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
Kalamazoo and Jackson Expungement Fairs
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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Jackson Nonprofits Join JobSTAR Cohorts
JACKSON – Federal funds have made it possible for eight Jackson-area nonprofits to join JobSTAR, the business resource network led by UWSCMI. Launched in 2018, JobSTAR (Support, Talent And Retention)…
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Alyssa Stewart Reflects On UW Career
After a decade as a driving force in United Way’s work, Alyssa Stewart is moving on to a new challenge – but she is still a United Way champion. Stewart,…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Celebration: 2024
In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. Taking place each year on the…
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JobSTAR: Success Through Coaching
JobSTAR (Support Talent and Retention) is a resource for employers to help their employees overcome obstacles that may impede their ability to work. A Success Coach confidentially works with employees…
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Program Assistance Center: A Year in Review (2023)
JACKSON – The Program Assistance Center (PAC), run by United Way of South Central Michigan, administers Michigan Energy Assistance Program funding, providing households with direct energy assistance to pay heat…
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