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Building through Reading: Kalamazoo Literacy Council

August 29, 2023

At its core, Kalamazoo Literacy Council works to enhance the lives of adults by improving their reading, writing, spelling, and…

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Jen Heymoss, VP for Initiatives & Public Policy at Kalamazoo Community Foundation, discusses the Blueprint For Peace during an interview with NowKalamazoo.

How Gun Violence Affects The Whole Community

August 23, 2023

KALAMAZOO — Many people think gun violence is something that happens “elsewhere” — some other community, some other school, some…

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Catching the Dream: A Name That Speaks for Itself

August 15, 2023

Since 2021, Catching the Dream Learning Center has been providing educational services to Burmese American children ages 0-5 as they…

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Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget Signed with Significant Investments for ALICE

July 14, 2023

United Way of South Central Michigan applauds the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer for successfully negotiating a final state budget…

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Connection Corner: Partial to Girls

June 30, 2023

JACKSON – Over a third of households countywide are single-parent households, nearly all of them female-led and many struggling financially.…

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Analysis: Cost of Essentials Outstrips Inflation, Making Things Even Tougher for ALICE

June 28, 2023

The cost of six household essentials in Michigan has risen at a faster clip than inflation, leaving low-wage workers priced…

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Sargent Named Communicator of the Year

June 22, 2023

M&C Wins Silver Award Chris Sargent, President and CEO for United Way of South Central Michigan, earned honors from the…

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UWSCMI Announces Federal Grants for Food, Shelter, Utilities

June 22, 2023

United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) facilitated a grant process that provided $460,437 in federal funds to local organizations…

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Juneteenth in UWSCMI 2023

June 9, 2023

We all know what July 4 means to this country, but did you know about our nation’s other day of independence? …

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The Power of Financial Literacy: Lily Missions Center

June 6, 2023

JACKSON – An essential part of being financially stable involves learning to manage a budget. That’s a skill that isn’t…

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