Archive for November 2019
What’s so amazing about #GivingTuesday?
When you make a gift to United Way on Giving Tuesday or any other Tuesday, the impact of your donation lasts much more than a day.
Read MoreImpact Week 2019: Impact Is What We Do
We’re striving for long-term impact—helping people deal with their needs today while developing lasting solutions for systemic change.
Read MoreIMPACT! Finding Hope Beyond Addiction
Achieving a financially stable life isn’t just about money. Many people face barriers that keep them from believing in a hopeful future. Domestic violence and addiction are two such barriers. Our partnership with AWARE Inc. does more than provide shelter for victims of violence; it also puts people who are struggling with substance abuse on…
Read MoreCall to Advocate: Another SNAP Change Will Create More Hungry Families
While some may raise concerns about how SNAP is administered, kicking millions of people out of the program isn’t the answer. It will hurt struggling families, especially the older adults and children.
Read MoreJesse’s Story
Jesse has places to go. And now, he has a way to get there.
Read MoreNew Grant to Catalyze Giving in Communities of Color
The grant, part of WKKF’s Catalyzing Community Giving initiative, will allow UWBCKR to work with leaders from communities of color in Battle Creek to create philanthropic activities that impact their communities more effectively.
Read MoreIMPACT! Tackling Trauma
Research shows that trauma has lifelong effects. Even trauma experienced by a young child can influence that person well into adulthood. United Way knows that helping people deal with trauma is a crucial part of building a pathway to financial stability. That’s why we partner with Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties on…
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