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February 13, 2017

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, Public Relations Specialist, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

United Way of Greater Stark County will host an Open House at its Financial Prosperity Center on Friday, March 17th from 1-3pm. The center, which is housed at OhioMeansJobs Stark County, was developed to help local residents become financially stable. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client, and focus on three primary areas: employment counseling and placement, financial education and coaching, and public benefits access.

The public is invited to attend the event which will have a St. Patrick's Day "Pot of Gold" theme. Information will be available about the many services offered free of charge, such as: assistance with benefit applications (SNAP, TANF, FAFSA, Medicare and Medicaid, voter registration), VITA free income tax preparation, financial counseling and coaching, financial education classes and workshops, workforce and employment services (new employment coaching, career readiness classes, job search assistance, clothing vouchers, employment training). Along with a tour, staff will be available to answer questions. There will be giveaways, and guests may enter a raffle for a prize basket.

United Way of Greater Stark County's Financial Prosperity Center at OhioMeansJobs Stark County aligns with United Way's Income BOLD GOALS. United Way of Greater Stark County envisions a community where a cycle for financial success exists, allowing individuals and families to access to build long-term, economic independence. The Financial Prosperity Center is one of many financial stability initiatives programs and services developed to provide local residents with pathways out of poverty that are realistic and sustainable.

This innovative center is a wonderful example of United Way's mission to provide everyone in the community with the building blocks they need for achieving financial independence. UWGSC volunteer Chuck Ducey attests, "United Way's MyBudgetCoach Program, combined with the new Financial Prosperity Center, are powerful tools that will positively impact the financial health of our community and the individuals that participate."

"The Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board is excited to partner with the United Way of Greater Stark County to provide an array of financial literacy services to customers within the OhioMeansJobs Center," says STWDB Executive Director Jennifer Meek Eells. "The Financial Prosperity Center will complement job seeker services available at OhioMeansJobs Stark County Center. The financial and employment programs offered through the Prosperity Center will provide job seekers as well as employment individuals tools to enhance their families' financial well being. Delivering more services through a "one-stop" location is an added benefit for our customers most in need."

United Way of Greater Stark County's Financial Prosperity Center is open now, and staff are meeting with their clients to help them address their financial issues. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. More information is available at http://www.uwstark.org/financial-prosperity-center or 330-491-2620. This project was made possible through funding from: The Sterling Foundation, Westfield Bank, Huntington Bank, PNC Bank, The Deuble Foundation, Internal Revenue Service and the Ohio Association of Food Banks.

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February 2, 2017

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

OhioMeansJobs Stark County is holding a variety of workshops for Alliance Castings employees who are out of work due to the recent plant closing. These workshops will assist individuals with their job search, fulfill their requirements to receive Unemployment Compensation and provide options for training. Workshops are being held at the Rodman Public Library at 215 East Broadway Street in Alliance through February 17th.

The complete schedule can be found at http://www.omjwork.com/images/recruitments/workshops, or on our Facebook page at OhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.

For further information call 330-433-9675.

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January 11, 2017

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, Public Relations Specialist, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

United Way of Greater Stark County announced plans in January to open its Financial Prosperity Center at the Stark County OhioMeansJobs Center at 822-30th Street NW in Canton. The Financial Prosperity Center was developed to help Stark County residents become financially stable. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client, and focus on three primary areas: employment counseling and placement, financial education and coaching, and public benefits access.

Services at the center will be offered free of charge and include: assistance with benefit applications (SNAP, TANF, FAFSA, Medicare and Medicaid, voter registration), VITA free income tax preparation, financial counseling and coaching, financial education classes and workshops, workforce and employment services (new employment coaching, career readiness classes, job search assistance, clothing vouchers, employment training). The project was made possible through funding from the Sterling Foundation.

"The colloboration with OhioMeansJobs is an excellent example of how United Way brings together organizations with common missions and goals, to improve the quality of life for people who are struggling," says Robin Seemann, UWGSC Income Impact Council Director. "OhioMeansJobs already facilitates job training and career services to create and grow employment opportunities. The Financial Prosperity Center will enhance these services while providing additional tools, resources and support to help people achieve and maintain financial stability."

"The Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board is excited to partner with the United Way of Greater Stark County to provide an array of financial services to customers within the OhioMeansJobs Center," says STWDB Executive Director Jennifer Meek Eells. "The Financial Prosperity Center will complement job seeker services available at the Stark County OhioMeansJobs Center. The financial and employment programs offered through the Prosperity Center will provide job seekers as well as employed individuals tools to enhance their families' financial well-being. Delivering more services through a "one-stop" location is an added benefit for our customers most in need."

The Financial Prosperity Center aligns with United Way's Income BOLD GOALS. United Way of Greater Stark County envisions a community where a cycle for financial success exists, allowing individuals and families access to build long-term, economic independence. The Financial Prosperity Center is one of the many financial stability initiatives programs and services developed to provide Stark County residents with pathways out of poverty that are realistic and sustainable. This innovative center is a wonderful example of United Way's mission to provide everyone in the community with the building blocks they need for achieving financial independence.

More information is available at http://www.uwstark.org/financial-prosperity-center or 330-491-2620.

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November 7, 2016

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

The Workforce Initiative Association (WIA) will be holding scholarship information sessions for persons interested in training that begins as early as January 2017, but will end June 30, 2017.

Sessions are scheduled for November 9th and 16th at the Stark County office at 822-30th Street NW in Canton, and November 10th and 17th at the Tuscarawas County office located at 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia. All sessions will run from 2:00-4:00pm. Pre-registration is not required in Stark County, but Tuscarawas County residents should contact Sarah Hale at 330-491-2638 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for one of the sessions scheduled at the New Philadlephia office.

Interested individuals must be a resident of Stark or Tuscarawas counties, be considered a dislocated worker, displaced homemaker or meet WIA income guidelines to qualify. Applicants must have decided on the specific type of training they are seeking. College students seeking a degree must be able to graduate by the end of the school year. Scholarships are not available for those just starting a degree program.

Applicants will be given information about the scholarship program and the application process. Those individuals who wish to be considered will be given an eligibility application to complete at the session, and must know their family income for the previous six months. Funding is limited.

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