Archive for August 2016

“It’s Important to invest in our community.” Mindy Bradish-Orta has been a volunteer board member for the United Way of Jackson County for roughly 6 years.  Mindy always seems to be working or volunteering.  She loves Jackson and she does everything she can to make our community a better place.         “It’s important to invest…

Working parents have difficult decisions.  Think about the single mom who is working multiple jobs just to stay ahead.  She has three young children–two struggling in school, and a preschooler not school-ready. She works full time. How does she make sure they can succeed in school, go on to post-high learning and have rewarding careers? Access…

We believe that teaching individuals how to take control of their personal finances puts them on their pathway to financial stability. Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County is able to fund Financial Stability Workshops through the Community Action Agency.  These workshops help low and moderate income individuals enhance their financial skills and…

We believe Jackson County’s older citizens should have their basic medical, nutritional and emotional needs met and a place they call home. Because of your support, we can make sure that nearly 50 senior women have access to assisted living, proper nutrition, medical care and counseling through the Jackson Friendly Home.  Each woman was living…