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! Child Care Network Puts Families FIRST
Any way you slice it, childcare is costly and hard to find. It’s also one of the biggest barriers to consistent employment for ALICE families. With support from United Way,…
Read MoreUnited We Will: Setting Our Sights on Recovery
by Ken Toll The week after Independence Day, we did a soft reopening of our office. Our staff still mostly works from home, but a few come to the office…
Read MoreIMPACT! United Way Announces 2020 Local Investments to Drive Financial Stability
Continuing its work to build financially stable families, United Way of Jackson County announced it will invest $480,000 in 24 local programs and initiatives. “United Way strives for a community…
Read MoreIMPACT! Local Agencies Get Support for Food, Shelter, Utility Aid
United Way of Jackson County facilitated a grant process that provided $137,170 in federal funds to local organizations providing food, shelter and utility assistance to people in high-need areas. The…
Read MoreMore Good Tales: Tackling Needs During the Pandemic
Lives in Jackson County continue to be affected by COVID-19 and its fallout. At the same time, our community is stepping up to lessen the blow in countless ways. We’re…
Read MoreJackson Calling! And 2-1-1 Is Answering
2-1-1, the telephone line that connects people in need with resources to help, is proving its value once again in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Ladd Patnode, Central…
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