See the latest updates on the impact that United Way of Summit & Medina has on our community.
Free program answered more than 75,000 calls, texts and emails for help last year. AKRON, Ohio – Feb. 10, 2025 – February 11 marks National 211 Day, and United Way of Summit & Medina is celebrating the impact of this vital resource. A program of United Way of...
United way of Summit and Medina County offers services that meet the needs of our residents. Through community needs assessments and spending time in the community, we are confident that our services help them move towards health and stability. Join our team below as...
United Way of Summit & Medina is recruiting participants for its 2025 volunteer opportunities. Designed to accommodate individuals, families and groups – including workplace teams – these events allow volunteers to make a direct positive impact on their community....
United Way of Summit & Medina has announced Annie McFadden, current Chief of Staff, Impact and Communications, will serve as the interim President & CEO of the organization effective immediately. McFadden will be replacing Jim Mullen who is departing the...
United Way of Summit & Medina has announced that after nearly a decade with the organization, Jim Mullen has stepped down to fill the position of President & CEO with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland. Mullen joined the organization in April 2015...
One of the greatest investments we can make for the future of Summit and Medina counties is in cultivating passionate and purpose-driven leaders. Through the support of United Way of Summit & Medina, community members have the opportunity to develop their...
United Way of Summit & Medina is calling on members of the community to support its work in Summit and Medina counties by donating to its end of year giving campaign. “This time of year, when residents face increased needs, like new winter clothes and higher...
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...
The Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza is open from dusk to dawn, and is privately owned and operated by United Way of Summit & Medina. Access to the Plaza and adjoining indoor space: The outdoor plaza is open to the public. Community members, students and visitors are...
United Way of Summit & Medina is collecting classroom materials for its Stuff the Bus school supplies drive. Requested supplies include pencils, crayons, scissors, erasers, folders, glue sticks, rulers, notebooks, calculators, and more. An estimated 39 percent of...
United Way of Summit & Medina is changing the way our community tackles complex challenges. We seek out the root cause of each barrier and cultivate connections that make an overwhelming system easier to navigate. As we discover why people are struggling, we can...
United Way of Summit & Medina today announced that it had merged with Heart to Heart Leadership, effective on June 1, 2024. As previously announced, the merger has resulted in the creation of the Center for Immersive Leadership, an initiative of United Way. The...
United Way’s annual Bold Glow Golf event, taking place tonight at the City of Akron’s J. E. Good Park Golf Course, will raise an estimated $70,000 to support the organization’s education and youth success efforts. Now in its fifth year, the event treats attendees to a...
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