Our History
Since 1965, United Way has been operating in the Albion and Homer community, working to help solve the communities' toughest challenges with a focus on health, education and financial stability.
In 2025, Albion-Homer United Way became a part of an impact-driven regional organization: United Way of South Central Michigan, formed in 2022 through a merger with United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Capital Area United Way, and United Way of Jackson County.
United Way of South Central Michigan will continue to serve Albion-Homer, with local donations going to serve local organizations making a difference in the Albion and Homer communities.
Apply for a Grant
Nonprofit agencies serving Albion, Homer and/or Calhoun County are invited to apply for an Albion-Homer grant. Applications will be due on the 15th of the month during February, May, August, and October.
Applications will be reviewed by the Albion-Homer Grants Committee, comprised of local community members. After reviewing the applications, the committee will make their recommendations, and you will be notified of their decision 4-6 weeks after the original due date. Additional instructions can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact m.starkey@uwscmi.org
Albion-Homer News
Albion-Homer United Way Assists with Turkey Giveaway
Thanksgiving will be a little brighter for Albion and Homer area families thanks to partial support from the Albion-Homer United…
Healthy Babies Day set for Sept. 28
Information on raising healthy babies just became more available due in part from grant money from the Albion-Homer United Way.…
Albion Community Gardens Awarded AHUW Grant
Thanks to an Albion-Homer United Way grant the Albion Community Gardens will have secure storage for its tractor and tools.…
Albion-Homer United Way Helps with Basic Needs
Helping residents with their basic needs is an important goal of the Albion-Homer United Way. Funding these programs is particularly…