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
HELPING 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…
Read MoreFIGHTING IN THE COURTS TO KEEP FAMILIES STABLE AND VICTIMS SAFE
Legal Services To The Very Low Income Individual & Families Jackson’s most vulnerable population has access to legal services. Services that will help keep them in their homes and services…
Read MoreAT-RISK YOUTH WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND
Children are not falling behind, they are getting ahead! Children who lack structure and guidance after school are at greater risk for falling behind in their academics and are more…
Read MoreKIDS ARE COMMITTING TO BE DRUG FREE
Jackson County Teens Are Learning & Responding To The Right Information About Drugs & Alcohol. Jackson area teenagers are learning of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Not just what…
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