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Executive Leadership
Chris Sargent President & CEO Tim Bergsma Chief Financial Officer Jen Hsu-Bishop Chief Equity Officer Teresa Kmetz Chief Resource Development & Marketing Officer Alyssa Stewart Chief Impact Officer
Read MoreWorkplace Engagement
A strong community – one that is healthy, educated, financially stable and has support systems for those in crisis – pays dividends to business. Employees are happier and more satisfied with their jobs and life outside of work. Businesses are better able to retain their current workforce and attract high-quality employees. Engaging with United Way…
Read MoreStrategic Focus
Our newly merged United Way brings together the core values, cultures, and commitments of our three legacy organizations. We will: Address the most pressing social issues locally and regionally, especially those related to financial instability among marginalized and underrepresented people. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, embedding equity and antiracism throughout our work. Engage with local…
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Strategic Focus – A photo or two on this page Our newly merged United Way brings together the core values, cultures and commitments of our three legacy organizations. We will address the most pressing social issues locally and regionally, especially those related to financial instability among vulnerable children and families. We will…
Read MoreArea United Ways Announce Merger
New United Way Organization Will Maintain Local Presence, Staff, Investments The merger of three United Ways based in south and mid-Michigan will bring exciting new opportunities to the region while strengthening local impact and maintaining their local presence. The boards of directors for Capital Area United Way, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo…
Read MoreWays to Celebrate MLK Day 2022
In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as such. The MLK Day of Service calls for Americans…
Read MoreRFP for EDI contractor
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and our partners United Way of Jackson County (UWJC) and Capital Area United Way (CAUW) have been on individual equity journeys over the past several years. As we continue to increase our collaborative work as a partnership group, we are in search of a contractor that…
Read MoreYour Questions Answered
Your Questions Answered What differences will I see in my local United Way after the merger? Expand For the most part, you’ll see few changes. The same people will be doing the same work right in your community. Your local United Way will continue to use its current name for many local activities such as…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Leading With Our Values
It’s said that if you don’t hold fast to your values, whether in good times or bad, then your “values” are really just hobbies. At United Way, our values are fundamental. They drive every aspect of our work—who we are, what we do, how we interact with each other, and how we engage with our…
Read MoreCollaborative Effort Provides Safe Shelter
A collaborative effort among local nonprofits and government will provide safe shelter for up to 125 unhoused individuals currently staying at outdoor encampments in the area. Sara Jacobs, Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care Director, said the Hoteling Intervention Program (HIP) will offer up to 90 hotel rooms, plus meals, personal care items, case management support…
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