Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program brought in more than $3M in refunds to residents last year. United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season. Last year, the program, which provides free...
Volunteers packed more than 30,000 supplies for distribution in January. Last week,110 United Way of Summit & Medina volunteers sorted, counted and packed more than 30,000 school supplies for Akron Public Schools students as part of its Stuff the Bus Recharge...
United Way of Summit & Medina today announced its 2025 calendar of community events, inviting organizations and individuals to support its work in the community through sponsorships. Last year, United Way-hosted events brought in more than $100,000 to help people...
Are you looking for places to volunteer in Akron, OH, or Medina County? United Way of Summit & Medina is local, innovative, and relationship-driven. Our mission is to transform our community to make it easier for people to get help and build fulfilling, healthy...
A $15,000 grant from United Way of Summit & Medina last year to Medina’s Hope Recovery Community has funded the purchase and construction of a hoop house, now ready for action at the organization’s Hope Recovery Farm in Medina. The Recovery Farm, which provides...
Banking is vital in our everyday lives, offering essential services that help manage finances, save for the future, access credit, and more. Even though there are many advantages to banking, we still find that 6% of households nationwide are unbanked, meaning no...
When a community member is in crisis, finding help can feel overwhelming. United Way of Summit & Medina’s 211 Helpline creates a shortcut by connecting residents with the help they need in a strategic, timely manner. Whether you need tax help, legal assistance,...
At a family engagement event, United Way of Summit & Medina last night announced that GAR Foundation had become a named sponsor of its Family Resource Center in North High School. United Way’s Family Resource Centers within Akron Public Schools serve as welcoming...
Wondering if your donations to United Way of Summit & Medina will make a difference? Our response would be a resounding yes – but don’t take our word for it! Continue reading to learn how each dollar we receive goes back into the community to support housing...
A crowd of 700 came together today at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron for United Way of Summit & Medina’s annual Report to the Community event. Focusing on the theme of partnership, the event highlighted how United Way is working with organizations...
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Day of Action this year generated nearly 1,000 hours of community service throughout Summit and Medina counties. The annual event, which took place this year on June 28, brought together 233 volunteers to help 20 local nonprofits in...
United Way of Summit & Medina’s focus on college and career readiness provides hands-on learning experiences for students and strengthens the education-to-employment pipeline. By teaching students the soft skills they need to succeed in college and employment, we...
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