Archive for July 2021
IMPACT! From Shelter to Home
Emergency shelter for victims of abuse is crucial to our community. But it’s not a permanent home. We’re proud that our partnership with AWARE Shelter provides both a safe place to escape abuse and, through its Residential Services, long-term solutions for a better life. An individual survivor had been staying in the emergency shelter for…
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IMPACT! Reconnecting with Family
Adults who require guardianship are still human beings who need to connect with family. Family Service & Children’s Aid, a United Way partner, recognizes the power of family. FSCA made this powerful reconnection possible: “Sarah” has been living in Adult Foster Care Home for most of her adult life. At 42, she stated that she…
Read MoreKilimanjaro is More Than a Mountain for UW Board Member
Ash Goel and family to raise money for education as they embark on epic climb During a 1923 speaking tour, British mountaineer George Mallory was asked why, after two failed attempts, he was determined to summit Mount Everest. “Because it’s there,” Mallory replied. For his upcoming ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Dr. Ashutosh “Ash” Goel has…
Read MoreIMPACT! Food Means Freedom
Having enough to eat for yourself and your family—that’s something a lot of us take for granted. But for many people, especially those in poverty or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE), it’s not a sure thing. United Way gifts help support the South Michigan Food Bank, which in turn provides food through local food…
Read MoreIMPACT! Partnering to Change a Family’s Future
Trauma can have lasting effects on a person’s—and even a whole family’s—mental health. Jackson County residents struggling with tough times are getting the help they need through a partnership with Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties, and Family Service & Children’s Aid—a partnership we’re proud to help fund. A family of five experienced…
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