IMPACT! Making the Next Steps Possible

Sometimes a seemingly small barrier can be insurmountable for people who are struggling to succeed. It’s evidence of how complex the issues can be. Our partnership with AWARE Inc. helps victims of domestic violence get beyond barriers large and small. Here’s a great example: AWARE Residential Services worked with a survivor of domestic violence who…

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IMPACT! Removing Barriers to Work

Your local United Way spearheads a powerful tool that helps employers and employees alike succeed. JobSTAR (Support Talent and Retention) brings Success Coaches into participating workplaces to help employees connect to services and support programs to overcome challenges affecting job attendance and performance. Sponsoring partners and participating businesses fund the Success Coaches. The results include…

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IMPACT! Finding a Better Way for a Student

A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder may face tremendous challenges in succeeding in school. Fortunately, our support for the Student Advocacy Center’s Education Advocacy program is making a meaningful, measurable difference: Samantha is a six-year-old student struggling with behavior issues in school due to her Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Student Advocacy Center Advocate supported…

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IMPACT! Food Brings Renewal

Losing a loved one can be devastating. When you’re among those who struggle to put food on the table, the emotional and physical toll can become dangerous. Here’s how our partner at South Michigan Food Bank helped a client turn the corner from loss to joy: Duane is a client at a Fresh Food Distribution…

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IMPACT! A Young Life Recovering from Trauma

Trauma can have terrible effects on a person’s mental health. When the person is young, that impact can last a lifetime. 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: United Way funding helped a…

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IMPACT! Ensuring the Right Resources

When a victim of domestic violence realizes the danger and seeks help, it’s vital to have the resources to assist quickly. We invest in the residential services of AWARE Inc. to make sure those helps are available: AWARE, Inc. worked with a survivor of domestic violence through its residential services program. She came to the…

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IMPACT! Meeting Needs, Keeping Up

Trusted Advisors provide a crucial link to Jackson County residents who are struggling, including keeping them linked to case managers. Our partnership with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County supports this vital program. Here’s an example: “Mark” is a vulnerable adult that a Trusted Advisor works with on a regular basis. All of the…

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IMPACT! Movie Prompts Financial Happy Ending

For many people struggling financially, the pathway to a more stable life starts with learning how to manage what income they’re able to generate. Lily Missions Center provides financial management training through the support provide by United Way. Here’s an exciting success story that begins at the movies: A mother attended Lily Missions Center’s outdoor…

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IMPACT! Protecting a Senior’s Resources

Many people lack the financial resources to get legal help and defend their rights. Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is a United Way partner agency striving to make sure every person can tap legal assistance when needed, regardless of income. Here’s a story of how LSSCM kept a senior citizen from losing control…

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IMPACT! Student Makes JUMP to a Better Path

We’re proud of our partnership with Family Service & Children’s Aid’s JUMP program (Just Understand My Potential), which 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 student was referred to JUMP through a local Jackson County school district after…

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