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
Jackson County Families Deserve A Stress Free and Financially Secure Life
United Way of Jackson County wants to help struggling families develop their pathway to financial stability and success. Your support allows UWJC to fund Financial Stability Workshops through the Community…
Read MoreDealing With Trauma Leads To Stability
For individuals who feel as if their life if spiraling out of control, we offer help and an opportunity to regain their stability. Through your support, United Way of Jackson…
Read MoreHelping Families Achieve Stability
When families fall upon hard times, we need to help them get back on their pathway to financial stability and success. Your gifts to United Way of Jackson County allows…
Read MoreLess Stress, More Stability. Leading Families Toward Success.
We want struggling families to become financially stable, and we want their children to succeed in school. Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County can provide funds for…
Read MoreHelping Kids Stay Healthy Helps Families Remain Stable
Last week we introduced you to V-CHAP, which stands for Virtual Children’s health Access Program. Click here for last week’s blog. V-CHAP is an evidence-based model that improves the quality…
Read MoreWhich Would You Choose: Medicine or Food?
It’s a horrible choice that many in our community must make. Some 36% of households in Jackson County are living at or near poverty, according to the most recent ALICE…
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