Archive for September 2022
IMPACT! Making the Next Steps Possible
Sometimes a seemingly small barrier can be insurmountable for people who are struggling to succeed. It’s evidence of how complex the issues can be. Our partnership with AWARE Inc. helps victims of domestic violence get beyond barriers large and small. Here’s a great example: AWARE Residential Services worked with a survivor of domestic violence who…
Read MoreIMPACT! Removing Barriers to Work
Your local United Way spearheads a powerful tool that helps employers and employees alike succeed. JobSTAR (Support Talent and Retention) brings Success Coaches into participating workplaces to help employees connect to services and support programs to overcome challenges affecting job attendance and performance. Sponsoring partners and participating businesses fund the Success Coaches. The results include…
Read MoreA STAR is Born: 2022 STAR Awards
United Way of South Central Michigan (Battle Creek Kalamazoo Region) and Gryphon Place are honored to recognize 19 individuals or groups of volunteers who were nominated for the 2022 STAR Awards. The STAR (Sharing Time and Resources) Celebration and Community Volunteer Awards have long been a time to volunteers for their contributions of time, talent,…
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