Fighting Elderly Abuse, Neglect, and Homelessness In Our Community

November 21, 2017

UNITED WE FIGHT for the safety and stability of the vulnerable in Jackson County. Your support provides quality assisted living…

Making Every Week 'Impact Week'

November 20, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] President & CEO Chris Sargent reflects on our coverage of Impact Week and how United Way is…

Melrose's Story

November 17, 2017

Impact Week: Ensuring a Safety Net

November 17, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] United Way’s regional vision is ambitious: a vibrant community where all people realize their full potential. Getting…

Impact Week: Healthy Food, Healthy Families

November 16, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] For one Battle Creek woman, a single working mother with two young children, simply getting to the…

Impact Week: Saving More Babies

November 16, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] Infant mortality is more than a measure of babies’ health; it’s a sign of a community’s commitment…

Jackie's Story

November 15, 2017

Impact Week: Jackie’s story IMPACT WEEK Jackie Hobson drove past Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Service at just the right time. Her…

Impact Week: Building Financial Stability

November 15, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] More than 1 in 3 households in our region are either in poverty or struggling to make…

Impact Week: Connecting With Early Readers

November 14, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] After finishing as a guest reader at New Genesis Learning Center, Amie Meints was nearly bowled over…

Impact Week: Making Progress in Education

November 14, 2017

[su_label type=”info”]IMPACT WEEK[/su_label] Education is called the “passport to the future.” United Way partners and programs strive to make sure…