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canton region/greater wv

BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc.

In 2012 the BBB serving Canton Region/Greater West Virginia formed an education foundation.

Mission

The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc. will provide education to businesses, charities and consumers within the communities we serve.

Vision

The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund's vision is to be a philanthropic presence in the community and provide educational outreach to ensure the development of a strong and ethical marketplace.

Board of directors

Dr. John Richard - Chair

Stark Education Partnership

Kathy Catazaro-Perry - Treasurer

Community Building Partnership

Teresa Fox - Past Chair

Walsh University

Frank Cilona - President & CEO

BBB serving Canton Region/Greater WV

Mike Gallina - BBB Board Chair

AultCare

Barbara Bennett - Director

Barbara H. Bennett Consulting, LLC.

Scott Campbell - Director

North Canton City Schools

Programs

Community education

Scam tip articles

Straight Talk is a weekly tips column produced by the BBB and published in the Canton Repository, Massillon Independent, Times Reporter, The Press News/Alliance Review, The Free Press Standard, Clay County Free Press, Mountain Messenger, Glenville News, The Herald Dispatch, The Bargain Hunter and The Budget. The articles help local consumers avoid fraudulent practices.

Community presentations

BBB offers free community presentations to help consumers recognize the red flags of scams and protect themselves from fraud. Our team speaks to community groups, businesses, schools and organizations on a variety of scam-related topics and shares practical tips for staying safe. We also participate in health fairs, trade shows and other community events by providing educational resources and answering questions

Weekly radio show

WDPN 1390 AM Alliance, OH - every Monday morning at 8:40 A.M.

Fundraising

Charity seal

BBB Wise Giving Alliance produces evaluative reports on charities based on 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. There is no charge to charities for the accountability assessment.

Give.org

Military & veteran initiative

We help military service members, veterans and their families protect their assets, plan for the future and prosper in a trusted marketplace.

Initiative