Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
In 2006, a group of 12 women came together with one main goal – to make a difference in the lives of women and children. From 12 they have grown to 182 donors with assets over $300,000 with over $60,000 in grants distributed back to the community since its inception.
Five local nonprofits recently received grants totaling $10,929 through the Women’s Fund, an endowment fund of Stark Community Foundation.
2015 Women’s Fund Grant Recipients:
Mercy Medical Center
$2,830 to support “Well Women 2015.” This program is designed to empower women to achieve a healthier, safer and longer life and is offered in collaboration with the Canton City School district.
JRC Learning Center
$2,300 to support fitness instruction to 30 staff members. The goal is to provide children with a healthy learning environment while teaching healthy living concepts.
Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County
$2,999 for the purchase of DVD’s that will be used to educate clients about their pregnancy from the first trimester to a few months after birth.
YWCA of Canton
$1,400 to support a program at its emergency shelter in which retired educators lead classes open to residents and community members in cooking, yoga, personal growth forums, crafting and gardening.
Hartville Migrant Council
$1,400 to purchase sporting equipment to support a weekly program that will teach children sport fundamentals, teamwork and promote wellness and exercise.
The Women’s Fund was established in 2006 as a permanent endowment to benefit future generations and increase vital funding for programs which advance the economic, educational, physical, emotional, social, artistic, and personal growth of women and children. It also educates and inspires women to become leaders in philanthropy. Contributions in any amount are welcome and can be made online at www.starkcf.org or mailed to Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Ave. N., Suite 200, Canton, Ohio 44702.
Stark Community Foundation
Stark Community Foundation is the community’s trusted partner in giving to over 600 individuals, families, businesses, and communities that have created funds to impact the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. Serving the community for more than 50 years, Stark Community Foundation ranks in the top ten percent of community foundations in the United States and has granted $128 million to nonprofit organizations. Visit www.starkcf.org to learn more.