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2019 THINKBIG Results Reflect the Community’s Optimistic Future
Date: August 12, 2020
On October 25, 2019, individuals from all walks of life joined together for 170 engaging and inspiring discussions that took place in libraries, restaurants, office breakrooms, coffee shops, homes and everywhere in between to brainstorm solutions to community needs while celebrating the good in Stark County. Following these THINKBIG community conversations, participants were asked to complete a short survey about their thoughts, discussions and ideas they have to move our community forward. Nearly 800 surveys were... Continue Reading
Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 9 with Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Date: July 30, 2020
Every year, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank provides food for more than 200,000 people in our community through food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other hunger-relief partners. That number has surged because of the pandemic, and the Foodbank has been actively responding to our community’s 41% increase in food insecurity due to its difficult economic effect. This time of crisis has shown how essential the Foodbank is to feeding and proving hope for residents. In Episode... Continue Reading
Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 8 with the Stark County Diaper Bank
Date: July 23, 2020
In this week’s Straight from Stark episode, hear from Shannon English Hexamer about how the Stark County Diaper Bank is working with distribution partners across the county to provide free diapers to families in need. Statistics show that an infant needs up to 12 diapers each day, which equates to almost $1,000 a year spent on diapers alone. The Stark County Diaper Bank’s hope is to relieve some of that financial burden for low-income families... Continue Reading
Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 7 with Refuge of Hope
Date: July 17, 2020
In episode 7 of Straight from Stark, we’re at Refuge of Hope Ministries to talk with Jo Ann Carpenter, director of development, as she gives us a look into the nonprofit’s mission to supply meals for hungry families, provide emergency shelter for homeless men and assist those men with transition to independence— even during a pandemic. Since early March, Refuge of Hope has provided 11 hot carry-out meals each week for families in need and has... Continue Reading
Stark Community Foundation Accepting COVID-19 Grant Applications
Date: July 15, 2020
Stark Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area organizations impacted by COVID-19. In order to be eligible for funding in this competitive process, grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the IRS and either located within Stark County or directly benefitting Stark County. Applications will also be considered from tax-exempt private agencies and government entities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a need for funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.... Continue Reading
Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 6 with Habitat for Humanity
Date: July 9, 2020
While Ohio's stay-at-home order was in effect, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio quickly witnessed the impact the order had on families who were living in unsafe, unsuitable and unaffordable housing. How can a family shelter in place in an unsafe environment that they can't afford? However, for the first time in 32 years, Habitat didn't know if it would be able to build houses because of COVID-19. The nonprofit recognized the heightened need for safe,... Continue Reading
Straight from Stark Video Series: Episode 5 with Local Arts Organizations
Date: July 2, 2020
In our fifth Straight from Stark episode, hear from a panel of local arts leaders, including Robb Hankins, president and CEO of ArtsinStark, Michelle Charles, president and CEO of Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Alex Coon, executive director of the Massillon Museum. In a time where we need inspiration more than ever, these area arts organizations have been hard at work bringing our community together through virtual events, digital programming and socially-distanced opportunities to appreciate... Continue Reading
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