Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
From the Flood, Tales of Hope
The Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund raised more than $375,000 to help victims of the historic 2018 flood. by Andrea Opalewski, Guest Blogger As we enjoy the summer sunshine and warmer…
Read MoreSaving Babies, Changing Lives
There are days when Kaye Sanders realizes she’s been holding her breath from the moment she woke up. As the Recovery House Coordinator for Community Healing Centers’ Women’s Specialty Program,…
Read MoreNew Report Details Impact; New Grants Drive Progress
A new report from United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region shows progress on long-term community goals, while new, three-year strategic grants totaling $6,567,096 will build momentum toward…
Read MoreHelp Us Collect 10,000 Books for Kids!
Children who read well tend to succeed in school. In that light, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region is leading an effort to collect 10,000 donated new…
Read MoreOne Well Brewing Gathers People for Impact
When people come together great things can happen. By Sara Coppo, Guest Blogger This blog is part of a series on businesses partnering with United Way to #ChangeTheStory. When people…
Read MorePartnership Tackles Racial Disparities
When it comes to racial equity, our regional community can do better. By Sara Coppo, Guest Blogger “Whether it’s education, whether it’s income, whether it’s health, families of color line…
Read MoreSee What's Ahead in the Education Quarter
Last fall, United Way volunteers visited elementary schools in Battle Creek and Comstock to read and deliver books as part of the 2017 UW Book Drive. The students were excited…
Read MoreBuilding Healthy Families One Connection at a Time
Lee Gray and Amy Smith know how to build relationships. It’s a skill that has proven essential to the facilitation and growth of their family education program, Family Connections. By…
Read MoreYouth United Way Inspires Students to Engage Deeply in Community
Members of Youth United Way are learning early just how much impact they can have on their community. The group, composed of Kalamazoo County high school students, celebrated the end…
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