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! Learning to Cope
Once the people who have faced domestic violence get into safer surroundings, the process of healing begins. That healing includes learning to cope and being equipped to avoid violence in…
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IMPACT! Back to School Makes a Difference
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many students into a virtual classroom. While that worked fine for some, others struggled to keep pace. Our partnership with the Student Advocacy Center provided a…
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IMPACT! Housing for the Formerly Incarcerated
Housing is a basic need and a crucial right in American society. Yet many people who have been incarcerated in the past struggle to get a home, even after they’ve…
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IMPACT! UW & Labor Partnership Delivers
The start of a new year is my favorite time to pause and reflect on the successes and setbacks of the last year. It doesn’t need to be said that…
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IMPACT! Tackling Trauma in Teens
Mental health can be influenced in many ways—traumatic events, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, and much more. Jackson County residents struggling with issues like these can connect to counseling services…
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IMPACT! Food Access Lifts Families
About one of every eight people in Jackson County—that’s more than 20,000 people—is food-insecure, according to Feeding America. United Way believes no one should have to worry where their next…
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