Editorial: United Way steps in, helps ALICE

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By The Canton Repository Editorial Board Posted Sep 9, 2018 at 6:31 AM In his State of the Union address in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “War on Poverty.” The resulting legislation and numerous programs, and their success or lack thereof, have served as a basis of debate for Democrats and Republicans in […]

2-1-1 and Housing Services become United Way of Summit County programs following merger with Info Line

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AKRON, Ohio – July 10, 2018 – United Way of Summit County has begun offering 2-1-1 and Housing Services following its merger with Info Line, Inc., effective July 1. The newly integrated staffs of United Way and Info Line will occupy United Way’s new facility at 37 N. High St. in downtown Akron later this […]

United Way of Summit County kicks off centennial celebrations at annual meeting

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  United Way kicks off centennial celebrations at annual meeting   AKRON, Ohio – April 18, 2018 – United Way of Summit County kicked off celebrations of its 100th anniversary today at the organization’s annual meeting at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Since its founding in 1918 as the Akron War Chest, […]