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Cereal Sale Benefitting UW Returns to Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK – The Battle Creek Cereal Sale, co-sponsored by Post Consumer Brands and WK Kellogg Co, will offer 10,000 boxes of cereal for sale to raise money to benefit the Battle Creek community. The two companies are donating popular cereal brands, from Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® to Post’s Honey Bunches of Oats® and more, to…
Read MoreA Statement from United Way of South Central Michigan
On January 27, the President issued an Executive Order halting payments from federal grants and loans to nonprofit and government programs nationwide. Described as temporary to allow the Administration time to make sure those programs align with its priorities, the funding pause has been blocked until Monday by a federal judge. While the effects of…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Power of Partnership in Calhoun County
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. BATTLE CREEK—Last year proved pivotal for United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) as it embraced…
Read MoreUNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Aiding ALICE in Kalamazoo County
Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can make a difference—right in the community where you live. KALAMAZOO—On a single, cold January night last year, at least 664 people in Kalamazoo County had…
Read MoreEmpowering Families, Brightening Futures: The Impact of UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center
UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center (PAC) does more than help light up houses through utility assistance; they also light up lives. Take Jackie.* When she called PAC to address her past-due utility bills, Jackie felt she’d reached a low point. A single mom of three, she didn’t have a job and was struggling financially. PAC provided…
Read MoreCommunity Consultants Play Key Role in Addressing Homelessness
KALAMAZOO – In a recent Second Wave Media article, “Confronting racism’s impact on affordable housing access in Kalamazoo,” the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) program was highlighted for its role in addressing homelessness, as well as its efforts to gain critical engagement and feedback from members of the community who have experience in being…
Read MoreVITA: Tax Services With Purpose
Thousands of households in our region received more than $7 million in tax refunds and saved thousands in preparation fees through United Way of South Central Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past year. VITA is a volunteer-focused tax service dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals and families with limited incomes…
Read MoreCereal Sale Collaboration Raises $10K for UWSCMI
The Battle Creek Cereal Sale, co-sponsored by Post Consumer Brands and WK Kellogg Co. as part of the recent National Cereal Festival, raised $10,212 to benefit the Battle Creek community through United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI). The two companies donated 10,000 boxes of their popular cereal brands, from Fruity PEBBLESTM to Kellogg’s Froot…
Read MoreALICE Report: Financial Hardship Rises
Today the Michigan Association of United Ways, in collaboration with United For ALICE, Consumers Energy Foundation and local United Ways statewide, released an updated report on financial hardship among Michigan households. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – individuals earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses. The latest…
Read MoreFEMA Grants Bring $466K For Local Relief
UWSCMI facilitated a grant process that provided $466,232 in federal funds to local organizations providing food, shelter and utility assistance to people in high-need areas. The emergency funding was announced in February and provided through the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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