Posts by Tammy Mills
United Way unveils fresh, new look
United Way is rolling out a new look and a new message to underscore its ongoing commitment to transforming lives. Angela F. Williams, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide, called the global brand refresh, formally unveiled this fall after robust research, “a significant milestone” in the organization’s history of impact. “It signifies our organization’s…
Read MoreAlbion-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 Way. A free turkey giveaway on Nov. 23 is coordinated by Play Right Sports Academy and sponsored by the AHUW, Meijer, Oaklawn Hospital and Ford. The Saturday event is from 9 am to noon at…
Read MoreCommunity Consultants Play Key Role in Addressing Homelessness
KALAMAZOO – In a recent Second Wave Media article, “Confronting racism’s impact on affordable housing access in Kalamazoo,” the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) program was highlighted for its role in addressing homelessness, as well as its efforts to gain critical engagement and feedback from members of the community who have experience in being…
Read MoreHealthy 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. The Healthy Babies Day 2024 event on September 28 is offered by the Albion Health Care Alliance with many sponsors helping make this a successful day. This is the 16th year for this community health…
Read MoreAlbion 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. According to President Richard Porter the grant will be used to purchase a shipping container to securely store the tractor and tool “library.” The container will be located at the Jefferson Street garden. Previously the…
Read MoreVolunteer Fair Coming Sept. 21 to MSU
United Way to Host Event at MSU Aiding Local Nonprofits LANSING – United Way of South Central Michigan will help local nonprofits recruit volunteers to serve their community through a Volunteer Fair at Michigan State University. The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Michigan State University’s Student Services Building, 556…
Read MoreDay 21: Resources
Thank you for participating in the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge. We hope that the information we have shared over the past month has helped you to see disability through a lens of equity, social justice, and pride. We know that this has been a lot of information, and we hope some of it has introduced…
Read MoreUnited Way Drives $23.6 Million in Impact
BATTLE CREEK/JACKSON/KALAMAZOO/LANSING, Michigan – United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) announced that local support and outside grants in 2023-24 totaled more than $23.6 million to drive efforts addressing financial hardship and basic needs among households across six counties. UWSCMI also said it began the next round of local allocations — unrestricted dollars from United…
Read MoreNew Faces & Roles at UWSCMI
New faces, new roles and a continued commitment to changing lives mark recent moves at United Way of South Central Michigan.
Read MoreDay 21: Taking Action
Day 21: Taking Action Congratulations on completing the 21-Day Equity Challenge! We are thankful that you are on this journey and made time to learn and reflect. We know these topics and the feelings they evoke are complex. We encourage you to channel your hopefulness, frustration, joy, love, and whatever else you may be feeling…
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