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Greater Stark County Urban League, Inc.

The Greater Stark County Urban League empowers communities through education, economic development, and social justice initiatives, striving to eliminate racial disparities and promote equality for African Americans in Stark County.

Vendor Opportunity: African American Art &amp; FestivalJoin us in celebrating the vibrant heritage, creativity, and contributions of the African American community at the 6th Annual African American Art Festival! This dynamic event brings together artists, entrepreneurs, food vendors, performers, and community members for a day of cultural expression, connection, and celebration.We&rsquo;re currently seeking vendors who offer art, handcrafted goods, clothing, books, cultural merchandise, food, and community resources. Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and connect with a diverse audience in a festive, inclusive atmosphere!

African American Arts Festival Vendors

On behalf of the Greater Stark County Urban League and twelve other African American-led organizations, we are honored to invite you to sponsor the 6th Annual African American Arts Festival, taking place on Friday, July 10, 2026, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Downtown Canton, Ohio.This premier two-day community event is a celebration of African American heritage, creativity, and economic empowerment, attracting thousands of attendees from Stark County and beyond.Bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, performers, and local leaders, Friday will feature unity conversations among community leaders, educational sessions, conference trainings, CEU opportunities, and networking experiences. Saturday, the festival showcases live entertainment, cultural expression, small businesses, and vital community resources. Designed to uplift, connect, and inspire, the festival highlights the rich contributions of African Americans to our region and beyond.As a valued sponsor, your support will help us continue fostering unity, cultural appreciation, and business growth throughout our community. We look forward to partnering with you to make this year&rsquo;s festival our most impactful yet.

6th Annual African American Art Festival Sponsor

You&rsquo;re invited to our Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Conference&mdash;a day dedicated to empowering our community through knowledge, resources, and meaningful conversations. Connect with local leaders, gain valuable insights, and be part of the movement to build stronger, healthier communities.

Social Determinant of Health Conference

For just $25, you could win a 90-Second Shopping Spree at Buehler&rsquo;s! The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Buehler&rsquo;s Tap Wall. The Shopping Spree takes place Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Buehler&rsquo;s &ndash; Jackson Township. Every ticket supports the Greater Stark County Urban League&rsquo;s free hygiene and cleaning product distribution. Shop fast. Win big. Give back.

GSCUL Shopping Spree Fundraiser

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2026 Sponsorship Form

Tonight, we&rsquo;re celebrating 105 years of the Greater Stark County Urban League and this year it&rsquo;s all about good vibes, great people, and a great time. Our theme, Revive. Strive. Thrive. 105!, isn&rsquo;t a speech, it&rsquo;s a celebration. A celebration of our legacy, our resilience, and the community that continues to move us forward. So tonight, there are no long remarks and no heavy program. Instead, we&rsquo;re here to dance, network, laugh, and enjoy each other&rsquo;s company. This is a night to reconnect, make new connections, and celebrate the impact we&rsquo;ve made together and the future we&rsquo;re building.For 105 years, the Urban League has stood strong in Stark County, creating opportunities and strengthening lives. Tonight, we honor that journey by simply coming together in joy, in unity, and in celebration. So grab a drink, hit the dance floor, spark a conversation, and enjoy the night.Here&rsquo;s to 105 years strong and many more to come.

2025 African American Arts Cultural Festival

<p data-end="498" data-start="99" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Vendor Opportunity: African American Art &amp; Culture Festival Join us in celebrating the vibrant heritage, creativity, and contributions of the African American community at the annual African American Art &amp; Culture Festival! This dynamic event brings together artists, entrepreneurs, food vendors, performers, and community members for a day of cultural expression, connection, and celebration.<p data-end="757" data-start="500" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">We&rsquo;re currently seeking vendors who offer art, handcrafted goods, clothing, books, cultural merchandise, food, and community resources. Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and connect with a diverse audience in a festive, inclusive atmosphere!

African American Art & Culture Festival Vendors

<p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Times;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit">On behalf of the Greater Stark County Urban League, the Stark County Minority Business Association, Enrichment Inc. and eight other African American led organizations, we are honored to invite you to sponsor the 5th Annual African American Cultural & Arts Festival, set to take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Downtown Canton, Ohio.<p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Times;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit">This premier community event is a celebration of African American heritage, creativity, and economic empowerment, attracting thousands of attendees from Stark County and beyond. As a valued sponsor, your support will help us continue fostering unity, cultural appreciation, and business growth throughout our region.

5th Annual African American Arts & Cultural Festival Sponsors

African American Art & Culture Festivals

Tonight, we&rsquo;re celebrating 105 years of the Greater Stark County Urban League, and this year it&rsquo;s all about good vibes, great people, and a great time. Our theme, Revive. Strive. Thrive. 105!, isn&rsquo;t a speech, it&rsquo;s a celebration. A celebration of our legacy, our resilience, and the community that continues to move us forward. So tonight, there are no long remarks and no heavy program. Instead, we&rsquo;re here to, network, laugh, and enjoy each other&rsquo;s company. This is a night to reconnect, make new connections, and celebrate the impact we&rsquo;ve made together and the future we&rsquo;re building. So grab a drink, spark a conversation, and enjoy the night. Here&rsquo;s to 105 years strong and many more to come.

Greater Stark County Urban League, Inc.

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