Partnership Tackles Racial Disparities
When it comes to racial equity, our regional community can do better. By Sara Coppo, Guest Blogger “Whether it’s education,…
Improving The Quality Of Life For Struggling Families
WE LIVE UNITED by improving the quality of life for families and individuals of our community who are living at…
See What's Ahead in the Education Quarter
Last fall, United Way volunteers visited elementary schools in Battle Creek and Comstock to read and deliver books as part…
Building Healthy Families One Connection at a Time
Lee Gray and Amy Smith know how to build relationships. It’s a skill that has proven essential to the facilitation…
Youth United Way Inspires Students to Engage Deeply in Community
Members of Youth United Way are learning early just how much impact they can have on their community. The group,…
Fire Hub Shows Burning Passion for Community Impact
By Sara Coppo, Guest Blogger Even after its closing in 1983, Fire Station No. 4 has been a landmark in…
How to Rain on a Food Desert
A chilly downpour didn’t stop Kellogg volunteers from fighting hunger in Battle Creek. On June 9, community members came together…
Parchment Students Show Heart for Homeless
It began with a story and ended with a volunteer effort touching the lives of 600 homeless kids. Ninety students…
Preserving Our Commitment To Young Students of Jackson County
I want to let you know about some changes to Energizing Education (EE) — changes that will preserve EE’s commitment…
Community Effort Yields Thousands of Diapers for Babies
The count is in! During the first two weeks of May, the second annual United Way Diaper Drive brought in…