Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
Grants Tackle Childhood Trauma, Infant Health
Equipping schools to help students who suffer trauma and helping vulnerable families promote better health for newborns are among five programs receiving a total of $196,736 in funding from United…
Read MoreTax assistance program frees up funds for families
Tax season is upon us and can be a source of stress for many, but for taxpayers who earned less than $54,000 in 2016, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program…
Read MoreHelp Now! Fund: Work continues one year after mass shooting
A year ago today, our region was sent reeling by an unthinkable tragedy. The shock waves of a mass shooting tore through Kalamazoo on the night of Feb. 20, 2016,…
Read More888-KIDS Rings Up Better Infant Health
Better health for vulnerable infants is now just a phone call away. A new infant health hotline, 269-888-KIDS, was launched today by Cradle Kalamazoo, a multi-agency community initiative that includes…
Read More2-1-1: Connecting people to resources
Most people know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. But what if you’re having a conflict with a landlord, falling behind on a utility payment, need legal advice or struggling…
Read MoreCreative Fundraising Scores Big
Ever wonder what happens to players’ jerseys after a game? They can transform into books for young readers, food for struggling families, diapers for newborns and much more. A recent…
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month with events in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo
February is Black History Month, and both the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo communities offer a number of learning opportunities, celebrations and other ways to participate. United Way invites you to…
Read MoreTax check-off supports local community
Did you know that when you file your 2016 state income tax return in Michigan that you have the opportunity to support local families in our region? A donation to…
Read MoreCreating a Community Vision
United Way plays an active role in a broad-based effort to tackle — and resolve — the biggest issues facing Battle Creek, particularly among vulnerable children and families. BCVision is…
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