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
GETTING KIDS OUT OF TROUBLE AND IN SCHOOL
Identifying Their Needs and FIXING THE PROBLEM! We feel it is important for at-risk youth to stay out of trouble and in school. Because you give to United Way of…
Read MoreONE STEP TO ENDING POVERTY
Making Sure Our Kids Are Succeeding In School Children succeeding in school is one step in breaking Jackson’s multi-generational poverty cycle. Because you give to United Way we can support…
Read MoreACTIVE KIDS ARE HEALTHY KIDS
Jackson School of the Arts Dance for a Healthier Jackson Active children are healthy and perform better in school. We also believe it’s important for children to have access to…
Read MoreTPPI – Creating a Positive Future for Girls in Jackson
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Bringing a Message of Hope and Encouragement to Jackson Teens. One hundred more at-risk youth in the City of Jackson will receive abstinence education, service learning,…
Read MoreLEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN – KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE, HEALTHY AND IN HOMES
Helping Those Who Need It The Most! The mission of LSSCM is to provide free civil legal assistance to low income persons with an emphasis on homelessness prevention, domestic violence…
Read MoreABUSE COALITION SPREADS ITS WINGS!
Jackson County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition leaves United Way of Jackson County and is now a part of the Health Improvement Organization. By Ken Toll – President and CEO of…
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