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

FIGHTING IN THE COURTS TO KEEP FAMILIES STABLE AND VICTIMS SAFE

June 8, 2015

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…

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AT-RISK YOUTH WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND

June 1, 2015

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…

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KIDS ARE COMMITTING TO BE DRUG FREE

May 18, 2015

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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Helping Struggling Families Prevail

May 11, 2015

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…

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Children Are Succeeding In Jackson

May 4, 2015

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…

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A Healthy Jackson Works & Learns

April 27, 2015

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…

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