United Way Literacy Kits

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM until 1:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

United Way Literacy Kits
Kent State Student Center
1075 Risman Dr
Kent, OH 44242
United States

Event Information:

Hosted by: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Age Restriction:
About the Organization: United Way of Portage County helps fund partner agencies and runs their own programs in the areas of health, education and financial stability. One of the United Way programs is to create literacy kits to accompany a selected book to be distributed to approximately 1,000 kindergarten students.
Volunteer Tasks: Volunteers will create and assemble literacy kits for the United Way. Duties include coloring, laminating, cutting out items from laminated sheets and assembling all parts of the kit into individual bags.

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Registration Information: First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Mobile Phone (you will receive a text message reminder closer to your volunteer shift) What year did you graduate from Kent State? (if applicable) Kent State Affiliation* Kent State Affiliation* Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Friend Child Under 18 Would you like a Flashes Give Back Week T-shirt?* PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts are available until Thursday, March 2, or while supplies last. Address* Address* Country Street City Region Postal Code Are you interested in serving as a site leader for this project? Site leaders serve as the primary contact on the day of the volunteer opportunity, handle check-in and the distribution of T-shirts. Are you interested in serving as a site leader for this project? Site leaders serve as the primary contact on the day of the volunteer opportunity, handle check-in and the distribution of T-shirts. Yes No Kent State University is committed to making its work environment, programs and activities accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need accommodations to fully participate in this event by contacting alumni@kent.edu or through the text box below:

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