Archive for June 2016

“Being united to make positive changes in our community.”  That’s what LIVE UNITED means to board member and Women’s Leadership Council Chair Melissa Callison. Melissa is the Director of Legal Administration & Tech Support for Consumers Energy. She has been active with the Consumers’ United Way campaign for several years; in fact, Consumers has recognized Melissa…

We believe that by providing guidance to children who are in trouble will help keep them in school and improve relationships in their home.  Because of your support we are able to fund the Juvenile Diversion and Truancy Prevention Program operated by Family Services & Children’s Aid.  The program develops a plan unique to each…

We believe improving awareness about teen pregnancy prevention reduces the number of young girls getting pregnant.  Some 70% of teen mothers do not finish high school, and 75% remain single and depend long-term on public assistance.  Your support to United Way helps fund the Jackson Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative.  TPPI addresses issues contributing to teen…

We believe Jackson County residents living at or near poverty should have the chance to avoid eviction and homelessness.  Your support allows United Way of Jackson County to fund a Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program facilitated by Legal Services of South Central Michigan.  This program builds positive communication between tenants and landlords, as well as…