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
KEEP JACKSON HEALTHY, MAKE JACKSON PROSPEROUS!
We believe all people should have the opportunity to embrace a healthy lifestyle so they can live, work and succeed. Your support has made it possible to remove obstacles that…
Read MoreRIGHTS, BASIC NEEDS & ABUSE! PROTECTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS
We believe Jackson’s most at-risk population should have their rights and access to their most basic needs protected. Your support allows United Way of Jackson County to fund Legal Services…
Read MoreSAFETY & STABILITY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
We believe women and children who are survivors of domestic violence should have the tools they need to have a life of safety, stability and success. Your support has made…
Read MoreA BOLD STEP TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY
Blog by Ken Toll My last two blogs touched on a new community vision, United Way’s focus on Financial Stability, and the impact of poverty and near-poverty on people and…
Read MoreMAKING JACKSON A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE
“I want to do what I can to help others. It’s as simple as that.” Ted Ykimoff is a longtime volunteer with United Way of Jackson County. For 22 years…
Read MoreSO WHAT IS ‘FINANCIAL STABILITY’ ALL ABOUT?
Financial Stability has been one of United Way’s focus areas for years, along with Education, Health, and Capacity Building. But given how often people ask me what it means, I…
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