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
A 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…
Read MoreA VISION FOR COMMUNITY PROSPERITY
There’s an old, familiar proverb: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” When it comes to poverty, that proverb has a dire—and often literal—meaning. As you read this, 18…
Read MorePROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED TO JACKSON
“It’s Important to invest in our community.” Mindy Bradish-Orta has been a volunteer board member for the United Way of Jackson County for roughly 6 years. Mindy always seems to…
Read MoreHELPING KIDS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Working parents have difficult decisions. Think about the single mom who is working multiple jobs just to stay ahead. She has three young children–two struggling in school, and a preschooler…
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