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
FEMA Grants Available; $460K To Tackle Hunger, Homelessness
United Way of South Central Michigan has been awarded $460,437 in federal funds to support local food and shelter assistance programs. The emergency funding is provided through the Emergency Food…
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Bethany Stutzman Named to Lead Jackson Role
JACKSON – Bethany Stutzman has been named Senior Director of Community Impact for UWSCMI. The long-time Jackson resident will also serve as site leader at UWSCMI’s Jackson office. Stutzman previously…
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Stabenow Support Lifts ALICE Initiative
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) successfully championed a $257,000 federal budget appropriation to support UWSCMI’s workplace initiative sustaining ALICE employees. United for ALICE@Work in Michigan is a business education and certification…
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‘Grateful and Humble’: COO Ken Toll Moving On
After more than two decades of United Way service, Chief Operations Officer Ken Toll is moving on. “Bringing together our three United Ways into the United Way of South Central…
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IMPACT! Defending the Most Vulnerable
When vulnerable people in our community face legal worries, they can’t count on winning the day like an episode of “Law & Order.” They need experts to defend their rights.…
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IMPACT! Inspiring Life and Advocacy
The Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside helps formerly incarcerated citizens reconnect with life, employment and community. We partner with them to support the Michigan Center for Youth Justice. The story…
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