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A new partnership between Stark State College and the Greater Stark County Urban League focuses on college and career success. An open house Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center will provide information about financial aid and learning support services designed to foster student success.

From March 7 – May 7, Stark State will offer a one-credit computer class and a three-credit class focusing on college success skills at the Southeast Community Center, 1400 Sherrick Road SE, Canton.

For more information, call Stark State at 330-494-6170 or the Greater Stark County Urban League at 330-456-3479

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Vince Watts, Interim President and CEO, and 100 in 100 committee chair Nadine McIlwain-Maseey, announced at the January 18 MLK Community Celebration the Greater Stark County Urban League had exceeded is goal of raising $100,000 in 100 days. The campaign offically ended on January 18, and has entered into its pledge collection phase. Donations and pledge payments are still be accepted. Final reporting on the 100 in 100 campaign is expected in early February. More pictures of the MLK event are on our Facebook page.

Vince Watts accepts a $5,383 donation from the African American Development Corp

Nadine McIlwain-Massey, chair of the 100 in 100 Campaign, at the MLK Community Celebration

Urban League hits campaign goal

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Why MLK would be proud today

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The 100 in 100 Campaign is nearing its end. The campaign is officially scheduled to close on Jan 18 with campaign wrap up and final pledge collection as tasks following the campaign close. It is not too late to donate. Donate safely and securely online or mail your payment payable to Greater Stark County Urban League to:

Greater Stark County Urban League
1400 Sherrick Road
Canton, OH 44707

If you have pledged but not yet submitted your payment, we urge you to do so now. Thanks to everyone whose contribution will make the 100 in 100 Campaign a success.

Community chats to focus on black, women’s history

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Canton prepared Grant for life in the 1950s South

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Urban League nears $100,000 fund-raising goal

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