Period Poverty Spurs New Program at Charitable Union
“Period poverty exists when a woman cannot access the necessary hygiene products needed during menstruation,” said Teresa Allen, Executive Director at Charitable Union. “The national data shows that 1 in 5 low-income women struggle to leave their homes during menstruation. We had no idea.”
Read More4-Star Rating Puts UWBCKR in Top 2% Nationally
For the ninth consecutive year, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest evaluator of charitable agencies, awarded United Way of the Battle…
Read MoreSTAR Awards, B.C. Community Volunteer Awards To Merge
The tradition of celebrating volunteerism in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will continue, with some exciting changes.
Read MoreFinding Stability Through Central Michigan 2-1-1
UNITED WE WIN by helping families and individuals who are struggling find their own path to stability. Each year, thousands…
Read MoreUnited for Equity in Jackson County
United for Equity in Jackson County by Ken Toll For a while now, you’ve read my blogs or heard me…
Read MoreAn Opportunity For Anyone To Regain or Maintain Their Financial Stability
WE LIVE UNITED by providing the opportunity for anyone in need to maintain or regain their stability. Central Michigan 2-1-1…
Read MoreEvery Child and Family Deserves An Opportunity To Succeed
UNITED WE FIGHT for the financial stability of every person in our community. Some students have unique obstacles they need…
Read MoreHelping Families Keep Their Homes
UNITED WE FIGHT FOR individuals and families of Jackson County who are vulnerable to homelessness. Because of your support, United…
Read MoreJobs, Homes and Financial Stability: See What Our Income Quarter is All About
When more than 530 jobseekers walked into United Way’s Career Life Expo last February, they found 83 employers ready to…
Read MoreFamily Health Center Employee Wins Sweepstakes Car
When Mary Lewis received her hard-earned bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University last Saturday, she thought that would be the…
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