Maxine's Story
Maxine was using methamphetamines when she discovered she was pregnant last year. She had been struggling in the aftermath of…
Read MoreJoin us as an AmeriCorps VISTA member
Looking for a way to make a difference? United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region is seeking candidates…
Read MoreMercantile Bank Invests Tax Break in Flood Relief
Mercantile Bank of Michigan recently gave $7,500 to United Way BCKR to support the Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund from tax…
Read MoreSurviving Abuse, Finding Stability; Starting A New Life In Jackson
UNITED WE FIGHT for the financial stability of everyone in our community. With your support, we are able to mobilize…
Read MoreGet Your Diapers in a Bunch! Diaper Drive Starts May 1
For the second consecutive year, a massive volunteer effort will tackle a chronic need among low-income families by gathering 75,000…
Read MoreWarner Norcross + Judd is the 2017 Community Law Challenge Winner
If you’ve entered into downtown Kalamazoo from the east lately, chances are you’ve seen a glimpse of United Way’s 2017…
Read MoreJobSTAR Sets Course for Stronger Families & Community
by Ken Toll Two years ago, United Way unveiled a vision for our community and a bold goal to take…
Read MoreEducation and Employment Go Hand In Hand At Y.O.U.
There’s a common misconception that today’s teenagers aren’t interested in jobs, said Karen Carlisle, Director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.)…
Read MoreHelping Families Work Through Challenges
WE LIVE UNITED by helping at-risk youth become better students and helping struggling households find their stability. Much of the…
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