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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County – Bigs in Schools

December 1, 2014

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Jackson County match at risk youth with positive role models, men and women who live and work in Jackson County.   As part of the Bigs…

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Family Service & Children’s Aid – Family Counseling Program

November 24, 2014

Family Service and Children’s Aid Family Counseling Program is nationally accredited, comprehensive mental/behavioral health program designed to improve emotional health by alleviating personal and interpersonal problems that create distress or…

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Family Service & Children’s Aid – Jackson County Guardian Services

November 17, 2014

Jackson County Guardian Services program provides Guardian and Conservator services to enrich the lives of incapacitated adults who are unable to protect their own interest and who are vulnerable to…

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JCISD – Early Truancy Intervention Program

November 10, 2014

The Jackson County Intermediate School District’s Early Truancy Intervention program provides home-based support services to families with elementary school-aged children, grades K-5, who have been referred by their elementary school…

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Project Access

November 3, 2014

Project Access provides enrolled patients access to primary health care, specialty care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, prescriptions and much more.  Those who are eligible for the program are able…

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The John George Home

October 27, 2014

The John George Home provides low-income housing for elderly men.  With funding from The United Way of Jackson County, The John George home is able to provide affordable housing, healthy…

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