Jackson County

The After School Program at the Lily Missions Center provides children with a safe environment where they can have fun, learn skills that enhance their school education and they can receive a well-balanced meal. The program operates during non-school hours.  It’s a safe place with structured activity providing physical, mental and emotional well-being for at…

The Breakout Drug Education Program provides school-based drug prevention education for middle and high school students during the school day.  The program uses evidence based strategies and curriculum that have proven to delay, reduce or eliminate alcohol and other drug use and increase healthy behaviors. 80% of students who have fully completed the program report…

There are times when many people need a hand up.  The Salvation Army is here to help during those times.  With funding through the United Way of Jackson County the Salvation Army in Jackson has been able to provide food, energy and housing assistance to low and moderate income Jackson County residents through their Basic…

The FSCA Parent Education Program is designed to assist parents in developing the skills necessary to positively influence their children through the parenting role.  The program provides parenting assessments to identify areas of strength and need.  Focus is on building empathy in children, fostering independence, developing age-appropriate expectations, maintaining appropriate roles, and using positive discipline…

Because of your donation to United Way of Jackson County area teens are advocating for pregnancy prevention with their peers.  The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is a community-wide effort led by the United Way of Jackson County and the Jackson County Health Department.  The mission of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is to reduce the…

LSSCM provides free civil legal assistance to low-income persons with emphasis on homelessness prevention, domestic violence prevention and assisting in accessing health care, food, and needs-based income programs.  The “Legal Services to Very Low Income Individuals and Families” program provides free civil legal assistance to very low income individuals and their families with an emphasis…

A United Way of Jackson County Funded Program That Is Making A Difference For Generations To Come. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children between the ages of 5 and 18 with caring adult mentors.  BBBS studies show improvements in Jackson area youth in reduction of drug and alcohol use, improvements in attitudes about and commitment…

The mission of Catholic Charities of JLH is to make Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties healthier, more compassionate communities by empowering individuals with the capacity and the desire to improve their quality of life. Since 1958, Catholic Charities of JLH has been leading the battle against the issues that plague so many in our neighborhoods. …

The Jackson Friendly Home (JFH) is dedicated to providing quality healthcare to women over the age of 60, in a home-like atmosphere, which encourages independence.  The Home has a rich history dating back to 1878 when the “Home of the Friendless” first opened its doors to orphans and widows of the Civil War.  Our current…