by Andrew Leask | Jan 27, 2023 | Homepage Feature
Akron Public Schools (APS) announced today its partnership between North High School and Signet Jewelers, the global retail jewelry company headquartered in West Akron since 1910, and home to brands like KAY Jewelers, Zales and Jared. The partnership is part of the...
by Andrew Leask | Jan 20, 2023 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
On Jan. 20, 2023, Akron Public Schools (APS) formally welcomed Stark State College (Stark State) as a sister college to East Community Learning Center (CLC). The partnership is Stark State’s second sister college agreement with APS and is in addition to the...
by Andrew Leask | Jan 12, 2023 | Homepage Feature
United Way of Summit & Medina announced that it has awarded grants to 40 organizations throughout Summit and Medina counties for its one-year funding cycle beginning in April 2023. In total, the grants announced today amount to $2,998,500. The funding is the...
by Andrew Leask | Jan 9, 2023 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
By James Hardy, senior program officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation When I grow up, I want to be Bill Considine. I’ve been saying this for years, and I usually get smiles and nods as if I’m kidding. However, each passing year, I believe in this mantra more and...
by Andrew Leask | Nov 29, 2022 | Homepage Feature
By Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro The holiday season is here. And with the season of giving in full swing, it’s a time for reflection and a time for sharing. It’s also a time to take a moment to think about doing good work for good causes. And what better way...
by Andrew Leask | Nov 16, 2022 | Homepage Feature
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is seeking volunteers for the 2023 tax season. The program provides free tax preparation services to Summit and Medina County households with an annual income of less than $60,000. VITA...
by Andrew Leask | Nov 9, 2022 | Homepage Feature
United Way of Summit & Medina invited volunteers from the local community to read to children at schools in Summit and Medina counties. On November 2, volunteers read to students at Cloverleaf Elementary School in Medina County. Then, on November 3, 62 volunteers...
by Andrew Leask | Nov 7, 2022 | Homepage Feature
On Saturday, November 5, United Way of Summit & Medina presented the first Summit Beerfest. Hosted by Springside Athletic Club, the event saw more than 300 guests come together to enjoy food and beer from local and regional restaurants and breweries. Local cover...
by Andrew Leask | Oct 26, 2022 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
Construction has begun on the Sojourner Truth Memorial Plaza, to be located at the Downtown Akron offices of United Way of Summit & Medina. The plaza will honor abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth, who gave her iconic speech – now known as...
by Andrew Leask | Oct 7, 2022 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
On Oct. 6, 2022, United Way of Summit & Medina hosted the 31st annual Taste of Medina County, presented by Leppo Rents. The event, which took place at Weymouth Country Club, brought together an estimated 300 guests to sample food from 10 Medina County...
by Andrew Leask | Sep 29, 2022 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
United Way of Summit & Medina will put on the first Summit Beerfest on Nov. 5. The event, which was rescheduled from an earlier date, will bring together 22 local and regional breweries to showcase their finest brews in the hopes of winning the “Best On Tap”...
by Andrew Leask | Sep 28, 2022 | Homepage Feature
By William H. Considine, Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Akron Children’s Hospital If I ask you to picture a leader, what comes to mind? You might think of a CEO, or a president. Perhaps it’s someone you admire from your everyday life – say a coach, a teacher or a...
