Event Sponsorships
Sponsors Help Create
Lasting Impact
Thanks to the many sponsors who helped us bring together thousands of people from across our community in 2024, United Way of Summit & Medina events raised more than $100,000 in support of our work in Summit and Medina counties. We are grateful to the many individuals and organizations that answer call to Volunteer, Advocate, Give and Lead.
By becoming an event sponsor in 2025, you can help create a stronger, more resilient community where every individual has access to the resources and support needed to thrive.
Choose an Event to Sponsor Today
Each of our signature events represents a unique opportunity for your organization to make a meaningful impact while gaining exceptional exposure. From our annual Report to the Community to our Bold Glow golf outing, our events unite passionate individuals, respected business leaders, and influential community
members across Summit and Medina counties.
By sponsoring a United Way event, you’re elevating your company’s visibility and extending your reach among key decision-makers, stakeholders, and future customers.
Browse our events below and follow the links to learn about sponsorship tiers and opportunities for Individual events. If you want to sponsor multiple events, download and fill out our sponsorship guide. Send a completed form or questions about sponsorships to Darion Karam at [email protected].
Download our 2025 Sponsorship Guide!
Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities
Center for Immersive Leadership Breakfast
April 8, 2025
It’s breakfast with a purpose. Formerly Heart to Heart Leadership’s annual breakfast, this event will give you a first look at our newest initiative, the Center for Immersive Leadership. Enjoy an energizing morning of coffee, conversation, and powerful stories of leadership that drives real change in our community. Learn what’s coming next as we work to develop transformational leaders in our community.
Estimated Attendance: 500
Taste of Medina County
May 8, 2025
At Taste of Medina, you’re the judge. We bring together local restaurants for a flavor-packed showdown. Cast your vote for the best and enjoy an evening of food, drinks and live music. Dig in and support United Way’s work in Medina County – promoting financial empowerment and connecting residents to basic needs.
Estimated Attendance: 400
Bold Glow Golf
May 30, 2025
Time to get glowing! Bold Glow is a party from sundown to the wee hours of the night, with some of our community’s brightest minds and shining leaders in attendance. Meet our special guest, Akron native pro golfer Harold Varner III. Enjoy food, drinks, a one-of-a-kind golf experience and more. Bold Glow supports United Way’s Bold Goal 2 – to boost high school graduation rates, college and career readiness and youth opportunity in our community.
Estimated Attendance: 400
Report to the Community
August 6, 2025
Come see how your support is helping transform our community to make it easier for people to get help and build fulfilling, healthy lives. Join us to hear stories from people touched by our work, learn about our impact and share in our vision for the future. Together, we’re making real change happen.
Estimated Attendance: 1,000
Annual Fundraiser
Be one of the first – join us for our inaugural Annual Fundraiser! Enjoy special experiences, get a taste of some of the best local food and drink, and celebrate with our community’s most influential leaders and visionaries. And best of all – it’s all in support of a good cause! Help us grow our Family Resource Centers, which bring supportive services into schools, connecting local residents with the resources they need.
Estimated Attendance: 400
Questions? Want to Sponsor More Than One Event?
Contact us, and we will walk you through our current sponsorship opportunities and help you choose the events that work best for you or your organization.
Or if you prefer, fill out our 2025 Sponsorship Guide and email it to Darion Karam at [email protected].
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