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

Family Service & Children’s Aid – Parent Education Program

September 15, 2014

The FSCA Parent Education Program is designed to assist parents in developing the skills necessary to positively influence their children through the parenting role.  The program provides parenting assessments to…

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative

September 4, 2014

Because of your donation to United Way of Jackson County area teens are advocating for pregnancy prevention with their peers.  The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is a community-wide effort led…

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Legal Services of South Central Michigan

August 19, 2014

LSSCM provides free civil legal assistance to low-income persons with emphasis on homelessness prevention, domestic violence prevention and assisting in accessing health care, food, and needs-based income programs.  The “Legal…

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Jackson County

August 11, 2014

A United Way of Jackson County Funded Program That Is Making A Difference For Generations To Come. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children between the ages of 5 and 18…

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Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee & Hillsdale Veteran’s Transportation Program

August 5, 2014

The mission of Catholic Charities of JLH is to make Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties healthier, more compassionate communities by empowering individuals with the capacity and the desire to improve…

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Jackson Friendly Home

May 7, 2013

The Jackson Friendly Home (JFH) is dedicated to providing quality healthcare to women over the age of 60, in a home-like atmosphere, which encourages independence.  The Home has a rich…

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