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
IMPACT! Little Steps to Homeownership
Owning a home can be both a heartfelt wish and a seemingly out-of-reach dream. Our partner, Community Action Agency, has developed a unique, community-based approach that empowers people to homeownership.…
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IMPACT! Building Bridges Back to Family
One of the most heartwarming outcomes of our partnership with Family Service & Children’s Aid and the Guardian Program is when families can reconnect. Here’s a story of how one…
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IMPACT! Keeping the Heat and Lights On
When families struggle financially, they face impossible choices. Feeding the kids or paying the rent may mean energy bills get shoved aside—until the lights and heat are at risk of…
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IMPACT! A Path Forward for Re-entering Citizens
We’re so proud to partner with the Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside, which helps formerly incarcerated citizens reconnect with life, employment and community. Here’s a hope-filled example of how partnership…
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IMPACT! Partnering to Change a Life
Dealing with mental health issues is a tough road to travel. Thankfully, Jackson County residents struggling with tough times can turn to Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties,…
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IMPACT! Being There for a ‘Little’
Someone who cares can make all the difference in a young life. Our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County transformed a youngster’s life at an early age—a…
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