Invitation Open for 2026-27 Community Impact Grants

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United Way of South Central Michigan has released a Grant Guide and an invitation to apply for the 2026-27 Community Impact Grants, a 15-month cycle with funding available to eligible nonprofit agencies in Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson and Kalamazoo counties. The grants will support agencies that address the needs of people in financial hardship…

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Haircare Done Right: Samson’s Haircare

Established in 2016, Samson’s Haircare is a maker of men’s hair-care products that has grown exponentially over the last decade. Co-owned by Adam Muncy and Jake Hamlet and located in downtown Kalamazoo (254 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007) and Portage, Samson’s produces and sells products alongside their brick-and-mortar barbershop.  Samson’s Haircare is a grant…

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Launching Today: UWSCMI’s Community Connect

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Join us in our new online community to learn more about United Way’s work, build relationships, and help strengthen our region United Way of South Central Michigan is excited to introduce Community Connect, a new online space where people across our region can come together to learn, build relationships, share ideas, and take action for…

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Tri-County Partners Launch Capital Cares Collaboration to Strengthen Access to Health and Human Services

The Eaton County Human Services Collaborative Council (HSCC), in partnership with the Clinton County Building Stronger Communities Collaborative (BSCC), the Ingham County Power of WE Consortium, and the Regional Housing Partnership, is proud to announce the successful launch of the Capital Cares Collaboration—a regional effort designed to strengthen connections between residents and essential community resources.…

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State Budget Signed with Significant Investments for ALICE

Fiscal Year 2025-26 State Budget Signed with Significant Investments for ALICE United Way of South Central Michigan applauds the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer for successfully negotiating a final state budget deal that included many wins for our region and the work we do to support ALICE and the families we serve. Some highlights of…

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