Archive for January 2025
A Statement from United Way of South Central Michigan
On January 27, the President issued an Executive Order halting payments from federal grants and loans to nonprofit and government programs nationwide. Described as temporary to allow the Administration time to make sure those programs align with its priorities, the funding pause has been blocked until Monday by a federal judge. While the effects of…
Read MoreNew Mobile Office to Bring Free Tax Preparation To Eligible Households in Lansing, Capital Area
A new, rolling tax preparation office will make it a little easier for eligible households in Lansing and beyond to get their tax returns done this year. United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) announced the RV-size Free Tax Prep Mobile today. A feature of UWSCMI’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the Free Tax…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Cooking up a Future for Jackson Youth
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. JACKSON—Like many young people aging out of foster care, Julia* stepped into a world of risks.…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Power of Partnership in Calhoun County
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. BATTLE CREEK—Last year proved pivotal for United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) as it embraced…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Equipping Families in Capital Area
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. LANSING—Think of someone experiencing homelessness, and you probably conjure an image—someone standing on a street corner…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Aiding ALICE in Kalamazoo County
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. KALAMAZOO—On a single, cold January night last year, at least 664 people in Kalamazoo County had…
Read More2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Celebrations and Volunteerism
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed each year on the third Monday of January, is both a day to reflect on the profound impact Dr. King had on civil rights and social justice, and also a day to put his values into action. Known as a “Day of Service,” this is an opportunity for individuals…
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