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The Women’s Fund, an endowment fund of Stark Community Foundation, will celebrate women and children at its Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 25, where it will showcase the recipients of the Fund’s 2019 grants
Members of The Women’s Fund and members of the community interested in learning more about this innovative fund started by women, for women, will be inspired by the stories of the six non-profit agencies who received this year’s grants: Canton Calvary Mission, Domestic Violence Project, En-Rich-Ment, Hannah’s House 119, RAM Ministries and Tiqvah Hands of Hope.
Lindsay Buckingham from WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland will serve as special emcee of the gathering to be held at Shady Hollow Country Club, with social hour at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Cost per person is $40, which includes sweet and savory stations; cash bar. Dress is business casual. Register online at www.starkcf.org/events or call 330-454-3426.
About The Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund was established in 2006 by 12 visionary women as a permanent endowment of Stark Community Foundation to benefit future generations; increase vital funding for programs that advance the economic, educational, physical, emotional, social, artistic and personal growth of women; and educate and inspire women to become leaders in philanthropy. The interest area of this fund includes nonprofit agencies and their programs or projects that meet the needs of underserved women and children in Stark County. Since inception, more than $120,000 has been awarded to local nonprofits. Contributions in any amount are welcome and can be made online at www.starkcf.org/womensfund or mailed to Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Avenue North, Suite 200, Canton, Ohio 44702.
About Stark Community Foundation
Stark Community Foundation is the community’s trusted partner in giving for over 760 individuals, families, businesses and organizations that have created charitable funds to impact the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. Ranked in the top 10 percent of community foundations in the United States today, Stark Community Foundation is committed to serving donor needs and strategically addressing local issues. The Foundation and its family of donors have granted more than $170 million to nonprofits since 1963. Learn how you can simplify your giving and amplify your impact through the Foundation’s Center for Partners in Philanthropy at www.starkcf.org.