Teens in Jackson develop leadership skills while mentoring youth
JACKSON COUNTY – During a summer photo shoot atop a Jackson rooftop, the teen members of DRIP laughed with each…
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Breaking Down Barriers Early: Student Advocacy Center
JACKSON – Studies show that a quality education is a vital investment in a person’s lifelong success. That investment must…
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Perspective: Recovery Tide Isn’t Lifting All Boats
Editor’s Note: On this Labor Day, President & CEO Chris Sargent offers insights on the economic struggles of ALICE households…
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Building through Reading: Kalamazoo Literacy Council
At its core, Kalamazoo Literacy Council works to enhance the lives of adults by improving their reading, writing, spelling, and…
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How Gun Violence Affects The Whole Community
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
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
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
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
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
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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