by fsmarketing | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
A stable home is the most basic of necessities. But many people in our community live in uncertainty — about how to pay the rent, how to fight back against unlawful eviction or how to simply find a safe place to sleep. Homelessness or unsafe housing situations can...
by fsmarketing | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nearly everyone worries about money at some point. Whether you’re struggling to pay monthly bills, feeling buried by debt or dealing with unexpected expenses, the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. And it often seems like you’ve got to figure it all out on your...
by fsmarketing | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Summer goes by so fast! It can be difficult to think about getting kids ready for school when you’re still enjoying long, sunny days of outdoor fun and relaxation. But a “getting ready” period is crucial to making the back-to-school experience as smooth and stress...
by fsmarketing | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every baby is a little bundle of possibilities. One of the best ways to ensure your little one is set up to reach their full potential is to read to them every day. And there’s no such thing as an early reading age limit! Even newborns can reap the benefits from early...
by fsmarketing | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
United Way of Summit & Medina does things differently. We envision a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, financial stability and healthy lives. Through our direct services, innovative ecosystem, and bold...
by fsmarketing | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
The first step to lasting employment is career readiness. Before you start searching for a job, it’s important that you have the baseline skills needed for interviewing for, securing, and maining meaningful employment. These skills include a variety of practices, such...
by fsmarketing | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
United Way of Summit and Medina’s Bold Goal 4 is focused on leveling the playing field for Black pregnant women in Summit County. Currently the Black infant mortality rate is 2.5x the county average. Our goal is to reduce the Black infant mortality rate to 6 per 1,000...
by fsmarketing | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
As if Northeast Ohio’s weather in February and March isn’t bad enough, it’s also when you’re thinking about getting your taxes figured out! We know, we know – tax season isn’t fun for anyone. And while you do have until mid-April to file your taxes, we don’t suggest...
by fsmarketing | Feb 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you find yourself in a crisis, the last thing you want to do is dig through a mountain of resources to get the help you need. United Way of Summit & Medina’s 211 Helpline helps people throughout our community connect with local resources when they don’t know...
by fsmarketing | Sep 1, 2022 | Homepage Feature, Uncategorized
Akron, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 — Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and President & CEO of United Way of Summit & Medina, Jim Mullen, will join local leaders from across Ohio at the White House on September 7. The White House plans to bring local elected officials and...
by fsmarketing | Aug 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
AKRON, Ohio – United Way of Summit & Medina today announced that Annie McFadden had joined the organization as chief of staff, impact and communications. The newly created position will oversee the areas of policy and advocacy, marketing and community impact –...
