Archive for November 2020
Preparation Softens Pandemic Blow, Strengthens Community
Many disasters have a common trait that leads to the greatest tragedies: lack of preparation. United Way and its community partners have a solid track record of coming together to respond quickly when a crisis strikes — historic flooding in 2018, mass shootings in 2016, violent storms in 2011 and the economic downturn in 2009,…
Read More#JacksonWeGotThis Week: Celebrating Success, Taking the Next Step
by Ken Toll What a difference a year makes! Last November, I posted a blog titled, “Why Every Day is #GivingTuesday.” In this lead-up to the annual day of charitable giving, I made this observation: “Modern life is so busy, so complex, with so many daily challenges, that there’s value in having a day where…
Read MoreIMPACT! Fighting Unlawful Evictions
Eviction can lead to homelessness. Yet many people don’t know the legal steps that must happen before they can be evicted—and the safeguards that can be brought to bear to keep someone in their home. Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM), a United Way partner, fights for those who face an unlawful eviction: LSSCM assisted a Jackson resident who faced…
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