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
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…
Read MoreHelping 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…
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