Analysis of Governor Whitmer Budget Priorities FY 2027
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s FY ’26-’27 Executive Budget Recommendation was presented to a joint meeting of the Michigan Senate and House…
Cereal Sale Returns to Benefit Battle Creek
WK Kellogg Co and Post Consumer Brands are celebrating National Cereal Day a day early with a cereal sale offering…
Jackson Organizations Receive Disaster Relief Funding
In the fall of 2025, SNAP benefit delays prompted the activation of United Way of South Central Michigan’s Disaster Relief…
211: More Than A Number
Today, February 11 (2-11), we celebrate National 211 Day – an annual observance celebrating the three-digit number that helps millions…
Capital Area Child Care Coalition Receives Renewed Funding to Strengthen Regional Child Care System
The Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC), co-led by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), United Way of South Central…
Consortium Aims for Rapid Social Services Response When Disasters Strike Capital Area
A community disaster or crisis is never a question of “if,” but “when.” To better prepare, United Way of South…
Volunteers Sought as VITA Plans Free Tax Clinics
With the holiday season in full swing, many people are turning their thoughts to what comes after: tax season. United…
Local Nonprofits Combine Strengths To Expand Emergency Winter Shelter Services
Two local nonprofits combining their unique strengths means a safe and warm place to sleep for many unhoused people this…
Giving Tuesday 2025: Where You Can Give
Tuesday, December 2 marks the 13th annual Giving Tuesday. Started in 2012 by Henry Timms, Giving Tuesday is considered a…
UWSCMI Invests in Small Business. Here’s Why You Should Too.
Emily Olivares (she/her/ella) is the Associate Director of Small Business at UWSCMI. Here at United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI), we invest in…