UWBCKR Statement: A Call to Live United
Never in American history have we faced an assault on our national values of the scale we saw on January 6, 2021. Neither in rebellion nor in wartime nor under unprovoked attack have the fundamental principles of our nation been so threatened, its institutions so terrorized. Such violence is inexcusable, and we at United Way condemn it unequivocally.
Read MoreMeet ALICE: How Much Does ALICE Earn?
This is part of a series of blogs spotlighting the ALICE population and how our community can make a difference.…
Read MoreUWBCKR Statement of Position on Harassment Allegations
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region is profoundly concerned by allegations reported by news media regarding sexual…
Read MoreMeet ALICE: ALICE in Michigan
This is part of a series of blogs spotlighting the ALICE population and how our community can make a difference.…
Read MoreMeet ALICE: Getting to Know ALICE
Looking at poverty rates doesn’t give the full picture of how many individuals and families in a community struggle to…
Read MoreUWBCKR Statement on Kalamazoo County Encampments
The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) supports the development and implementation of community wide plans to deliver housing services…
Read MoreNew Grant Program Supports Protective Measures for Kalamazoo Small Businesses
A new fund created through a partnership between the City of Kalamazoo and United Way will help city-based small businesses afford protective measures that keep workers and customers safe from COVID-19.
Read MoreMeet ALICE: We Have a Lot to Learn
by Ken Toll Maya Angelou once penned an essay titled, “I’ve Learned.” She offered some great nuggets of wisdom, including…
Read MoreThe Crucial Value of Change
Surviving and thriving aren’t rooted in strength or intelligence. They depend on the ability to change. That’s as true for…
Read MoreEquity Challenge makes ‘extremely powerful’ impact
“I’ve joined our anti-racism team at work.” “I’ll be more vocal when I encounter racism in everyday life.” “I commit…
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