In preparation for the organization’s 90th Anniversary to be celebrated throughout 2008, United Way of Summit County is seeking photos, videos, films, news clippings or promotional materials about the organization dating back to its establishment in 1918. Any items would be returned after being scanned or copied.
The organization has had many names over the years. From its inception we were known as Better Akron Foundation. In 1938, the name changed to Akron Community Chest, and during the years of World War II, Akron Community and War Chest. The name from 1946 to 1956 was United Community Chest, and from 1956 until 1975, The United Foundation of Summit County. In 1975, a merger with United Community Council and a name change formed United Way of Summit County.
According to United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski, “As we prepare to produce an historical video for our Annual Meeting in April and our 90th Anniversary Annual Report, we realize that there may be items about our history that we don’t have. Some people might have saved their ‘Red Feathers’ or other buttons they’ve received over the years. Or perhaps a family member was featured in a campaign film and they’ve saved that over the years. We’d appreciate any participation and will of course take the utmost care with any loaned memorabilia.”
Any questions about historical materials can be directed to Michael Gaffney at 330-643-5532 or via email at mgaffney@uwsummit.org.
United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call 330-762-7601, visit our website at www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.
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