Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Akron-Canton Airport and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Gift Books to Traveling Children
Families traveling through the Akron-Canton Airport have a new opportunity to turn travel time into story time, thanks to a partnership between the Akron-Canton Airport and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Stark County, managed by Stark Library.
Creating a Community of Lifesavers
The American Heart Association recently extended its Nation of Lifesavers programming throughout Stark County by connecting partnering organizations with CPR kits to educate on the importance of life-saving CPR for infants, children and adults.
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Invests in Local Health and Wellness Initiatives
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM), a supporting foundation of Stark Community Foundation, recently awarded over $100,000 in grants to local organizations dedicated to improving health and wellness for area residents.
Career Connected Learning program provides Stark students look at local businesses
More than ever, Stark County students are actively engaging with professionals from various sectors this school year through exciting speaker sessions, tours of local colleges and companies, shadowing experiences and mini-internships.
If this, then that: Your charitable planning cheat sheet
At Stark Community Foundation, we’ve recently been asked by attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors for “cheat sheet” resources to make it easy to determine which type of charitable planning tool is best for a particular client.
A Symphony for Everyone
Although the Canton Symphony Orchestra is now in its 87th season, many community members are still discovering that a high-caliber ensemble, featuring top musicians from across the country, exists right here at home.
A Mother's Mission
In June 1999, Jill (Brooks) Potts experienced unimaginable heartbreak— her son, Joshua, a bright-eyed 10-year-old with a kind heart and strong will, passed away after complications from brain surgery to remove a rare on-cancerous Hypothalamic Hamartoma
A Life of Healing and Athletics
When Dr. James Violet’s memory began to fade, his wife, Darlene, knew that she wouldn’t let his deep love for sports and unwavering dedication to healing fade, too, when he passed. Instead, these passions would shape his lasting legacy in the community.
One Family’s Commitment to Community
From a young age, Michael Buser learned the importance of giving back, a value deeply instilled by his father. This commitment to community service has since grown into a family tradition that spans generations.
New Funds Added to Our Family Tree - Winter 2024
17 charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from April 1 through September 30, 2024.
Military and First Responders Center serves as place of healing for veterans
At the Military and First Responders Center, veterans, active military, first responders and their families can connect through equine-assisted activities, heal with individualized counseling and exercise programs at no cost.
Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients
Over the years, you’ve no doubt experienced a wide range of what clients perceive as “wealthy.” You’ve likely also observed that clients have different assumptions about what it takes to be a “philanthropist"...