Posts by Tammy Mills
Take the LGBTQIA+ Equity Challenge
United Way of South Central Michigan is partnering with OutFront Kalamazoo to offer a 21-Day LGBTQIA+ Equity Challenge as an opportunity for our communities to learn, come together and break down the systems and biases that keep many people from living a flourishing, equitable life. You will receive one email a day throughout the month…
Read MoreRFP: Community Violence Intervention Grants
KALAMAZOO – United Way of South Central Michigan is now accepting applications for Phase 2 of the Community Violence Intervention grant process. Kalamazoo city commissioners approved the allocation from Community Violence Prevention ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief funds earlier this month. Programs operated by 501c(3) organizations that align with city priorities are eligible to…
Read MoreTeens in Jackson develop leadership skills while mentoring youth
JACKSON COUNTY – During a summer photo shoot atop a Jackson rooftop, the teen members of DRIP laughed with each other, perfected TikTok dances, and just genuinely enjoyed being together. They are a tight-knit, inclusive and enthusiastic group making a positive impact with the relationships they’re building in the community and with each other. DRIP…
Read MoreSargent Named Communicator of the Year
M&C Wins Silver Award Chris Sargent, President and CEO for United Way of South Central Michigan, earned honors from the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America as the region’s Communicator of the Year. The annual award goes to a person in west Michigan who is an exceptional communicator and isn’t in the marketing or…
Read MoreSee Photos from the Women United Lighting the Path Luncheon with AG Dana Nessel
Dozens of community members attended United Way of South Central Michigan’s 22nd Annual Lighting the Path Luncheon on May 3, featuring Attorney General Dana Nessel as the guest speaker. Launched locally in 2002 by Capital Area United Way, Women United has energized women to join forces to impact the lives of middle school girls…a notably…
Read MoreALICE: 39,433 Kalamazoo County Households Fall Below ALICE Threshold
KALAMAZOO COUNTY – The United Way network and research partner United for ALICE released its latest report in April, giving us our first look at ALICE data since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than…
Read MoreALICE: 30% of Households in Jackson County are ALICE
JACKSON COUNTY – The United Way network and research partner United for ALICE released its latest report in April, giving us our first look at ALICE data since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than…
Read MoreALICE: 41% of Ingham County households below the ALICE Threshold
INGHAM COUNTY – The United Way network and research partner United for ALICE released its latest report in April, giving us our first look at ALICE data since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than…
Read MoreALICE: Eaton County sees 14% rise in households below the ALICE Threshold
EATON COUNTY – The United Way network and research partner United for ALICE released its latest report in April, giving us our first look at ALICE data since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than…
Read MoreALICE: 30% of households in Clinton County below ALICE Threshold
CLINTON COUNTY – The United Way network and research partner United for ALICE released its latest report in April, giving us our first look at ALICE data since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than…
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