This month – the biggest gift-giving month in the world – let’s all participate in Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It’s important to keep safety in mind as we shop for all the little ones in our lives. In addition to safe gift shopping, you can post this blog on social media using #SafeToysAndGiftsMonth to…
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion…
Take A Stand is a call to action meant to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence during October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and throughout the year. By taking a stand we intend to remind the nation that there are still countless people impacted by domestic violence – from victims and survivors, to their…
During National Literacy Month, take the time to encourage all of the people in your life, young and old, to go to the library, pick up a good book or challenge themselves to become literate. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading proficiency by third grade is one of the most important predictors of…
National Immunization Awareness Month During August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), the National Public Health Information Coalition promotes the importance of immunizations with their communications toolkit and encourage people to use the valuable resources in this toolkit throughout the year. The Importance of Getting Vaccinated Protecting the health of children and others by…
On June 15, 2018, United Way held it’s Annual Day of Caring event at our new building, B-FIRST, in Canton. There were about 20 volunteers from Marathon Petroleum Corporation – Ohio Refining Division. They “spruced” up the outside of our building with some landscaping. They did an amazing job and we are so thankful…
In northeast Ohio, summer weather is finally here and we’re all enjoying the outdoors – During the month of July, one of the hottest and sunniest months, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology work together to promote UV Safety Month. Why? This July, and throughout the year, it’s important…
Our country came together to commemorate our fallen soldiers for Memorial Day to show our appreciation for the sacrifice that our men and women in our armed services made to protect our freedoms. Now for the month of June, National PTSD Awareness Month, our hearts are with the survivors of war who have to suffer…
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization. Its purpose is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness. One of the goals of Mental Health Awareness Month…
Established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) encourages communities to reach out to the public with information about alcohol, alcoholism and recovery. Join us for Alcohol-Free Weekend, which takes place during the first weekend of April (March 30-April 1, 2018). An…
