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Women's Fund Celebrating 10th Anniversary
Date: September 28, 2016 Author: By Denise Sautters / Repository staff writer
Helping the most vulnerable in our community is the trademark of The Women's Fund, part of the Stark Community Foundation."I have never been one of those people who can do it all at one time, but I can make a difference where help is needed as a member of The Women's Fund," said Laurie Keeney, chairman of the fund's advisory committee. "The Women's Fund demonstrates the power of collective giving." It is an "everlasting investment in... Continue Reading
Neighborhood Showcase and Town Hall Meeting to be Held October 10
Date: September 26, 2016
The 12th annual Neighborhood Showcase and Town Hall Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 10 at the McKinley Grand Hotel, located at 320 Market Avenue S. Hosted by Stark Community Foundation’s nonpartisan Canton Neighborhood Leadership Council, the event will showcase Canton’s neighborhood associations and their community projects and candidates on the November ballot who responded to the invitation to participate. Those candidates will answer questions on a number of topics. The event... Continue Reading
Meet Our Women's Fund Chair: Laurie Keeney
Date: September 8, 2016
Laurie Keeney, Chair of The Women’s Fund Advisors Committee Explain what The Women’s Fund is for those who aren’t familiar.The Women’s Fund is an endowment fund created to provide funding for programs that enhance the lives of women and children less fortunate in Stark County. By using endowed funds, we are ensuring that future generations will also benefit. In addition, the Fund seeks to encourage women to become leaders in philanthropy and to educate them about... Continue Reading
Foundation Announces First Cycle of 2016 Discretionary Grants Program
Date: September 8, 2016
Stark Community Foundation recently announced more than $350,000 in grants to support community organizations that offer much-needed services and programs to Stark County residents. Three organizations receiving funding during the Foundation’s first discretionary grant cycle include MAPS Air Museum, Stark County Historical Society and YMCA of Western Stark County. MAPS Air Museum was awarded $15,000 to support its 2016-2017 educational programming. The museum will receive $10,000 outright, and $5,000 is contingent on MAPS raising funds from individual... Continue Reading
Local Foundations Purchase Stark County Farm for $2.25 Million
Date: August 22, 2016
Area foundations take on major role in Stark County economic development Six local foundations recently pooled their resources to purchase the Stark County Farm, a 327-acre farm located in the village of Navarre and Perry Township for $2.25 million. Their intent is to develop the land into a Class A Industrial Park, generating economic growth and job creation for our community. The public-private partnership is being funded by Stark Board of Trade, LLC, a nonprofit created by... Continue Reading
Stark Community Foundation Grant Deadline Approaching
Date: August 15, 2016
Stark Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for the second cycle of its 2016 Discretionary Grant Program. The deadline to submit online proposals is Friday, September 2. In order to be considered for funding, grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good-standing, a tax-exempt private agency or a government entity located within Stark County or directly benefitting Stark County. The Foundation does not award grants to individuals except through scholarship funds. Projects that strengthen Stark... Continue Reading
Massillon Community Charitable Fund to Honor 2016 Grant Recipients at Annual Breakfast
Date: May 27, 2016
Massillon Community Charitable Fund, a component fund at Stark Community Foundation, will honor eight local organizations at a breakfast on June 10 at Massillon Eagles #190, located at 303 Weirich Blvd. NW. The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and the program and awards will begin at 8 a.m. During the breakfast, Massillon Community Charitable Fund will award more than $25,000 in charitable grants. Local organizations receiving funding include Massillon Knights Foundation, Meals on Wheels of Stark... Continue Reading
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