STAR Award Nominations Are Now Open
The nomination period is now open for the 2019 STAR Awards, celebrating volunteers in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. We, along…
UW Honored for Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
United Way’s support and advocacy for the survivors of sexual violence earned us special recognition. Bronson Healthcare’s Sexual Assault Services…
Meeting ALICE
by Ken Toll There’s a quote from the classic book, Alice in Wonderland: “It’s no use going back to yesterday,…
Talking about ALICE
Let’s talk about ALICE. Let’s talk about what it means to be Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Let’s talk…
Improving and Changing Lives In Our Community
UNITED WE FIGHT for the financial stability of every person in Jackson County. It’s understood that no one can improve…
5 Ways to Grow Passionate Readers
Learning to read is a big milestone in a young student’s life, and an important one. In fact, United Way…
Career Life Expo Shines in Year Two
Employers, nonprofits and jobseekers found the tagline for the Career Life Expo rang true: It’s more than a job fair.
Still Struggling: ALICE Report Shows 40% at Risk Financially
Four of every 10 households in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region are either in poverty or barely getting by…
Career Life Expo Nears; Volunteers Sought
The Career Life Expo brings many opportunities for people looking for work and for people looking to volunteer. The Career…
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.”