Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Celebration: 2024

January 8, 2024

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

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You See Me: Year in Review 2023

December 26, 2023

2023 was a year to remember for United Way of South Central Michigan. As we reach the end of this…

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JobSTAR: Success Through Coaching

December 13, 2023

JobSTAR (Support Talent and Retention) is a resource for employers to help their employees overcome obstacles that may impede their…

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‘Superpower’ Kellanova Wins Social Impact Award

December 1, 2023

DETROIT- Many gathered at the Fox Theater the night of Nov. 28 as Steve Cahillane, Chairman, President & CEO of…

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Help Us Show Love to our Nonprofit Community on #GivingTuesday

November 27, 2023

To celebrating Giving Tuesday 2023, we’d like to share the love we’ve been given by turning the spotlight on another group of stakeholders that is absolutely critical to building stronger communities – our nonprofit partners.

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Program Assistance Center: A Year in Review (2023) 

November 21, 2023

JACKSON – The Program Assistance Center (PAC), run by United Way of South Central Michigan, administers Michigan Energy Assistance Program…

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Request for Proposal: Public Policy Planning/Government Relations Facilitation

October 30, 2023

TO:  Prospective Bidders FROM:  United Way of South Central Michigan CONTACT:  Lyonel LaGrone II (he/him), Community Impact Director RE:  Request for Proposal (RFP)…

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Day 21: Take Action

October 30, 2023

Take Action Congratulations on completing the 21-Day LGBTQIA+ Equity Challenge. Talking about systems of oppression, exploring our own privilege, and…

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Day 20: Reflection

October 27, 2023

Reflection Today’s opportunity is to take time to reflect on your experience with this challenge. Research shows that a critical…

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Day 19: Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation

October 27, 2023

Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation 501 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced in the United States during the 2023 legislative session. These include bills…

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