When you give to your United Way, you instantly become part of something amazing – a greater good made possible through your donation. And the support you and others give is helping to change the story, right here in our backyard. Give in a way that works for you: volunteer your time, lend your voice […]
More than 530 people who turned up at Wings Event Center for the Career Life Tomorrow’s the day! Dozens of area employers and community service organizations are preparing to assist With less than one week to go to the Career Life Expo, interest is growing! Spots are filling up quickly, but Career Life Expo booths […]
Posted on March 5, 2018 at 2:09 pm. Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Aerial Media A new fund will support flood relief efforts across Kalamazoo County. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) started the Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund together with lead contributions of $10,000 each, for a […]
Posted on March 22, 2017 at 6:53 pm. Chris Sargent, President & CEO, United Way BCKR Put a few folks from the nonprofit sector in a room, and they’ll soon start talking about their work, their progress and their fundraising. That’s important, but I prefer when the conversation turns to people. Take this local mom, […]
Posted on March 22, 2017 at 6:53 pm. Chris Sargent, President & CEO, United Way BCKR Put a few folks from the nonprofit sector in a room, and they’ll soon start talking about their work, their progress and their fundraising. That’s important, but I prefer when the conversation turns to people. Take this local mom, […]
“I WANT TO BE ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE WHEN I GET OLDER.” (more…) “I DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.” “I WAS NEVER MADE TO FEEL ASHAMED.” (more…) “SERVING TOGETHER IS A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE.” (more…) “VOLUNTEERING HAS CHANGED MY STORY.” (more…) “LET’S GO FOR A WALK!” (more…) “THE WORK THEY ARE […]
While the most exciting action happened on the gridiron, there was something else taking place Giving Tuesday is far more than a day for writing checks to charities. It’s a Sexual assault prevention, mental health support for at-risk youth, and job skill development are among WHAT’S NEW The latest news and blogs. Dear friends […]
To give children the greatest chance to thrive, we invest in early childhood programs that help each child start school ready to learn. We also support programs that provide quality child care and after-school activities, get families involved in their children’s education, and help children become leaders.
We’re helping families become – and stay – self-sufficient by investing in programs that help them stay in their homes, through rental assistance, budgeting and financial counseling. We also help people become financially stable by supporting job training and retention programs, and through the Tax Counseling Initiative and the Emergency Food and Shelter program.
To give children the greatest chance to thrive, we invest in early childhood programs that help each child start school ready to learn. We also support programs that provide quality child care and after-school activities, get families involved in their children’s education, and help children become leaders.
OVERVIEW United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) envisions a vibrant community where all people realize their full potential. UWBCKR leads shared efforts by engaging diverse people, ideas and resources. We are focused on four impact areas and community level goals to ensure every person can learn more, earn enough and live […]
We’re helping families become – and stay – self-sufficient by investing in programs that help them stay in their homes, through rental assistance, budgeting and financial counseling. We also help people become financially stable by supporting job training and retention programs, and through the Tax Counseling Initiative and the Emergency Food and Shelter program.
Resources Regardless of what you might be looking for, we are committed to helping you find it as quickly as possible. If you need assistance finding something and/or if you have questions, please email or call: Information & Referral If you are in a conflict/crisis and/or need assistance, please call 2-1-1. Resource Development/Investor Relations Marilyn […]
We’re helping families become – and stay – self-sufficient by investing in programs that help them stay in their homes, through rental assistance, budgeting and financial counseling. We also help people become financially stable by supporting job training and retention programs, and through the Tax Counseling Initiative and the Emergency Food and Shelter program.