Archive for December 2014

The mission of the Nonprofit Network is to strengthen nonprofit governance and management.  The NPN is a capacity builder meaning they plan, promote and execute activities and support services to help Jackson area nonprofit organizations achieve their mission.  United Way funded partners benefit from many of the activities, training sessions and support offered by the…

The Child Care Network promotes success of children, families and the Jackson community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support.  Because you give to the United Way of Jackson County we are able to help fund CCN’s FIRST Family Support Program. Child Care Network’s Family Support Program (FSP) has touched thousands of children…

The Domestic Violence Shelter Program at Aware provides refuge for women and their children who are fleeing a domestic violence situation or are victims of sexual assault.  Aware has sleeping quarters, kitchen and dining facilities, children’s play area, and a women’s lounge along with security from their abusers behind locked doors and access to counseling. …

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Jackson County match at risk youth with positive role models, men and women who live and work in Jackson County.   As part of the Bigs in Schools program, mentors volunteer to spend their lunch, at least once day a week, with their little at their school.  They help them with…