A supporting foundation of the Stark Community Foundation, the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon has awarded more than $3 million to organizations focused on health and wellness program initiatives in the Ohio counties of (western) Stark, (northern) Tuscarawas, and (eastern) Wayne.
The foundation aims to enable health status improvement, wellness activities, and community well-being by investing in nonprofit organizations that provide services in these communities. Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs and activities that promote physical, emotional and mental health. Proposals must directly impact residents living in western Stark County (Beach City, Bethlehem Township, Brewster, Canal Fulton, East Greenville, Jackson Township, Lawrence Township, Massillon, Navarre, North Lawrence, Perry Township, Richville, Sugarcreek Township, Tuscarawas Township, Wilmot), northern Tuscarawas County (Bolivar, Strasburg) and/or eastern Wayne County (Dalton, Orrville, Wooster).
To be eligible, applicants must be a tax-exempt private agency, 501(c)(3) organization (that is recognized as a public charity), or government entity…