Archive for June 2022
IMPACT! Meeting Needs, Keeping Up
Trusted Advisors provide a crucial link to Jackson County residents who are struggling, including keeping them linked to case managers. Our partnership with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County supports this vital program. Here’s an example: “Mark” is a vulnerable adult that a Trusted Advisor works with on a regular basis. All of the…
Read MoreUWSCMI Names Chief Equity Officer, Chief Impact Officer
Jen Hsu-Bishop, Alyssa Stewart Take Key Roles United Way of South Central Michigan announced that Jen Hsu-Bishop has joined the organization as Chief Equity Officer, guiding UWSCMI’s diversity, equity and inclusion work. United Way also named Alyssa Stewart as Chief Impact Officer, focused on leading efforts to address key social issues across the six-county region.…
Read MoreIMPACT! Movie Prompts Financial Happy Ending
For many people struggling financially, the pathway to a more stable life starts with learning how to manage what income they’re able to generate. Lily Missions Center provides financial management training through the support provide by United Way. Here’s an exciting success story that begins at the movies: A mother attended Lily Missions Center’s outdoor…
Read MoreDay of Action 2022: Support Summer Stock Up
At United Way of South Central Michigan, we invite you to participate in Day of Action 2022 by making a donation to Summer Stock Up, a virtual food drive fundraiser aimed at alleviating a pervasive summertime struggle for many families throughout our six county region – keeping food on the table.
Read MoreWhat Is Juneteenth & Why Does It Matter?
Americans celebrate July 4th as Independence Day, honoring the day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence proclaiming the American colonies free of British rule. But do you know about our nation’s second Independence Day? On June 19, 1865, institutionalized slavery of Black Americans was ended in Texas, the last…
Read MoreIMPACT! Protecting a Senior’s Resources
Many people lack the financial resources to get legal help and defend their rights. Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is a United Way partner agency striving to make sure every person can tap legal assistance when needed, regardless of income. Here’s a story of how LSSCM kept a senior citizen from losing control…
Read MoreIMPACT! Student Makes JUMP to a Better Path
We’re proud of our partnership with Family Service & Children’s Aid’s JUMP program (Just Understand My Potential), which provides at-risk juveniles with services to promote regular school attendance, employability, improved behavioral choices, better family relationships, and prevent future prosecution or recidivism. A student was referred to JUMP through a local Jackson County school district after…
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United Way, Kellogg’s Team Up to Feed Families
Through Summer Stock Up Food Drive
For many Michiganders, summer is the much-awaited break from a long, gray winter. But for the 1 in 8 people who face hunger, there are fewer resources available to feed their families when school lets out for the season. That’s why United Way of South Central Michigan is joining Michigan United Ways and the Kellogg…
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