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HOF President David Baker Speaks at NLC Meeting
Date: May 11, 2016
Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker served as the keynote speaker on May 9, 2016 at Stark Community Foundation’s Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting. His presentation focused on how the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village project will have an impact on Stark County as a whole, including the neighborhoods in the area. Continue Reading
Meet Our Board Chair: E. Lang D'Atri, Esq.
Date: May 4, 2016
E. Lang D’Atri, Esq.Chair, Stark Community Foundation Board of Directors and Distribution Committee How did you first get involved with Stark Community Foundation?My involvement started in 1963, following the death of my Great Aunt, Rosa Langenbach, the widow of Edward Langenbach. Edward’s trust was instrumental in the formation of Stark Community Foundation. Following her death, family members and close family advisors including Dale Hall, Corliss Hostetler, Paul Belden and representatives of the Timken family held a... Continue Reading
Future of Food Security Forum Planned for May 25
Date: May 3, 2016
Stark Community Foundation will convene a Future of Food Security Forum on May 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Barrette Center at Walsh University. Taking a proactive approach to address food security in the county, Stark Community Foundation released a report that examined hunger issues as well as identified resources and opportunities in order to feed those in Stark County. In August 2015, the Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton and the Paul... Continue Reading
Tom Ferrero Receives 2016 J.S. "Sandy" Sanders Award of Merit
Date: April 15, 2016
Tom Ferrero, past Stark Community Foundation Board Chair, received the 2016 J.S. "Sandy" Sanders Award of Merit from Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce on April 7. This award is given annually to an individual worthy of recognition for loyalty, devotion and continuing endeavors in making the Massillon area a better place to live, work and play. Tom served as a member of Stark Community Foundation's Board of Directors and Distribution Committee for 11 years, including a... Continue Reading
Western Stark Free Clinic Continues to Make an Impact
Date: March 28, 2016
Western Stark Free Clinic’s mission is alive and well today, thanks to the creation of a charitable fund in its name. After the Clinic closed in December 2014, the Clinic’s board transferred its remaining assets to Stark Community Foundation to create The Western Stark Free Clinic Charitable Fund. For 15 years the Clinic provided primary medical and dental care for residents of Western Stark County. That mission continues today through its charitable fund, which distributes grants... Continue Reading
The Women's Fund Awards More Than $12,000 to Local Nonprofits
Date: March 14, 2016
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, The Women’s Fund, a permanent endowment fund of Stark Community Foundation, recently awarded more than $12,000 to Stark County nonprofit organizations that foster opportunities for women and children of all ages, cultures, ethnicity, races and abilities. This year’s grant recipients include: Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health $1,871 to support its Wholehearted Movement Program, which focuses on helping adolescents who suffer from mental illness with discovering the mind-body connective nature of... Continue Reading
Stark Community Foundation Grant Deadline Approaching
Date: February 12, 2016
Stark Community Foundation is accepting proposals for two charitable grant programs – the first cycle of its 2016 Discretionary Grant Program and its SummerTime Kids Program. The deadline to submit online proposals is March 4 and March 11 respectively. In order to be considered for funding, grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good-standing, tax-exempt private agency or government entity located within Stark County or directly benefitting Stark County. The Foundation does not award grants... Continue Reading
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