Your good time benefits local recipients in need.
Despite having already raised their now-adult children, nine years ago Lori and Marv Penrod became the caretakers and legal guardians of Marissa “Rissy” Anderegg, who was born in 2003 with the brain injury hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), resulting in paralysis and epilepsy. Lori and her daughter were visiting nurses to Rissy, and when Rissy’s aunt, with whom she lived, unexpectedly passed away. Lori and Marv took Rissy in as their own child. The Penrods desperately need a wheelchair-friendly van to transport Rissy. Through the Betterment Bash 2023, the Canton Chapter hopes to raise enough money to provide them either with their own van or with the ability to rent a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to make the lives of this loving family easier.
We have a great time at our events while we raise money for local recipients.
Check out the new refrigerator we were able to purchase for Lake Township FISH -thanks to your generosity!
Canton, OH
Since its inception in September 2007, the Canton chapter of the Foundation for Community Betterment has donated to 35 local families and 17 community organizations in need of assistance raising $340,000. Our goal is simple – to better our community. Whether it is by helping one family in need of direct financial support or funding a community outreach program, we want our simple actions to create a ripple effect of giving. Inquire about nominating a recipient in need or if you are already a member, fill out the online form.
Our volunteer base keeps growing, in part because of the variety of volunteer events in which our Canton chapter participates. Take a look at some of the different ways our Canton team has helped out over the past few years and contact Liz Degenhard at canton@communitybetterment.org to get involved:
Please check out the events page for recent and upcoming Betterment events...
Our volunteer base keeps growing, in part because of the variety of volunteer events in which our Canton chapter participates. Take a look at some of the different ways our Canton team has helped out over the past few years and contact Liz Degenhard at canton@communitybetterment.org to get involved:
- Collect and donate need items for
- the Domestic Violence Shelter
- Pregnancy Support Center
- YWCA and other nonprofits
- My Comfy Fits, Stark County and other nonprofits.
- Bake birthday cakes for children and mothers living at the domestic violence shelter throughout the year
- Adopt a family at Christmas there.
Please check out the events page for recent and upcoming Betterment events...
Canton Chapter Board of Directors:
Darla Brown
Lydia Carmany
Connor Clay
Chellsea Petri
Stephanie Snee
Amy Weisbrod
Committee members:
Connie Carmany
Elizabeth Degenhard
Desiree Givens
Kara Wedekamm
Lydia Carmany
Connor Clay
Chellsea Petri
Stephanie Snee
Amy Weisbrod
Committee members:
Connie Carmany
Elizabeth Degenhard
Desiree Givens
Kara Wedekamm
Contact us:
Canton Photos & Videos
Check out our photos on our Facebook page
2020 Allan and Valorie share their gratitude - click here for video
2017 Janet shares her story about Betterment - click here for video
“A committee of three sat at most of the meetings planning, brainstorming, and wondering how to attract more people to this great cause. To fast forward to the present day, five years later, the philanthropy vibe is catching on ‘Betterment’ style. We have a board of nine dedicated volunteers, a committee of twenty enthusiastic community supporters all gathering for one purpose: to better our community and have fun doing so!” - Amy Weisbrod, 2011
2020 Allan and Valorie share their gratitude - click here for video
2017 Janet shares her story about Betterment - click here for video
“A committee of three sat at most of the meetings planning, brainstorming, and wondering how to attract more people to this great cause. To fast forward to the present day, five years later, the philanthropy vibe is catching on ‘Betterment’ style. We have a board of nine dedicated volunteers, a committee of twenty enthusiastic community supporters all gathering for one purpose: to better our community and have fun doing so!” - Amy Weisbrod, 2011
Current Events:
Our 2020 Canton Bash Recipient:
- Join us at a monthly meeting - the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Check out where we will be on Facebook as it changes monthly to patronize our local businesses. Reach out to get involved - we are a very accepting bunch.
Our 2020 Canton Bash Recipient:
- Allan Foulkes was diagnosed with Melanoma, but one of the rarest cases doctors had seen, where melanoma started in the brain and was not found anywhere else. Due to the effects of the lesions on his brain, he suffers from double vision, dizziness, and some paralysis, leaving him unable to work. Funds form Canton's boundless Bash will help with gas, vehicle maintenance, groceries, and phone bill.
Past Events:
- Betterment "A Taste of Oakwood Square" - Sept. 26, 2021
- Betterment boundless bash, Nov, 2 - Dec. 1, 2020
- Betterment Bash, November 9, 2019
- Betterment Bash, October 13, 2018
- Betterment Bash, November 4, 2017
- Betterment Book Drive, April 17, 2017
- Betterment Bash, October 29, 2016
- Community Betterment Children's book drive, April 15, 2016
- Betterment Bash, October 10, 2015
- Emergency Bedding Drive, August 18, 2015
- Happy Hour with Betterment, June 25, 2015
- Betterment Book Drive, April 10, 2015
- Rocktoberfest, September 27, 2014
- Happy Hour With Betterment, June 26, 2014
- Betterment Co-ed Sand Volleyball League, May 2014
- Betterment Book Drive, April 7, 2014
- Rocktoberfest, September 28, 2013
- Guest Bartenders for Betterment, August 12, 2013
- Happy Hour with Betterment, June 6, 2013
- Bittners for Betterment, March 31, 2013
- Co-ed Sand Volleyball, June 1, 2013
- Annual Betterment Book Drive, April 2013
- Laughs & Draughts, January 30, 2013
- Bubbles & Bling, November 29, 2012
- Rocktoberfest, September 29, 2012
- Happy Hour With Betterment, June 7, 2012
- After Hours, June 3, 2010
- Outreach Activity at Stark County Humane Society, May 16, 2010
- Betterment Book Drive, April 19-23, 2010
- After Hours with Betterment Canton Chapter, February 17, 2010
- Holiday Outreach at Canton Calvary Mission, November 14, 2009
- Rocktoberfest 2009, Septmember 26, 2009
- Rocktoberfest 2008, September 27, 2008
- Volunteer at Canton Idol with Betterment!, February 15, 2008
- Betterment Boo Bash!, October 26, 2007
- Betterment Kickoff in Canton, September 18, 2007
