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Racial Equity Workshops Planned for 2021

Date: October 11, 2020

As part of Stark Community Foundation's ongoing commitment to racial equity and inclusion, we are proud to announce we are partnering with ThirdSpace Action Lab to offer Racial Equity Institute (REI) workshops. Due to the high demand of these nationally-recognized workshops, the first workshop will be held in early 2021. Offering these workshops will provide additional opportunities for our community to listen and learn about structural racism and the impact it has on individuals, families... Continue Reading

2nd Annual THINKBIG Scheduled for October 4-10

Date: October 2, 2020

From October 4-10, Stark Community Foundation is hosting THINKBIG, a weeklong event of community conversations centered on improving racial equity and inclusion in Stark County. The event is designed to give residents a voice and bring people together to discuss how our community can work together to drive positive change. During this week, nearly 50 THINKBIG community conversations will take place across Stark County with diverse individuals who care about our community and its future. Residents... Continue Reading

Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 13 with THINKBIG

Date: September 22, 2020

Join Stark Community Foundation for this year's weeklong, virtual THINKBIG taking place October 4-10, 2020 all across Stark County. During this week, residents will get together (3-5 people per conversation) to discuss racial equity and inclusion. Through thoughtful and honest conversations, we will build a stronger community.In this Straight from Stark episode: hear from coordinators, participants and organizations involved with THINKBIG learn more about the ways this event is moving our community toward a better and more... Continue Reading

Krebs Promoted to Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives

Krebs Promoted to Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives

Date: September 21, 2020

Stark Community Foundation is pleased to announce Amy B. Krebs has been promoted to vice president of grants and community initiatives. In this new leadership role, she will continue to oversee the Foundation’s competitive grantmaking, and will assume responsibility for the Foundation’s strategy, evaluation and research activities as well as provide oversight to our neighborhood revitalization work. “Amy has played an instrumental role in helping Stark Community Foundation grow from a simple grantmaker to a community... Continue Reading

Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 12 with the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County

Date: September 16, 2020

In our most recent Straight from Stark episode, hear from Krista Allison and Sarah Schmidt of the Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County, and learn about its recent 15 Day Unity Challenge to Dismantle Racism. The challenge, which can be completed at any time, is designed to help people explore race, power, privilege and leadership and provide a variety of tools to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. In this episode, you'll learn about: the community... Continue Reading

Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 11 with Stark Library

Date: August 25, 2020

In this week's Straight from Stark episode, learn how Stark Library engages people from all corners of our community through a common love for learning and reading. When it had to close its branches in March because of COVID-19, the Library continued to provide services to its patrons through digital programming and online resources. Now, all Stark Library locations are open to the public once again, with new guidelines to keep patrons and staff safe. In... Continue Reading

Deadline Approaching for Health and Wellness Grant Proposals

Date: August 24, 2020

Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM), a supporting foundation of Stark Community Foundation, is accepting grant proposals for its fall grant cycle. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, school, church or government entity in good standing with the IRS. Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs and activities that promote physical, emotional and mental health and also directly impact residents living in Western Stark, Northern... Continue Reading

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