Period Poverty Spurs New Program at Charitable Union

March 7, 2019

“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.”

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4-Star Rating Puts UWBCKR in Top 2% Nationally

March 5, 2019

For the ninth consecutive year, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest evaluator of charitable agencies, awarded United Way of the Battle…

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STAR Awards, B.C. Community Volunteer Awards To Merge

February 27, 2019

The tradition of celebrating volunteerism in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will continue, with some exciting changes.

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Finding Stability Through Central Michigan 2-1-1

February 18, 2019

UNITED WE WIN by helping families and individuals who are struggling find their own path to stability. Each year, thousands…

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United for Equity in Jackson County

February 12, 2019

United for Equity in Jackson County by Ken Toll For a while now, you’ve read my blogs or heard me…

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An Opportunity For Anyone To Regain or Maintain Their Financial Stability

February 5, 2019

WE LIVE UNITED by providing the opportunity for anyone in need to maintain or regain their stability. Central Michigan 2-1-1…

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Every Child and Family Deserves An Opportunity To Succeed

January 22, 2019

UNITED WE FIGHT for the financial stability of every person in our community. Some students have unique obstacles they need…

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Helping Families Keep Their Homes

January 7, 2019

UNITED WE FIGHT FOR individuals and families of Jackson County who are vulnerable to homelessness. Because of your support, United…

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Jobs, Homes and Financial Stability: See What Our Income Quarter is All About

January 2, 2019

When more than 530 jobseekers walked into United Way’s Career Life Expo last February, they found 83 employers ready to…

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Family Health Center Employee Wins Sweepstakes Car

December 19, 2018

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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