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

TPPI – Creating a Positive Future for Girls in Jackson

October 19, 2015

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,…

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LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN – KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE, HEALTHY AND IN HOMES

October 12, 2015

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…

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ABUSE COALITION SPREADS ITS WINGS!

October 5, 2015

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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NONPROFIT NETWORK – MAKING A STRONGER COMMUNITY

September 21, 2015

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…

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ELDERLY MEN HAVE A HOME IN JACKSON

August 24, 2015

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…

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GIVING REFERRALS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP

August 17, 2015

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…

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