Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
Emotional Shrapnel: Facing Secondary Trauma
When a bomb goes off, the damage spreads beyond the point of the explosion. Fragments tear apart the surrounding landscape—and anyone standing nearby. The same is true when young people…
Read MoreSeeing Impact in Action
Editor’s note: Scott Lawrence, Marketing Manager, Neurosurgical, at Stryker recently took part in a United Way Impact Bus Tour. Struck by the community need and the impact of United Way’s…
Read MoreCEO Forum Offers Snapshot of Progress
Powerful testimony combined with new data created a compelling snapshot of progress on Tuesday night at Stryker. United Way’s Regional CEO Forum, hosted by Stryker Chairman & CEO Kevin Lobo,…
Read MoreYouth Can Make a Difference Now
Editor’s note: Guest blog written by members of Youth United Way to mark International Youth Day, Aug. 12. Being a teenager can make you feel powerless. Your eyes have been…
Read MoreAwards Highlight Power of Volunteerism
The power of volunteerism gained the spotlight at the 2017 Community Volunteer Awards ceremony held Thursday in downtown Battle Creek. Seven awards – five individual awards and two group honors…
Read MoreNew CEO Looks Ahead
Editor’s note: In the following interview, newly named President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Sargent shares his thoughts on United Way’s progress, its future and his personal passion to #ChangeTheStory.…
Read MoreRAWK: Unleashing the power of writing
Writing can be scary. Sharing that writing with others can be even more nerve-wracking. But in one special classroom at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, sixth-graders learn how…
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