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Akron Public Schools Announces Partnership with Signet Jewelers

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...
Akron Public Schools Announces Second Partnership with Stark State College

Akron Public Schools Announces Second Partnership with Stark State College

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...

United Way of Summit & Medina announces $3M in grants following revamped application process

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...
Time To Step Up: Why I Joined the Tocqueville Society

Time To Step Up: Why I Joined the Tocqueville Society

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...
Why volunteer? When action meets compassion, lives change.

Why volunteer? When action meets compassion, lives change.

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...

United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program seeks volunteers

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...

United Way of Summit & Medina hosts Read to Me Day in Akron and Medina County schools

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...
United Way of Summit & Medina presents first Summit Beerfest, Hoppy Dude Brews takes Best on Tap Trophy

United Way of Summit & Medina presents first Summit Beerfest, Hoppy Dude Brews takes Best on Tap Trophy

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...
Construction begins on Sojourner Truth Memorial Plaza, completion expected in spring 2023

Construction begins on Sojourner Truth Memorial Plaza, completion expected in spring 2023

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...
United Way of Summit & Medina hosts 31st Annual Taste of Medina County, The Center Café wins Best in Show

United Way of Summit & Medina hosts 31st Annual Taste of Medina County, The Center Café wins Best in Show

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...
United Way of Summit & Medina presenting Summit Beerfest on Nov. 5

United Way of Summit & Medina presenting Summit Beerfest on Nov. 5

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”...
United Way is Leading on Impact In Our Community

United Way is Leading on Impact In Our Community

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...
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