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! Mom and Baby Doing Fine
Education is a critical part of achieving financial stability for a lifetime. That’s a challenge for teenage parents, who struggle to balance childcare and learning. One of our partners, Hub…
Read MoreIMPACT! Trusted Advisors Encourage Vaccination
Being there for people who are struggling can make all the difference. Trusted Advisors, an initiative through the Great Start Collaborative, depends on individuals living in high-poverty areas who are…
Read MoreIMPACT! Young Life JUMPs Back on Track
The path to a financially stable and successful life begins in youth. We’re proud of our partnership with Family Service & Children’s Aid’s JUMP program (Just Understand My Potential), which…
Read MoreIMPACT! Family Experiencing Homelessness Builds a Brighter Future
Children who experience homelessness are far less likely to succeed in school. In fact, nationally only 64% of homeless students graduate high school. Our partnership with Lily Missions Center provides…
Read MoreMeet ALICE: Where We Go From Here
by Ken Toll This wraps up our blog series on the ALICE population. To read others in the series, go to our Meet ALICE page. There’s this puzzling perspective that…
Read MoreMeet ALICE: Health, Income are Deeply Connected
This is part of a series of blogs spotlighting the ALICE population and how our community can make a difference. Want to know how healthy you’ll be in your lifetime?…
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