An innovative approach to addressing Black infant mortality, initiated through a partnership between United Way of Summit & Medina and the University of Akron is on track to launch as a pilot course in Summer of 2024. Students and current health professionals will...
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How United Way of Summit & Medina Impacts The Community
At United Way of Summit & Medina, we do things differently. Our local, relationship-driven team works in, with, and for the community. We have Bold Goals for our community’s future and offer an ecosystem of direct services to get there. Donations to United Way of...
United Way of Summit & Medina opens new Family Resource Center at Hyre CLC
United Way of Summit & Medina today opened its latest Family Resource Center (FRC) at Hyre Community Learning Center (CLC), in strong partnership with Akron Public Schools. Located within the school at 2385 Wedgewood Dr, Akron, the new FRC will provide a safe,...
5 Things To Know Before Calling 211
United Way’s 211 Phone Line Connects Summit & Medina Counties To Local Services When a community member is in need but doesn’t know where to turn, they can call United Way of Summit & Medina 211 call center for help. Our team will connect them to the local...
United Way of Summit & Medina celebrates 211 Day
Regional 211 Helpline serves 8 counties, helps those in need and provides rich data On Sunday, February 11, United Way of Summit & Medina will celebrate National 211 day. The day recognizes the impact of 211 services, which offer people in need a place to turn to...
United Way of Summit & Medina now offering free tax preparation appointments for 2024 tax season
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has begun providing free tax preparation services for the 2024 tax season. Households in Summit and Medina counties earning up to $64,000 per year are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 or visit...
Donate to United Way to Help Make the Season Merry and Bright
The United Way of Summit & Medina is accepting donations to support their seasonal services this winter. There is always a need for the generosity of our donors, but there is a distinct need for charitable giving this time of the year. The United Way of Summit...
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation gives $30,0000 grant to United Way of Summit & Medina to sponsor Stuff the Bus and establish resource closet for Hyre Family Resource Center
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...
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...
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