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...
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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...
Harold Varner III, Winner of LIV Golf DC Tournament to be Special Guest at United Way’s Bold Glow Event
Five days after winning his first professional golf tournament on American soil, Akron native Harold Varner III will be the special guest at United Way of Summit & Medina’s Bold Glow on June 2. The annual event, which combines a nighttime glow golf outing and a...
United Way of Summit & Medina holds annual Report to the Community, hosts local leaders for candid discussion
United Way of Summit & Medina today hosted its annual Report to the Community event at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron. Bringing together a crowd of approximately 1,000, the event served as an opportunity to engage leaders across Summit and Medina...
How Donating to United Way Helps Provide Local Support
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...
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance helps residents claim $2.4 million in refunds
During the 2023 tax season, United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program completed 1,792 tax returns, helping residents claim $2,380,639 in state and federal tax refunds. In addition, this year, the program helped residents save...
Statement Following Grand Jury Decision
We receive the news of the grand jury’s decision to issue no indictments with heavy hearts, as no outcome or decision creates peace, true equity, or brings back the life of Jayland Walker. Our hearts are with the Walker family, who are being forced to navigate a very...
The Importance of Career Readiness & Preparation
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...
Citizens supports United Way of Summit & Medina Providing Free Tax Prep Program for Akron Residents
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Reaches Low to Moderate Income Households With the 2022 tax filing season coming to a close on April 18, United Way of Summit & Medina, in partnership with Citizens, which generously supports the program with a...
United Way of Summit & Medina postpones Report to the Community event to May 22
United Way of Summit & Medina will postpone its Report to the Community event, previously scheduled for April 26. The event will now take place on May 22 at the John S. Knight Center in Downtown Akron. United Way staff has begun contacting event sponsors and...
United Way of Summit & Medina partners with Harold Varner III to launch Youth United program
United Way of Summit & Medina today announced the launch of Youth United, a new out-of-school-time program for Akron Public Schools students. Created in partnership with Akron native professional golfer Harold Varner III’s HV3 Foundation, the program will connect...
How United Way is Lowering Summit County’s Black Infant Mortality Rate
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...
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