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! Making A Family’s Life Better
Child care costs rate as one of the biggest expenses for working families. For a family that’s Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed (ALICE), child care can take as much…
Read MoreIMPACT! School, Home and In Between
Imagine a child from a homeless family facing a challenge as seemingly simple as getting to school. It’s not far-fetched; it’s happened right here in Jackson County. Fortunately, our support…
Read MoreIMPACT! Returning To Active Citizenship
After an offender has paid their debt to society, it’s important to help that person re-engage with life. That includes helping them embrace their role as a citizen of the…
Read MoreIMPACT! Counting on Financial Literacy
A key piece of becoming financially stable is learning how to manage a household budget. It’s not always simple, especially for those who were never taught how to do it.…
Read MoreIMPACT! Partial To Girls Helps Families Escape Homelessness
Women and families are the fastest-growing groups among those experiencing homelessness in the United States. Domestic violence, poverty and social inequities are factors driving this growth. Driving solutions, on the…
Read MoreGetting Back To The ‘New Normal’
by Ken Toll I’m looking forward to normal life—even if I’ve almost forgotten what “normal” looks like. Nearly 14 months ago, our whole world was upended by the tiniest of…
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