United Way BCKR office closure information

The United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo offices will be closed from Friday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 31, 2022.

Year-end donations: If you would like to make an end-of-the-year donation, credit card gifts can be made via our website, www.changethestory.org. Or checks may be mailed to our Kalamazoo office at 709 South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, 49007. Please note any envelope postmarked by December 31 will be considered a 2020 donation.

Small Business Support programs: Staff will be unable to provide technical assistance during the office closure. Any applications submitted in this timeframe will begin the review process on Jan. 3.

We will begin returning calls and messages on January 3 as our staff continues to work remotely during the pandemic. All of us at United Way hope you stay safe and healthy.

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