United Way of Summit & Medina today announced that it had received $30,000 from Molina Healthcare of Ohio (Molina) in conjunction with The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation. Of the $30,000 awarded to United Way, half will support the organization’s Stuff the...
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Become a United Way Advocate and Be a Hero in Your Community
Do you wish you could change the world? Are you a passionate community supporter looking for ways to turn your fire into tangible good? Have you become frustrated with how to support the community you love because you feel alone in the fight for social justice? United...
United Way of Summit & Medina Will Undergo Strategy Advancement to Meet Increasing Community Needs
Today, United Way of Summit & Medina announced a full advancement of their strategy that will include deeper community partnership and engagement, additional reach of their internal programming and more meaningful engagement of donors, corporate partners and the...
How Youth United Builds Social Capital & Youth Success
At United Way, youth success is everyone’s success. We’re focused on building a better ecosystem that breaks down the barriers to lasting solutions for a brighter future — and young people are the architects of that future. Youth...
United Way of Summit & Medina to host Summit Beerfest on November 4
United Way of Summit & Medina will host Summit Beerfest on November 4 at Springside Athletic Club. Returning for its second year, the event brings together local breweries to showcase their beers and gives attendees a chance to vote for their favorite brew. The...
United Way Housing Assistance: Find Your Way Home
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...
Wells Fargo awards $20,000 grant to United Way of Summit & Medina
United Way of Summit & Medina announced today that it would receive a $20,000 grant from Wells Fargo. Among other direct services, the grant will support free financial coaching, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and others offered through the Akron Financial...
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Taste of Medina County set for September 7
Tickets are on sale for United Way of Summit & Medina’s Taste of Medina County, which will take place on September 7 at the Blair Center at Westfield, 9079 Leroy Rd., Seville OH 44273. The annual event, which is entering its 32nd year, brings together local...
United Way’s Financial Empowerment and Coaching Programs
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...
United Way of Summit & Medina dedicates green space and additional funding to Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza
The organization has set aside an additional $400,000 for completion. The future site honoring abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth will now permanently include a dedicated green space. Following a July 24 vote from Akron City Council authorizing a...
Getting Ready For Back to School With United Way
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...
Benefits of Early Literacy: Why Read to Your Baby?
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...
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