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
‘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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IMPACT! Rebuilding After Trauma
Trauma can have terrible effects on families. Jackson County residents struggling with tough times are getting the help they need through Family Service & Children’s Aid‘s clinical counseling voucher program—a…
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IMPACT! Creating Economic Success
People don’t always think of United Way and building our local economy together, but guess what? It happens a lot! And when a local citizen can realize a long-held dream…
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IMPACT! Feeding a Family in Need
Food is essential to life, yet thousands of people right here in Jackson County don’t know where their next meal will come from. United Way partners with South Michigan Food…
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