Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
Improving Homes, Improving Lives
[su_label type=”info”]Agency Spotlight[/su_label] A morning news report about free furnaces prompted Paul and Sharon to check out Community Homeworks. They’re glad they did. They found that, based on their fixed…
Read MoreWomen's History a Source of Inspiration, Resilience
Guest blog by Kama Mitchell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Rootead, a United Way partner agency. March is Women’s History Month. Honestly, before this year, I never paid attention to…
Read MoreVolunteer Income Tax Assistance Lifts Families, Local Economy
Joan Miller was hesitant when the Internal Revenue Service first approached her workplace looking for tax preparation volunteers. “Taxes were something I never had a desire to do, because I…
Read MoreFund to Support Kalamazoo Flood Relief
A new fund will support flood relief efforts across Kalamazoo County. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) started the Kalamazoo…
Read More3 Ways to Live United in March
Want to make a difference in your community? Here are three ways you can join us this month to explore some of the issues facing local residents and learn how…
Read MoreCommunity Survey Deadline Extended
We’ve extended the deadline on our community survey! United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region invites you to weigh in on the social issues and needs facing local…
Read MoreCareer Life Expo Draws Hundreds of Jobseekers
More than 530 people who turned up at Wings Event Center for the Career Life Expo discovered much more than a job fair. They discovered hope. Eighty-three employers and more…
Read MoreSee Who You'll Find at the Career Life Expo
Tomorrow’s the day! Dozens of area employers and community service organizations are preparing to assist and connect with jobseekers at the Career Life Expo. The action takes place at Wings…
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