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
NONPROFIT NETWORK – MAKING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
Stronger Nonprofits Means a Stronger Jackson The Nonprofit Network serves as a community collaborator and point of coordination for gathering and disseminating information that is important to nonprofits. The Network…
Read MoreELDERLY MEN HAVE A HOME IN JACKSON
Everyone should have a roof over their head, especially the elderly. Elderly men who would otherwise be homeless or in another type of desperate situation have a home at the…
Read MoreGIVING REFERRALS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP
If you are looking for assistance with a problem and don’t know where to turn, 2-1-1 is for you. When residents of Jackson County need help they call 2-1-1. Central…
Read MorePROVIDING COUNSELING FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST
Increasing Healthy Behaviors for Children and Adults. United Way of Jackson County funds counseling that addresses all types of circumstances including parent-child alienation, child behavior problems, child abuse and neglect,…
Read MoreJACKSON’S ELDERLY WOMEN HAVE A HOME
Food, Shelter, Health Care and Family We are making sure elderly women in Jackson are provided with meals, a roof over their head and baseline health care. The United Way…
Read MoreGIRLS LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND POSITIVE VALUES
Reaching Out To Girls Who Need It Most! Due to lack of transportation, funding or volunteer support, many girls who need the benefits of girl scouts are not able…
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