Our History

For nearly 90 years, United Way of Jackson County has been mobilizing people, organizations and funds to create a community rich in opportunities to eliminate poverty and allow all people to achieve financial stability and success.

Today, UWJC is part of an impact-driven regional organization: United Way of South Central Michigan, formed in 2022 through a merger with UWJC, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and Capital Area United Way.

Jackson News & Updates

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A Statement from United Way of South Central Michigan

January 29, 2025

On January 27, the President issued an Executive Order halting payments from federal grants and loans to nonprofit and government programs nationwide. Described as temporary to allow the Administration time…

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UNITED IS THE WAY HOME: Cooking up a Future for Jackson Youth

January 27, 2025

Note: During the month of February, United Way is mobilizing to raise dollars for initiatives and programs that address homelessness and housing insecurity. By making a gift today, you can…

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Empowering Families, Brightening Futures: The Impact of UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center

November 21, 2024

UWSCMI’s Program Assistance Center (PAC) does more than help light up houses through utility assistance; they also light up lives.  Take Jackie.* When she called PAC to address her past-due…

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ALICE Report: Financial Hardship Rises

May 22, 2024

Today the Michigan Association of United Ways, in collaboration with United For ALICE, Consumers Energy Foundation and local United Ways statewide, released an updated report on financial hardship among Michigan…

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FEMA Grants Bring $466K For Local Relief

May 20, 2024

UWSCMI facilitated a grant process that provided $466,232 in federal funds to local organizations providing food, shelter and utility assistance to people in high-need areas. The emergency funding was announced…

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Kalamazoo and Jackson Expungement Fairs

March 27, 2024

Use the links below to register for the upcoming Expungement Fairs in Kalamazoo and Jackson, hosted by Nation Wide. Jackson: https://bit.ly/3vALcAE Kalamazoo: https://bit.ly/3vqcud7

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