Jackson County

Trust, it’s been said, takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.      No one is more keenly aware of that truism than we in the nonprofit world. When you share your hard-earned dollars, or the precious gift of your time and talent, we must be worthy of your trust. It’s a…

“Being united to make positive changes in our community.”  That’s what LIVE UNITED means to board member and Women’s Leadership Council Chair Melissa Callison. Melissa is the Director of Legal Administration & Tech Support for Consumers Energy. She has been active with the Consumers’ United Way campaign for several years; in fact, Consumers has recognized Melissa…

We believe that by providing guidance to children who are in trouble will help keep them in school and improve relationships in their home.  Because of your support we are able to fund the Juvenile Diversion and Truancy Prevention Program operated by Family Services & Children’s Aid.  The program develops a plan unique to each…

We believe improving awareness about teen pregnancy prevention reduces the number of young girls getting pregnant.  Some 70% of teen mothers do not finish high school, and 75% remain single and depend long-term on public assistance.  Your support to United Way helps fund the Jackson Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative.  TPPI addresses issues contributing to teen…

We believe Jackson County residents living at or near poverty should have the chance to avoid eviction and homelessness.  Your support allows United Way of Jackson County to fund a Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program facilitated by Legal Services of South Central Michigan.  This program builds positive communication between tenants and landlords, as well as…

We believe children are more likely to remain active throughout their life if they participate in regular physical activity they enjoy. Routine physical activity during their formative years will have a long term positive impact on their health.  By supporting United Way of Jackson County you make it possible for children from less fortunate families…

We believe Jackson’s most vulnerable citizens deserve housing, food, access to medical & mental health services, a sense of community and a place they can call home.   Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County can provide funding to the John George Home.   Early in 2016, key members of our community came together to…

We believe that helping women and children break away from a dangerous domestic situation protects them from current and future harm.  Survivors of domestic violence need assistance that puts them on the pathway to safety and financial stability, benefiting them and our community.  Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County is able to…

We believe a quality education leads to a successful future, access to good jobs and other opportunities.  Children who are not reading at the appropriate level by 4th grade are less likely to advance their education beyond high school and are more likely to drop out of school all together.  United Way of Jackson County’s…

Keeping The Lights On and Food On The Table For Families In Need. We believe providing a family with a hand up when they are facing hardships gives them the opportunity to improve their situation.  Many Jackson County families are one crisis away from losing everything.  With your support we are able to fund the…