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
Good Tales From a Crisis: Changing Lives Together
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic is tragic. People have died; more likely will. Others are sick, or will be soon. Thousands right here in Jackson County are losing…
Read MoreIMPACT! Hope in the Midst of a Pandemic
Some of the most at-risk people in Jackson County are living two weeks in the past. That’s not the premise of a science fiction story. It’s reality for those who…
Read MoreBecause That’s What We Do: A Snapshot of Jackson County’s Compassion
By Ken Toll One look at that photograph wiped away my fatigue and anxiety. Nine people stand in the neat, brightly lit lobby of a local hotel. One of them…
Read MoreIMPACT! Action Changes a Teen’s Life
Teenage years should be full of fun, learning and growth as they prepare for adulthood. Sadly, for many it can be a time of crisis—and that can set them up…
Read MoreIMPACT! Bringing Tax Dollars Home
Imagine the impact on local families and the local economy when every resident gets the tax refund they deserve! Yet “doing your taxes” is stressful, confusing and time-intensive. For families…
Read MoreIMPACT! Caring for Our Children
Nothing is more precious than our children. They’re the future of our community and of our world. They also require compassionate, stable care—and that often presents problems for working (or…
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