Partnership Drives Drop in Teen Pregnancies

September 27, 2017

A dramatic decline in teen pregnancies proves the power of partnership to tackle one of the biggest social challenges in…

Small Needs With Huge IMPACT

September 20, 2017

UNITED WE FIGHT POVERTY! Families who are struggling shouldn’t have to choose between keeping the lights on or putting food…

Marion's Story

September 19, 2017

Marion’s Story: Making a Change Watching Marion play basketball, talk about his favorite foods or joke around with friends, it’s…

Nurturing a Love of Reading

September 15, 2017

The grin on Susan Caswell’s face perfectly mirrored that of 120 kids around her. “You can do all the interventions…

Gryphon Place 2-1-1 Answers the Call During Hurricane Crisis

September 14, 2017

As much of the southeastern United States braced for Hurricane Irma late last week, local 2-1-1 specialists were making preparations…

United Way Takes Over Michigan

September 12, 2017

Michigan United Ways are taking over the state this week to send a message: To live better, we must LIVE…

Retreats Offer Self-Care Tools to Alleviate Secondary Trauma

September 7, 2017

Lindsey Neal is no stranger to the practice and benefits of mindfulness. A former massage therapist who now teaches Spanish…

Turning Readers Into Leaders: Book Drive Goal Set at 15,000

September 6, 2017

Children who read well tend to succeed in school. That fact has led United Way of the Battle Creek and…

Giving Back is a Union Tradition

August 30, 2017

As Labor Day approaches, many workers are looking forward to a three-day weekend. It’s a great time to recognize that…

Creating The Opportunity For Our Kids To Succeed

August 30, 2017

UNITED WE WIN by believing every child in our community should have the opportunity to succeed in school and helping…