Photo shows a mural on the side of the building with an image of a tree and the name Cristo Rey Community Center.

Partner Spotlight: One Center, One Community, Many Services

January 24, 2023

LANSING – Since 1968, Cristo Rey Community Center has played an important role in providing vital services to the Capital…

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Seeding Leaders Mini-Grant Applications

January 18, 2023

UWSCMI provided nine $2,000 Seeding Leaders mini-grants in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, intended to support the wellness, leadership, and/or professional…

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‘Grateful and Humble’: COO Ken Toll Moving On

January 17, 2023

After more than two decades of United Way service, Chief Operations Officer Ken Toll is moving on. “Bringing together our…

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Creating Healthy Communities in Northwest Lansing

January 16, 2023

LANSING – With its dedicated team of staff members and volunteers, Northwest Initiative supports the communities bordering the Grand River…

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Graphic noting Our Values, which are Equity, Community, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Results.

Embracing Our Values: The Heart of It All

January 13, 2023

This is the last in a three-part series exploring UWSCMI’s recently adopted vision, mission and values. You can find them…

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A photo shows a hand with a pen writing down figures next to a calculator. Words over top of the image read: VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Get help with your tax returns

January 12, 2023

They say there are two things certain in life, and one of them pops up every year: income taxes. If…

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Graphic of people huddling next to the words of our mission: We bring together the people, ideas and resources to lead with our communities and creating a flourishing, equitable life for everyone. A box has the words of Our Path: Our work lifts our local communities by reducing racial and economic disparities; addressing the needs of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in financial stability, education, health, and basic needs; and creating opportunities for every person to reach their full potential.

Embracing Our Mission: What We Do

January 11, 2023

This is the second in a three-part series exploring UWSCMI’s recently adopted vision, mission and values. You can find them…

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Continuum of Care

Volunteers Needed for Point-in-Time Count

January 10, 2023

KALAMAZOO – The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care is seeking volunteers to help us conduct the unsheltered portion of the…

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Graphic of people surrounding Our Vision, which is strong, caring communities where every person is valued, thriving and connected for the common good.

Embracing our Vision: Where We’re Going

January 9, 2023

This is the first in a three-part series exploring UWSCMI’s recently adopted vision, mission and values. You can find them…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: 2023

January 6, 2023

In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a…

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