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! 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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IMPACT! Someone’s Got Your Back
Adults sometimes need a guardian who has their back. Family Service & Children’s Aid, a United Way partner, makes that possible through their Jackson Guardian Program: Charlie is a 75-year-old…
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IMPACT! Transforming a Young Life
We’re incredibly proud to work 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…
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IMPACT! Personal Stories of Change
We’re always excited to share these stories of IMPACT! every week, but do you know who tells the stories better than we ever could? The people whose lives are changed.…
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