Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County

09/02/2026

📣 Educational cash grants available!!

Are you a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents?

Are you attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program?

Do you have financial need?

If so, you are eligible to apply for our Live Your Dream Award! The deadline to apply is November 15th, with awards being presented in early March. Cash grants will be awarded to the top 4 scoring applicants.

Start your application today at http://bit.ly/LYDA-apply

08/26/2026

🎉 QUARTER AUCTION! 🎉
Sunday, October 4th at 1:30 PM
North Canton Eagles
All tickets include a lunch buffet of pizza, salad, snacks and dessert. Cash bar available.

We have some FANTASTIC donations coming in that you won’t want to miss!

🌟 Handbags including a COACH crossbody
🌟 Family Fun: Tickets to Baylor Beach Park, Great Lakes Science Center, Fun n Stuff and the National First Ladies’ Library and Museum
🌟 Local favorites: Putt Street Social, Pro Football HOF, Ohio Coffee Roasters, Hartville Hardware and Petitti Garden Center.
🌟Memberships to Akron Area YMCA and the Cleveland Museum of Art
🌟Kids items, holiday decor, travel items and SO much more!

Every ticket purchase helps support programs and opportunities that empower women and girls in our community.

Bring your quarters, bring your friends, and get ready to bid on these amazing items!

www.tinyurl.com/Quarter26

08/17/2026

🎉 QUARTER AUCTION! 🎉

Tickets are now on sale for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Join us on Sunday, October 4th, for a Quarter Auction at the North Canton Eagles.

Every quarter helps support programs and opportunities that empower women and girls in our community.

Tickets include one paddle plus a buffet lunch. Cash bar will be available.

Bring your quarters, bring your friends, and get ready to bid on some amazing items!

Can’t make it in person? You can still support our fundraiser by making a monetary donation, or purchasing a “Premium Paddle”, which still gives you the opportunity to win amazing items!

www.tinyurl.com/Quarter26

08/17/2026

Dine to Donate at Chipotle this Wednesday!

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 19, from 4:00–8:00 PM and enjoy dinner while supporting MentorStark!

📍 Chipotle
3232 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709

25% of event sales will be donated to MentorStark when you follow one of these easy steps:

✅ Show the cashier this digital flyer before you pay.
✅ Bring and show a printed copy of the flyer before you pay.
✅ Order online for pickup only using promo code 4E6VFPW on the Chipotle app or website.

Important: Online orders must be placed for pickup only during the fundraiser (4–8 PM) at this Canton location. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify.

Every burrito, bowl, taco, or salad helps MentorStark continue connecting young people with career exploration and opportunities to build brighter futures.

Thank you for supporting our mission—we hope to see you there!

08/05/2026

We are now accepting applications for our Live Your Dream Award! This is a cash grant for women who are heads of household and currently enrolled or have been accepted into a vocational, skills training, or undergraduate program.

Applications will be accepted through November 15, with awards presented in March 2027.

http://bit.ly/LYDA-apply

08/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating our own Judi Prats Christy on this wonderful recognition! Judi is a shining light in our club and is always thinking about how best to serve the needs of our community.

“Leadership Akron NEXT is a two-month program designed for community-driven individuals who are approaching, experiencing or mastering retirement. NEXT offers the opportunity for experienced leaders to define their next chapter of community involvement and impact, while engaging with other like-minded individuals.”

Meet the first four members of NEXT Class 15.

These leaders bring decades of experience and a fresh curiosity for what's possible in Greater Akron. We're honored to welcome them:

• Lou Albertson
• Cynthia Bell
• Mary Bell Nolan
• Judith Christy

Greater Akron is stronger when leaders like these stay in the game.

🤝 Meet the class here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/nextclass15

🔗 Read the full press release: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr7-30-26

08/04/2026

Girls on the Run East Central Ohio is looking for coaches for their fall season! Please reach out to them if you are interested and able to help out!

08/02/2026

Our friends at Domestic Violence Project, Inc. are in need of NEW back to school clothing for their residents. Please share or donate if you are able to help!

💜📚 BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES DRIVE 📚💜

A new school year is just around the corner, and we want every child staying in our shelter to walk into school feeling confident, comfortable, and cared for. 💜

Right now, we're in need of **new clothing** for children in **sizes 4T through Young Adult**.

💜 Ways to help:
🛍️ Shop our Amazon Wishlist and have your donation sent directly to our door:
https://a.co/09vFvlI9

📍 Or drop off *new* clothing Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at:
7200 19th St. NE
Canton, OH 44714
Door #1

Every new outfit, pair of socks, hoodie, and pair of jeans helps a child start the school year with dignity and confidence. ✨

💜 If purchasing isn't possible right now, you can still make a huge impact by sharing this post. Every share helps us reach someone who may be able to give.

Together, we can help our kiddos head back to school feeling ready for all that's ahead. 💜🍎