Mission Report #3: ‘Engage Diverse People, Ideas and Resources’

October 14, 2019

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech to Congress urging support for putting an American crew…

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Mission Report #2: ‘Leading Shared Efforts’ Underscores Partnership

October 10, 2019

You probably tried this when you were a kid: Take a stick as thick as your little finger and see…

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Mission Report #1: ‘Drive Impact’ Directs Our Work

October 7, 2019

Drive impact by leading shared efforts that engage diverse people, ideas and resources. Powerful words. But what do they mean?…

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Why All This Talk About Trauma?

October 3, 2019

Editor’s note: Trauma shows up as a pervasive barrier to a person’s success in every one of United Way’s Impact…

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UWBCKR Joins Call to Increase Earned Income Tax Credit

September 26, 2019

United Way joined organizations from across Kalamazoo County urging state legislators to support Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to double…

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United Against Hunger To Tackle Food Insecurity

September 23, 2019

“Kids are always hungry, and it hurts me a little inside every time I have to tell them ‘no.’ ……

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VIDEO: ‘Living the United Way’

September 18, 2019

This month, United Way BCKR was proud to present a new video featuring Kinetic Affect that explores what United Way…

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Unified Kickoff Shares Impact Statewide

September 9, 2019

“United Ways: assemble!” Like The Avengers of movie fame, United Ways across Michigan, including United Way of the Battle Creek…

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Unified Kickoff Celebrates United Way’s Impact Statewide

September 6, 2019

“United Ways: assemble!” Like The Avengers of movie fame, United Ways across Michigan, including United Way of Jackson County, are…

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Itzel’s Story

September 5, 2019

La Academia Azteca is funded in part by United Way and aligns with our community goal of improving graduation rates by supporting the social and emotional well-being of students. The program utilizes Latinx volunteers from Western Michigan University and provides a safe space for students to explore their social, emotional and academic development in a culturally competent environment. The youth choose how they want to spend their time, which can include mentoring, tutoring, traditional dance, soccer and conversation focus groups.

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