Medina Stuff The Bus

We're getting students ready to start the school year strong! United Way of Summit & Medina's Stuff the Bus is providing much-needed school supplies to local students in Medina County. With the support of local donors and volunteers, you can be involved and help us help the students this year. COLLECTION DRIVE: June through July. […]

Day of Action

Join volunteers across Summit and Medina counties to help local nonprofits with special projects. Questions? Contact Darion at 234.900.4928 or [email protected]

Akron Stuff The Bus “Recharge”

Picture the first day of school: The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, immaculate erasers, the crisp edges of a fresh notebook. But as the school year goes on, pencils break, erasers and notebooks get used up, and children find themselves short on vital learning supplies. Our Stuff the Bus "Recharge" school supplies drive will help […]

Bridges Workshop

United Way of Summit & Medina 37 N. High St., Akron

Through this workshop, learn how economic realities of poverty, middle class, and wealth impact individuals, communities, systems, and structures. In order to positively impact the education and lives of individuals in poverty, we must explore the way we think and behave. Bridges Summit County Workshops offers a structure to help us assess the mindsets and […]

Knight Breakfast

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn 3180 W. Market St., Akron

We're kicking off our upcoming campaign season! Join us for breakfast and connect with local leaders, while we highlight exciting news around our work in our community. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Table Sponsor - $500•  Table for 8•  Sponsor signage at table•  Recognition in program Individual tickets will be available at a later date. Our keynote speaker […]

Taste of Medina County

The Blair Center at Westfield 9079 Leroy Rd., Seville

United Way of Summit & Medina is bringing together local Medina County restaurants to show off their culinary skills and treat guests to some of the finest food our community has to offer. The evening is sure to be full of excitement, and one restaurant will be voted Best in Show. Join us for a […]

Bridges Workshop

United Way of Summit & Medina 37 N. High St., Akron

Through this workshop, learn how economic realities of poverty, middle class, and wealth impact individuals, communities, systems, and structures. In order to positively impact the education and lives of individuals in poverty, we must explore the way we think and behave. Bridges Summit County Workshops offers a structure to help us assess the mindsets and […]

Read To Me Day

*Date is subject to change* Reading to children helps stimulate their imaginations, contributes to language development, and helps to encourage early literacy. So why not share your love of reading? This fall, United Way’s Read to Me Day is expanding to all Akron Public Schools elementary classrooms. Volunteers will visit schools throughout Akron and read […]

Summit Beerfest

Springside Athletic Club 215 Springside Drive, Akron, OH

Get ready for our second annual Summit Beerfest! We'll be back at Springside Athletic Club again this year, with a full array of beers to taste from local breweries. The night will be full of food, live music by Cleveland's Breakfast Club, games and live voting for your favorite brewery. The brewery with the highest […]

Bridges Workshop

United Way of Summit & Medina 37 N. High St., Akron

Through this workshop, learn how economic realities of poverty, middle class, and wealth impact individuals, communities, systems, and structures. In order to positively impact the education and lives of individuals in poverty, we must explore the way we think and behave. Bridges Summit County Workshops offers a structure to help us assess the mindsets and […]