Youth United Way Launches RFP
Coming together to make a difference in our community through the empowerment of youth. That mission statement gets to the…
Preventing Teenage Pregnancies and Keeping Girls In School
We believe reducing the number of teenage mothers in our community is just one step of many in creating a…
The Dream for Racial Healing
Matt Lynn, Director of Community Impact, shares his perspective on race in light of the first National Day of Racial…
Honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
United Way honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our offices in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo…
We Believe Troubled Teens Can Be Redirected
We believe in second chances. We believe troubled teens who are going down the wrong path can be redirected. We…
Keeping The Heat On
With 41 percent of local households in or near poverty, it’s easy for many families to get behind on their…
Ensuring A Stable Tomorrow By Investing In Our Youth Today
We believe we can eliminate poverty in our community, in part, by preparing struggling students to succeed in school. Our…
Stability For Our Greatest Generation
We believe elderly men who have been abused, neglected or unable to care for themselves deserve an affordable home where…
All Our Kids Need To Be Confident & Strong
We want to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty in Jackson County. We envision a community rich in opportunities to…
Sweepstakes Winner Gets Surprise of a Lifetime
At Western Michigan University, the magic of winning isn’t limited to the Cotton Bowl bound Bronco football team. Kim LaViolette,…