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
PROVIDING 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…
Read MoreHELPING EVERYONE ACHIEVE GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Improving Relationships, Employment and Education Through Counseling For Low Income Individuals and Families. We are helping children, families and adults of Jackson County deal with mental and substance abuse issues. …
Read MoreHELPING FAMILIES BECOME FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT AND STABLE
Families in Jackson are getting ahead! Jackson’s working poor are getting their money back. United Way of Jackson County supports the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The Community Action…
Read MoreEMPOWERING WOMEN
The AWARE Shelter Provides Sanctuary & Counseling for Survivors of Domestic Violence Jackson’s AWARE shelter helps survivors of domestic violence heal and move forward with their lives. AWARE offers free…
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