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 Struggling Families Prevail
Families receive the assistance they need to get back on their feet. Those who have fallen on hard times, for any number of reasons, are able to get a hand…
Read MoreChildren Are Succeeding In Jackson
Caring Adults Are Helping At Risk Youth Succeed! Some children do not get the support they need to be successful. Not all children have that positive role model in their…
Read MoreA Healthy Jackson Works & Learns
Healthy adults are able to keep their jobs, healthy children are able to learn and thrive in school. Healthy adults are able to keep their jobs, healthy children are able…
Read MoreHELPING GIRLS MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES
Empowering young girls to feel good about who they are and to make healthy choices. Kids raising kids has been an issue in Jackson for decades. Most teen moms rely…
Read MoreCreating Financial Independence in Jackson
Nearly 25,000 Jackson county households struggle to make ends meet (click on the ALICE Report on our home page). Many of the families that are facing financial difficulties can be…
Read MoreJackson School of the Arts
The mission of The Jackson School of the Arts (JSA) is to make the arts accessible to all children regardless of their financial means. United Way funds are used as…
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