Archive for December 2016
Stability For Our Greatest Generation
We believe elderly men who have been abused, neglected or unable to care for themselves deserve an affordable home where their basic needs are met. Your support for United Way of Jackson County allows us to fund the John George Home. This facility provides a home, food and help with medical and mental health care.…
Read MoreAll Our Kids Need To Be Confident & Strong
We want to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty in Jackson County. We envision a community rich in opportunities to eliminate poverty and allow all people to achieve financial stability and success. Among the many crucial things we must address is preparing our youth to pursue their pathway to stability. Your support allows United Way…
Read MoreSweepstakes Winner Gets Surprise of a Lifetime
At Western Michigan University, the magic of winning isn’t limited to the Cotton Bowl bound Bronco football team. Kim LaViolette, an employee in the university’s Landscape department, made that discovery today as she celebrated winning a new vehicle through the 2016 United Way Sweepstakes. WMU President John Dunn took part in surprising LaViolette with the…
Read MoreA Great Way to be a Bronco!
While the most exciting action happened on the gridiron, there was something else taking place at every Western Michigan University football game this season. WMU produced a video featuring President John Dunn celebrating the university’s partnership with United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. “Together we are improving high school graduation rates, increasing…
Read MoreHelping Struggling Families Keep The Lights On
We believe helping struggling families with basic needs will lead them to their pathway of financial stability and success. Consumers Energy has partnered with United Way of Jackson County on the Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) Program. Qualified enrollees in the CARE program pay a portion of their bill, Consumers Energy pays the other…
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