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
THE IMPACT OF EE
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…
Read MoreOUR MOST VULNERABLE NEED PROTECTION AND HELP
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…
Read MoreWE WANT KIDS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
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…
Read MoreGETTING 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…
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