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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.
Canton Museum of Art, ECRC team up on family art project
The Canton Museum of Art and Early Childhood Resource Center have partnered for a nine-month early learning program Elevate & Create, bringing families together through hands-on art experiences with meaningful opportunities for learning and connection.
Girls on the Run experiencing growth
Next week, more than 1,100 mentors, friends and supporters from Stark County and beyond will combine exercise with celebration as they participate in a 5K race to mark the end of Girls on the Run East Central Ohio’s spring season.
Stewart's Caring Place celebrates Hope Walk 20th anniversary
Stewart’s Caring Place brought together its Fairlawn and Canton supporters on May 2 to celebrate the 20th annual Hope Walk for families and individuals impacted by cancer.
Students get chance to hear Canton orchestra
Thousands of students will experience the music of the Canton Symphony Orchestra during the next two weeks with performances across our community in partnership with Stark Library.
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 of Stark County expands mentoring program
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.