From fixing cars and painting sheds to planting flowers and cleaning windows, more than 300 Calhoun County high school students took on a wide variety of volunteer projects on May 17. The students, from 10 different schools and organizations, gathered at Full Blast for our 11th Annual Youth Day of Caring before deploying to 19 […]
Nearly one million Michigan children live in households that can’t afford basic necessities, with stark differences based on race and ethnicity, according to new research released by United Way. Click below to get the full story on our United Way of South Central Michigan website.
More than 50 business leaders representing companies across Battle Creek and Kalamazoo gathered last month to learn about childcare challenges and steps the business community can take to help solve them. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, in partnership with KC Ready 4’s and Pulse at the W.E Upjohn Institute for Employment […]
These funds can be used on innovative or existing programming based on the strategies below: Community Vaccination Mobilization and Outreach Events (virtual/in person) Vaccination communication strategies and educational materials. Removal of barriers for vaccination Provision of incentives to entice vaccinations. With the pandemic disproportionality impacting certain populations, organizations serving the Priority Populations below will be […]
A grant program unveiled last month will bring $500,000 in relief to 100 Kalamazoo microbusinesses dealing with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each of the businesses will receive $5,000 through the Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants (KMEG) program, a partnership between the City of Kalamazoo and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. […]
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) has long invested in critical basic needs services and infrastructure across the region. We partner with businesses and their employees year-round to tackle our community’s toughest issues, including how we best support our growing ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). The UWBCKR Small Business […]
Patrese Griffin, a champion of fair housing concerns in the Kalamazoo area, has been named Director of the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care. “The CoC and and United Way of South Central Michigan are thrilled to welcome Patrese to the team,” said Alyssa Stewart, UWSCMI Chief Impact Officer. Griffin brings a passion for housing advocacy… […]
United Way of South Central Michigan (Battle Creek Kalamazoo Region) and Gryphon Place are honored to recognize 19 individuals or groups of volunteers who were nominated for the 2022 STAR Awards. The STAR (Sharing Time and Resources) Celebration and Community Volunteer Awards have long been a time to volunteers for their contributions of time, talent,… […]
These self-guided learning journeys examine the history and impact of racism and ableism, and how it has shaped people’s lives. The experience deepens understanding and helps launch what we hope will be a lifelong commitment to improving equity and inclusion. The Racial Equity Challenge examines the history and impacts of racism and how it shapes […]
In partnership with the City of Battle Creek, the United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) will administer a portion ($500,000) of the City of Battle Creeks Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Through this open ARP Seeding Health- City of Battle Creek process, local nonprofit partners are invited to […]
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United Way does what no single organization can do alone: We tackle the toughest issues facing our community by mobilizing every resource, partner and voice to solve those challenges. You can count on us to help people today and equip them to succeed for the future. Our Vision A vibrant community where all people realize […]