IMPACT! Finding Hope Beyond Addiction

November 11, 2019

Achieving a financially stable life isn’t just about money. Many people face barriers that keep them from believing in a…

Call to Advocate: Another SNAP Change Will Create More Hungry Families

November 11, 2019

While some may raise concerns about how SNAP is administered, kicking millions of people out of the program isn’t the answer. It will hurt struggling families, especially the older adults and children.

Jesse’s Story

November 7, 2019

Jesse has places to go. And now, he has a way to get there.

New Grant to Catalyze Giving in Communities of Color

November 5, 2019

The grant, part of WKKF’s Catalyzing Community Giving initiative, will allow UWBCKR to work with leaders from communities of color in Battle Creek to create philanthropic activities that impact their communities more effectively.

IMPACT! Tackling Trauma

November 4, 2019

Research shows that trauma has lifelong effects. Even trauma experienced by a young child can influence that person well into…

IMPACT! Building the Pathways Early

October 28, 2019

The first steps on the pathway to financial stability begin in childhood. That’s where people can build a foundation for…

IMPACT! Finding a Safe and Secure Future

October 21, 2019

We live in a tough and dangerous world. Sometimes that puts families at risk. Fortunately, United Way invests in and…

Volunteers Unite to Tackle Hunger – 100,000 Times!

October 16, 2019

With bells, cheers and upbeat music, more than 300 volunteers put together 100,000 meals in two hours to feed hungry…

IMPACT! Feeding The Hungry Gives Hope

October 14, 2019

Helping people develop a pathway to financial stability sometimes means getting them through a time of crisis. Perhaps no crisis…

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…