Jackson County

Outpatient Counseling Supported By United Way   We believe that when adults and kids are mentally healthy, they are better able to learn, work and have a positive outlook for their future.  Your support of United Way of Jackson County makes outpatient counseling programs possible for individuals who would otherwise not have access.  Last year,…

Advocating For Those Who Can’t For Themselves We believe Jackson’s most vulnerable citizens need protection from exploitation, neglect or injury. Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County is able to fund an Adult Guardian Services program. Incapacitated adults who are unable to protect their own interests have a Guardian appointed to make major…

Children Who Are Paired with Caring Adults Are Likely to Grow Up and Be Successful Caring Adults Themselves. We believe mentally and physically healthy kids will grow up to be mentally and physically healthy adults who are able to get a job, keep a job and contribute to our community.  When you support United Way…

Rhonda Learned How To Be Financially Stable We believe that enhancing the financial skills of those with low to moderate incomes will benefit all of Jackson County.  When you support United Way of Jackson County we are able to fund financial stability workshops at the Community Action Agency.  Through these workshops people who are struggling…

Healthy People Stay Employed! We believe that if people of have access to basic health care they have a better chance of staying healthy, and healthy people continue working. Because you give to United Way of Jackson County we can support Project Access. The Project Access program is a community partnership that coordinates health care…

Supporting Legal Services Programs That Prevent Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Fill Basic Needs. We believe when families and individuals with low income have access to legal advice and services they will be positively impacted in the areas of basic needs, housing and safety.  Because of you, we can support this type of program through Legal…

A Strong Jackson Starts With Our Youth We believe in providing “at risk” youth with a safe and nurturing after school environment to prepare them for success in school, which will in turn prepare them for success in life. United Way of Jackson County supports the After School Program at the Lily Missions Center. Mentors…

Empowering Our Youth To Stay On The Right Path Healthy kids stay in school and learn.  We believe children who complete their education will grow up to be young adults who will contribute to our society.  By supporting United Way of Jackson County you are helping teach children how to stay healthy through the Breakout…

Kids Get Great Early Education, Parents Can Keep Their Job. Everyone Wins! We believe that children who have access to quality early education will succeed in school, and by helping struggling families afford child care we will improve their financial future.  We provide financial assistance to the FIRST Family Support Program through the Child Care…

Central Michigan 2-1-1, Playing A Major Role in the Flint Water Crisis.  The call center is located here in Jackson and it services nine counties, including Genesee.  For several months Central Michigan 2-1-1 has been assisting Flint residents in many ways including helping to schedule water deliveries, directing people to lead testing sites, providing info…