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Stark Community Foundation Fills $3M Gap in Hercules Project Funding
Date: November 10, 2016
ABOVE: Rendering of the Hercules project Stark Community Foundation recently closed a $3 million funding gap for the Hercules project by providing a five-year loan for the redevelopment of the former Hercules Motors Company site in downtown Canton. In order to complete phase one of the project, the funding gap needed to be addressed. The first phase, which includes the creation of 90 market-rate apartments covering three acres of the site, is expected to cost more than... Continue Reading
Partnership with The Canton Repository Highlights Positive Happenings in Our Community
Date: November 7, 2016
In partnership with The Canton Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation is highlighting positive happenings in our community. From education to business, from neighborhoods to nonprofits, from restaurants to sports, The Heart of Stark defines who we are and reflects our sense of pride in Stark County. Our community is a great place to live, learn, work, play and raise families -- fueled by dedicated and collaborative people making a positive impact in our own... Continue Reading
Local Foundations Invest Nearly $500,000 to Fight Hunger in Stark County
Date: October 3, 2016
Stark Community Foundation, The Paul & Carol David Foundation and Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton recently announced their second round of food security funding, bringing their total investment in this initiative to nearly $500,000 to date. Stark Community Foundation recognized the growing issue of hunger in our community and embarked on a long-term effort in 2013 to address the food security challenges facing Stark County and its residents. Since then, a comprehensive research study has... Continue Reading
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
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