What We Do – United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region

United Way isn’t just a funder of other nonprofits. We’re a strategic partner that unites people, ideas, passion and resources to address needs in our community and promote equity by addressing racial and economic disparities.

How We Invest

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The funds raised by UWBCKR are invested in local programs and initiatives to address the real challenges individuals and families are facing in our region.

The organizations we invest in help real people — which is why real people just like you determine where the donations go.

OUR GRANTS ALLOW GRANTEES TO INVEST WHERE THEY NEED IT

Corporate donors, community members, as well as individuals from philanthropic and community organizations make up our Community Impact Teams. These dedicated volunteers pore over each grant proposal and identify the local programs that align with our strategies and goals to create a lasting impact.