United Way Sets Holiday Hours

December 19, 2018

United Way will have limited office hours during the upcoming holiday week. Our Battle Creek office will be closed Dec.…

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Making Holidays Brighter

December 12, 2018

Holiday preparation is in full swing at the Portage Community Center. Over the next few weeks, staff and volunteers will…

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#Faithfully United: Faith Community Answers Call to Action

December 6, 2018

A new partnership with the faith-based community drew together a diverse and enthusiastic group of volunteers. More than 50 people…

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Saved From Neglect, United As a Family

December 4, 2018

WE LIVE UNITED by helping low-income individuals regain and maintain their financial stability. Many older adults in our community live…

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Share Your Story: How Has United Way Touched Your Life?

November 30, 2018

This week, we’re sharing impact. We want you to know what a difference you have made in Battle Creek and…

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Taking Impact Personally

November 30, 2018

Chris Sargent, President & CEO, reflects personally on Impact Week 2018. Every now and then, someone asks what draws me…

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Impact Week: Reaching That First Birthday

November 29, 2018

When a community commits itself to safeguarding the health of its most vulnerable people, that means more babies—especially babies of…

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Impact Week: Hope Through Education

November 28, 2018

Benjamin Franklin was right: An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. It also delivers the greatest hope. That’s why…

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Impact Week: Fighting for Financial Stability

November 27, 2018

More than 1 in 3 households in our region are either in poverty or struggling to make ends meet. United…

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Impact Week: Ensuring a Safety Net

November 26, 2018

Just one unexpected event can send a family spiraling out of control. For people in crisis—a job loss, a sudden…

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