Jackson County
IMPACT! Rebuilding After Trauma
Trauma can have terrible effects on families. Jackson County residents struggling with tough times are getting the help they need through Family Service & Children’s Aid‘s clinical counseling voucher program—a partnership we’re proud to help fund: With funding by United Way, FSCA ensures that families that have experienced traumatic events can get affordable mental health…
Read MoreIMPACT! Creating Economic Success
People don’t always think of United Way and building our local economy together, but guess what? It happens a lot! And when a local citizen can realize a long-held dream as a result, that’s even better! Here’s how our partnership with Lily Missions Center on financial literacy and management made both things happen: One of…
Read MoreIMPACT! Feeding a Family in Need
Food is essential to life, yet thousands of people right here in Jackson County don’t know where their next meal will come from. United Way partners with South Michigan Food Bank to make sure every person has access to food. South Michigan Food Bank serves eight counties in our region, supplying a network of local…
Read MoreIMPACT! Making a Family’s Life Better
Over a third of households countywide are single-parent households, nearly all of them female-led and many struggling financially. Those realities motivate Partial To Girls (PTG) to support underserved women and children in the Jackson area. Today’s story describes the many challenges these families face and how our partnership with PTG can make a family’s life…
Read MoreIMPACT! Touching a Single Life
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life for all of us. When the most vulnerable are affected, that’s where United Way partnerships make a powerful difference. Consider the story of an elderly woman, which came out of our investment in the Jackson Guardian Program through Family Service & Children’s Aid: “Norma” is an 80-plus-year-old that lives in…
Read MoreIMPACT! Helping ALICE Beyond a Barrier
ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This describes the thousands of Jackson County residents who fill jobs we count on every day, yet they struggle financially. One huge expense many of them face is child care. United Way is proud to collaborate with Child Care Network to provide scholarships that are making a huge…
Read MoreIMPACT! Giving Hope to Students
You know the old saying: “It takes a village.” That’s especially true for young people dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They benefit best when surrounded by caring champions. Fortunately, our partner Student Advocacy Center brings the right people together to help those students succeed: “Kayla,” a first grader with Autism Spectrum Disorder, was removed from…
Read MoreIMPACT! JUMPing into a Better Life
We’re proud of our partnership with Family Service & Children’s Aid’s JUMP program (Just Understand My Potential). JUMP provides at-risk juveniles with services to promote regular school attendance, employability, improved behavioral choices, better family relationships, and prevent future prosecution or recidivism. A 15-year-old client was referred to JUMP for substance use prevention and education. After…
Read MoreIMPACT! Finding Housing – and Trust
United Way is proud to collaborate with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County on the Trusted Advisors program. Trusted Advisors connect with Jackson County residents who are struggling and need someone they can rely on: “Sally” and her children had difficulty getting stable housing. They had been in the shelter, but their time there…
Read MoreIMPACT! Guiding Through Grief
Jackson County residents struggling with tough times can turn to Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties, a partner we’re proud to support thanks to your contributions. One of the toughest times happens when a parent loses a child. Thankfully, there’s hope: Margaret sought bereavement counseling after her youngest son was killed. Her son’s…
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