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

OVERHEAD OR IMPACT?

January 19, 2016

ADDRESSING THE MYTH by Ken Toll I ran into The Myth again.      This time it was in a Facebook post, but that’s not the only place I’ve encountered it.…

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HEALTHY FAMILIES ARE STABLE FAMILIES

January 11, 2016

Physically and Emotionally Healthy Families Tend To Be Financially Stable Families   We believe that if families are physically and mentally healthy they have a better chance at staying or…

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NEW VOLUNTEER DATABASE COMING SOON

December 21, 2015

Volunteer Center Unveils New Database    United Way is making some changes to its Volunteer Center aimed at streamlining the service, engaging more people and reducing costs. The outside-run database…

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THE IMPACT OF EE

December 14, 2015

IMPACT IS MADE EVERYDAY BY ENERGIZING EDUCATION! Kriss Giannetti is the Energizing Education Program Manager for United Way of Jackson County.  Recently she shared these comments with our United Way…

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OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEED PROTECTION AND HELP

November 30, 2015

Helping Those Who Can’t Help Themselves and Saving Them From Exploitation.   We feel it is important to protect Jackson’s most vulnerable citizens.  The Jackson County Adult Guardian Services program…

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WE WANT KIDS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

November 23, 2015

Success In School Translates To Kids Succeeding In Life! We want children to be successful in school so they can be successful in life.   By helping elementary students learn to…

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