Catching the Dream: A Name That Speaks for Itself
Since 2021, Catching the Dream Learning Center has been providing educational services to Burmese American children ages 0-5 as they…
Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget Signed with Significant Investments for ALICE
United Way of South Central Michigan applauds the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer for successfully negotiating a final state budget…
Connection Corner: Partial to Girls
JACKSON – Over a third of households countywide are single-parent households, nearly all of them female-led and many struggling financially.…
Analysis: Cost of Essentials Outstrips Inflation, Making Things Even Tougher for ALICE
The cost of six household essentials in Michigan has risen at a faster clip than inflation, leaving low-wage workers priced…
Sargent Named Communicator of the Year
M&C Wins Silver Award Chris Sargent, President and CEO for United Way of South Central Michigan, earned honors from the…
UWSCMI Announces Federal Grants for Food, Shelter, Utilities
United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) facilitated a grant process that provided $460,437 in federal funds to local organizations…
Juneteenth in UWSCMI 2023
We all know what July 4 means to this country, but did you know about our nation’s other day of independence? …
The Power of Financial Literacy: Lily Missions Center
JACKSON – An essential part of being financially stable involves learning to manage a budget. That’s a skill that isn’t…
Support in Later Years: Jackson Guardian Program
JACKSON – As people age, they can face a lot of health issues that leave them unable to care for…
See Photos from the Women United Lighting the Path Luncheon with AG Dana Nessel
Dozens of community members attended United Way of South Central Michigan’s 22nd Annual Lighting the Path Luncheon on May 3,…