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What we do

United Way of Greater Stark County supports children ages 0 to 8 and their parents with resources, programs and opportunities to help lessen the burdens of poverty.

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Who we are

For more than 100 years, United Way has made a difference in people’s lives with the help of community members and partners who give generously.

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Lessening the burdens of poverty for children and families will strengthen the future of our community. Find out how you can give back and make a difference.

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The need

With your help, we can achieve our vision of a brighter, stronger community in Stark and Carroll counties.

27%*

For the 2021-22 school year, 47% of Ohio kids were ready for kindergarten (language and literacy). However, the range for some local school districts in Stark County began at 27%.

33%*

Only 33% of students in the Stark County district passed the third-grade reading proficiency test. The average across the state was 67% for the 2021-22 school year.

$3.15^

According to Health Policy Institute of Ohio, “early childhood education programs have been found to prevent and mitigate ACEs … with an estimated cost-benefit ratio of $3.15.”

* Ohio School Report Cards 2021-22
^ “Strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
in Ohio: Ensuring a strong start for children and strengthening
economic supports for families,” Health Institute of
Ohio, 2021.

27%*

For the 2021-22 school year, 47% of Ohio kids were ready for kindergarten (language and literacy). However, the range for some local school districts in Stark County began at 27%.

33%*

Only 33% of students in the Stark County district passed the third-grade reading proficiency test. The average across the state was 67% for the 2021-22 school year.

$3.15^

According to Health Policy Institute of Ohio, “early childhood education programs have been found to prevent and mitigate ACEs … with an estimated cost-benefit ratio of $3.15.”

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