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Stark Community Foundation Grant Deadline Approaching
Date: August 18, 2015
Stark Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for the second cycle of its 2015 discretionary grantmaking program. The deadline to submit online proposals is Friday, September 4. In order to be considered for funding, grant applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) organization in good-standing, tax-exempt private agency or government entity located within Stark County, Ohio only or directly benefitting Stark County. The Foundation does not award grants to individuals except through scholarship funds. Projects that strengthen... Continue Reading
Massillon Area Community Civic Trust Fund Announces 2015 Grantees, New Trustees
Date: June 17, 2015
Five local nonprofits recently received grants totaling $13,470 through the Massillon Area Community Civic Trust Fund, a field of interest fund at Stark Community Foundation. Since the Fund’s inception, nearly $60,000 has been distributed for the benefit of the Massillon community. 2015 Grant Recipients: AHEAD Inc.$3,270 to support a new program in the Massillon City School District, SWAG (Students With A Goal), aimed at preparing students with life skills. Boys & Girls Club of Massillon$4,000 to purchase tables... Continue Reading
Women's Fund of Stark Community Foundation Continues to Make an Impact in Our Community
Date: May 15, 2015
In 2006, a group of 12 women came together with one main goal – to make a difference in the lives of women and children. From 12 they have grown to 182 donors with assets over $300,000 with over $60,000 in grants distributed back to the community since its inception. Five local nonprofits recently received grants totaling $10,929 through the Women’s Fund, an endowment fund of Stark Community Foundation. 2015 Women’s Fund Grant Recipients: Mercy Medical Center$2,830 to... Continue Reading
Stark Community Foundation Announces Sirak to Board of Directors
Date: February 20, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stark Community Foundation Announces Sirak to Board of Directors CANTON, Ohio (February 20, 2015) – Stark Community Foundation announced the appointment of Gary D. Sirak to its Board of Directors and Distribution Committee for a five-year term. Sirak was a public appointment by the Foundation’s Trustee Banks Committee. He replaces Thomas W. Schervish who completed two five-year terms plus four additional years. Gary is a native of Canton and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree... Continue Reading
Stark Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Date: February 6, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stark Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications For Discretionary Grants and SummerTime Kids Program CANTON, Ohio (February 6, 2015) – Stark Community Foundation announces two grant award opportunities for local organizations; the first cycle of the 2015 Discretionary Grantmaking period and its SummerTime Kids Program. Discretionary Grants are awarded to areas including Education, Economic Development, and Neighborhood Revitalization. Grants are made to: 501(c)(3) organizations in good-standing, tax-exempt private agencies, and government entities located within Stark County, Ohio... Continue Reading
The Future of Food Security in Stark County
Date: January 29, 2015
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External LinkAbout names Mark Samolczyk one of Stark County's 10 Most Influential
Date: January 7, 2015
About names Mark Samolczyk, President of Stark Community Foundation, one of Stark County’s 10 Most Influential! Congratulations Mark! Continue Reading
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