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
DAY OF CARING EVENT ON THE HORIZON!
Click here to see Day of Caring opportunities! Volunteering has always been a central pillar to the United Way mission. Now more than ever we see the need to rally…
Read MoreHELPING CHILDREN TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE
We want kids who are facing adversity to reach their fullest potential. By supporting United Way of Jackson County we are able to fund site based mentoring through Big Brothers,…
Read MoreA SACRED DUTY: EARNING YOUR TRUST
Trust, it’s been said, takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. No one is more keenly aware of that truism than we in the nonprofit…
Read MoreDEDICATED TO IMPROVING JACKSON
“Being united to make positive changes in our community.” That’s what LIVE UNITED means to board member and Women’s Leadership Council Chair Melissa Callison. Melissa is the Director of Legal…
Read MoreGIVING TROUBLED TEENS DIRECTION
We believe that by providing guidance to children who are in trouble will help keep them in school and improve relationships in their home. Because of your support we are…
Read MoreREDUCING THE NUMBER OF TEEN MOMS IN OUR COMMUNITY
We believe improving awareness about teen pregnancy prevention reduces the number of young girls getting pregnant. Some 70% of teen mothers do not finish high school, and 75% remain single…
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