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Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Volunteers needed. Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks male mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina & Stark Counties has launched a new male mentor recruitment campaign "Be the 90" — an ambitious initiative to recruit 90 male mentors by July 4, 2026.
Little Givers Club tries to change the world with kindness
The Little Givers Club was born from a simple idea: What if we could show kids that they already have the power to change the world?
275 mortgages paid off. Canton Habitat for Humanity celebrates milestone
In March, Eva Graves rang Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio's payoff bell and was the 275th local family to pay off the 0% interest mortgage on a home that transformed the rest of her life.
AlterClinic hits spaying, neutering milestone
AlterClinic Animal Care, a Stark County nonprofit veterinary clinic working to prevent pet overpopulation in dogs and cats, has reached a major milestone: 80,000 local dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered since 2018.
Art of Inclusion creates community connection
The Art of Inclusion began as a simple idea: What if artists could mentor artists? In the fall of 2025, that idea became the backbone for a collaborative exhibition celebrating artists of all ages and abilities.
Legacy Project School Based Program at Gibbs
When The Legacy Project of Stark County’s new school-based mentoring program launched at Canton City School District’s Gibbs Elementary earlier this year, it quickly became more than just a routine part of students’ school week.
Northern Ohio Regional Braille Challenge tests mastery in reading and writing
Last month, students from across Stark County and northern Ohio who are blind or visually impaired participated in the Northern Ohio Regional Braille Challenge, hosted by the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
North Canton library expands Community Exploration Program with 2 new destinations
The North Canton Public Library is expanding its Community Exploration Program in 2026 with passes to two new area destinations: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve.
The Women's Fund awards $45,000 for Canton-area programs
The Women’s Fund, an endowment fund of Stark Community Foundation, provided $45,000 to support 13 programs addressing the needs of underserved women and children in Stark County in 2026.
Alliance's 'rich creative spirit' to be bolstered by new arts council
A creative new chapter is underway in Alliance with the official formation of the Alliance Arts Council, the next step in ArtsinStark’s long effort to deepen arts engagement throughout Stark County.
Bridge Point helps Stark County-area teachers stock up on school supplies
Bridge Point recently hosted Teacher’s Blessing Days — a weekend event that invited teachers to “shop” for new items to replenish their classrooms at no cost.
Plain firefighters partnering with schools to train next generation
From preschoolers to high school students, Plain Local Schools and the Plain Township Fire and Rescue Department partner in many ways to instill a sense of community and ensure the safety of Plain Township today and for generations to come.