RIGHTS, BASIC NEEDS & ABUSE! PROTECTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS
We believe Jackson’s most at-risk population should have their rights and access to their most basic needs protected. Your support…
SAFETY & STABILITY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
We believe women and children who are survivors of domestic violence should have the tools they need to have a…
A BOLD STEP TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY
Blog by Ken Toll My last two blogs touched on a new community vision, United Way’s focus on Financial Stability,…
MAKING JACKSON A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE
“I want to do what I can to help others. It’s as simple as that.” Ted Ykimoff is a longtime…
SO WHAT IS ‘FINANCIAL STABILITY’ ALL ABOUT?
Financial Stability has been one of United Way’s focus areas for years, along with Education, Health, and Capacity Building. But…
A VISION FOR COMMUNITY PROSPERITY
There’s an old, familiar proverb: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” When it comes to poverty, that proverb…
PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED TO JACKSON
“It’s Important to invest in our community.” Mindy Bradish-Orta has been a volunteer board member for the United Way of…
HELPING KIDS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Working parents have difficult decisions. Think about the single mom who is working multiple jobs just to stay ahead. She…
HELPING PEOPLE BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE
We believe that teaching individuals how to take control of their personal finances puts them on their pathway to financial…
SAVING OUR SENIOR WOMEN
We believe Jackson County’s older citizens should have their basic medical, nutritional and emotional needs met and a place they…