025

Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Invests in Local Health and Wellness Initiatives

Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM), a supporting foundation of Stark Community Foundation, recently awarded over $100,000 in grants to local organizations dedicated to improving health and wellness for area residents.

January 13, 2025

Career Connected Learning program provides Stark students look at local businesses

More than ever, Stark County students are actively engaging with professionals from various sectors this school year through exciting speaker sessions, tours of local colleges and companies, shadowing experiences and mini-internships.

January 06, 2025

If this, then that: Your charitable planning cheat sheet

At Stark Community Foundation, we’ve recently been asked by attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors for “cheat sheet” resources to make it easy to determine which type of charitable planning tool is best for a particular client.

December 02, 2024

A Symphony for Everyone

Although the Canton Symphony Orchestra is now in its 87th season, many community members are still discovering that a high-caliber ensemble, featuring top musicians from across the country, exists right here at home.

November 18, 2024

A Mother's Mission

In June 1999, Jill (Brooks) Potts experienced unimaginable heartbreak— her son, Joshua, a bright-eyed 10-year-old with a kind heart and strong will, passed away after complications from brain surgery to remove a rare on-cancerous Hypothalamic Hamartoma

November 18, 2024

A Life of Healing and Athletics

When Dr. James Violet’s memory began to fade, his wife, Darlene, knew that she wouldn’t let his deep love for sports and unwavering dedication to healing fade, too, when he passed. Instead, these passions would shape his lasting legacy in the community.

November 18, 2024

One Family’s Commitment to Community

From a young age, Michael Buser learned the importance of giving back, a value deeply instilled by his father. This commitment to community service has since grown into a family tradition that spans generations.

November 18, 2024

New Funds Added to Our Family Tree - Winter 2024

17 charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from April 1 through September 30, 2024.

November 18, 2024

Military and First Responders Center serves as place of healing for veterans

At the Military and First Responders Center, veterans, active military, first responders and their families can connect through equine-assisted activities, heal with individualized counseling and exercise programs at no cost.

November 11, 2024

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"...

September 23, 2024

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