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
Helping Families Regain Their Stability
UNITED WE WIN by helping families through the most difficult of times until they can regain a life of stability and success. United Way of Jackson County supports the Felician…
Read MorePartnership Drives Drop in Teen Pregnancies
A dramatic decline in teen pregnancies proves the power of partnership to tackle one of the biggest social challenges in Jackson County. “When teenagers become parents, they’re less likely to…
Read MoreSmall Needs With Huge IMPACT
UNITED WE FIGHT POVERTY! Families who are struggling shouldn’t have to choose between keeping the lights on or putting food on the table, or staying warm or filling their prescription,…
Read MoreCreating The Opportunity For Our Kids To Succeed
UNITED WE WIN by believing every child in our community should have the opportunity to succeed in school and helping those who are struggling to reach their full potential. United…
Read MoreAffordable Medication Leads To A Healthy Community
Food or life-giving medicine—which would you choose? United Way believes no one should have to make that choice. That’s why we partner with the FamilyWize drug discount program to…
Read MoreHelping Senior Men Who Cannot Help Themselves
We LIVE UNITED by ensuring our most vulnerable elderly citizens have housing and access to basic needs supports. Your support provides food, clothing, housekeeping, medication administration, financial management, community collaboration,…
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