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
An Opportunity For Anyone To Regain or Maintain Their Financial Stability
WE LIVE UNITED by providing the opportunity for anyone in need to maintain or regain their stability. Central Michigan 2-1-1 is a collaboration between United Way of Jackson County and…
Read MoreEvery Child and Family Deserves An Opportunity To Succeed
UNITED WE FIGHT for the financial stability of every person in our community. Some students have unique obstacles they need to overcome in order to maintain regular school attendance. When…
Read MoreHelping Families Keep Their Homes
UNITED WE FIGHT FOR individuals and families of Jackson County who are vulnerable to homelessness. Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County is able to resource a partnership…
Read MoreSaved From Neglect, United As a Family
WE LIVE UNITED by helping low-income individuals regain and maintain their financial stability. Many older adults in our community live without access to proper medical care or the most basic…
Read MoreA Legacy of Impact That Endures
A Legacy of Impact That Endures by Ken Toll I’ve been wearing United Way on my sleeve with an extra dose of pride lately. To be clear, I’m never less…
Read MoreCreating Stability and Self-Sufficiency in Jackson County
UNITED WE WIN by empowering low and moderate income households to develop their pathway to self-sufficiency. United Way of Jackson County fights for the financial stability for every person in…
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