Archive for 2018
Community Survey Deadline Extended
We’ve extended the deadline on our community survey! United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region invites you to weigh in on the social issues and needs facing local residents, and the collective work to address them. Please take a few moments to participate in a short, simple, online survey about your experiences and…
Read MoreCareer Life Expo Draws Hundreds of Jobseekers
More than 530 people who turned up at Wings Event Center for the Career Life Expo discovered much more than a job fair. They discovered hope. Eighty-three employers and more than 25 community resource organizations served a diverse and steady stream of people looking at hundreds of positions and receiving assistance with employment barriers such…
Read MoreSee Who You'll Find at the Career Life Expo
Tomorrow’s the day! Dozens of area employers and community service organizations are preparing to assist and connect with jobseekers at the Career Life Expo. The action takes place at Wings Event Center beginning at noon for those with disabilities or who have served in the armed forces. All jobseekers will be welcomed in from 1-4…
Read MoreWanted: Your Opinion!
We’re asking community members to participate in a short, simple, online survey about social issues and the work of United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region to change the story of people’s lives. Residents in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region are invited to provide important input about the needs and issues facing…
Read MoreExpo Lines Up Employers, Service Agencies
With less than one week to go to the Career Life Expo, interest is growing! As of today there are 67 area employers and 28 service organizations signed up to work with the hundreds of jobseekers expected at the event, with more added daily. The Career Life Expo takes place Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12 noon…
Read MoreAmeriFirst: 'By Tackling Problems Together, We Can Achieve Results'
What happens when you pair a locally-based company committed to strengthening communities with the strategies and resources that can make that happen? You get a dynamic, long-lasting partnership that has real impact potential. AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, headquartered in Kalamazoo with locations all across Michigan and the Midwest, has long been a champion for its communities.…
Read MorePIT Count Gathers Key Data; Advia Volunteers Aid Effort
Dozens of volunteers and agencies in both Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties mobilized last week to gain a better understanding of the local homeless population and its needs through the 2018 Point-In-Time Count. Conducted annually as a federal mandate by Housing and Urban Development, the counts provide key information that is used locally, at the statewide…
Read MoreHiring? Join Us at the Career Life Expo
Spots are filling up quickly, but Career Life Expo booths are still available for area employers. The expo, set for February 20, is designed to meet the hiring needs of employers while providing job-seekers with the support services they need to succeed as employees. We are accepting a wide variety of employers from the Battle…
Read MorePromotions Strengthen UW Leadership
Newly named vice presidents for Community Impact and Strategy & Engagement further strengthen leadership and community engagement by United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. Matt Lynn has been named Vice President for Community Impact. In his elevated role, Matt will take a stronger lead in guiding the organization’s impact work. This includes…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed at Career Life Expo
For the hundreds of job seekers expected to attend, the Career Life Expo has the potential to change lives. By volunteering, you can be a part of that. More than a job fair, the Feb. 20 event aims to connect attendees with employers, and also resources that can help them overcome employment barriers such as…
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