New Mobile Office to Bring Free Tax Preparation To Eligible Households in Lansing, Capital Area

January 27, 2025

A new, rolling tax preparation office will make it a little easier for eligible households in Lansing and beyond to…

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UNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Cooking up a Future for Jackson Youth

January 27, 2025

JACKSON—Like many young people aging out of foster care, Julia* stepped into a world of risks. Statistically, half of kids…

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UNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Power of Partnership in Calhoun County

January 27, 2025

BATTLE CREEK—Last year proved pivotal for United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) as it embraced the lead role of…

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UNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Equipping Families in Capital Area

January 27, 2025

LANSING—Think of someone experiencing homelessness, and you probably conjure an image—someone standing on a street corner with a cardboard sign,…

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UNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Aiding ALICE in Kalamazoo County

January 27, 2025

KALAMAZOO—On a single, cold January night last year, at least 664 people in Kalamazoo County had no place to call…

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2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Celebrations and Volunteerism

January 13, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed each year on the third Monday of January, is both a day to reflect…

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Empowering Families, Brightening Futures: The Impact of UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center

November 21, 2024

UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center (PAC) does more than help light up houses through utility assistance; they also light up lives. …

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United Way unveils fresh, new look

November 20, 2024

United Way is rolling out a new look and a new message to underscore its ongoing commitment to transforming lives.…

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Community Consultants Play Key Role in Addressing Homelessness

October 15, 2024

KALAMAZOO – In a recent Second Wave Media article, “Confronting racism’s impact on affordable housing access in Kalamazoo,” the Kalamazoo…

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United Way Kicks Off 2024 Campaign

October 14, 2024

As United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) kicks off its annual fundraising campaign, it’s not doing so alone. Local…

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