See the latest updates on the impact that United Way of Summit & Medina has on our community.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
As if Northeast Ohio’s weather in February and March isn’t bad enough, it’s also when you’re thinking about getting your taxes figured out! We know, we know – tax season isn’t fun for anyone. And while you do have until mid-April to file your taxes, we don’t suggest...
By Kyle Kutuchief, Akron Program Director, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Last fall, I attended an Infrastructure Innovation conference where former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross were guest speakers. Earlier in her...
United Way of Summit & Medina today announced the release of its new listing of engagement events for 2023. Available online at uwsummitmedina.org/volunteer, it lists more than a dozen volunteer and fundraising events taking place throughout Summit and Medina...
When you find yourself in a crisis, the last thing you want to do is dig through a mountain of resources to get the help you need. United Way of Summit & Medina’s 211 Helpline helps people throughout our community connect with local resources when they don’t know...
In 2022, United Way of Summit & Medina’s 211 program answered 72,893 calls for help from local residents. Free and confidential, 211 has information on more than 11,000 services for Summit and Medina County residents. These services include supplemental food and...
United Way of Summit & Medina is now providing financial empowerment services to Medina County residents. Located in the organization’s Medina office at 23 Public Square, Suite L-1, the Medina Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a satellite office of the Akron...
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