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Help Now! Fund: Work continues one year after mass shooting
A year ago today, our region was sent reeling by an unthinkable tragedy. The shock waves of a mass shooting tore through Kalamazoo on the night of Feb. 20, 2016, when a gunman killed six people and wounded two in multiple locations across the county, with victims from both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. The communities…
Read More888-KIDS Rings Up Better Infant Health
Better health for vulnerable infants is now just a phone call away. A new infant health hotline, 269-888-KIDS, was launched today by Cradle Kalamazoo, a multi-agency community initiative that includes United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. “We are excited to launch this phase of the project,” states Grace Lubwama, CEO of YWCA…
Read More2-1-1: Connecting people to resources
Most people know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. But what if you’re having a conflict with a landlord, falling behind on a utility payment, need legal advice or struggling to feed your family? Who do you turn to if you’re facing a drug addiction, can’t find transportation to get to work or want to…
Read MoreCreative Fundraising Scores Big
Ever wonder what happens to players’ jerseys after a game? They can transform into books for young readers, food for struggling families, diapers for newborns and much more. A recent auction of game-used jerseys by the Kalamazoo Wings Hockey Club raised $4,264 for United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. It’s one of…
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Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month with events in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo
February is Black History Month, and both the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo communities offer a number of learning opportunities, celebrations and other ways to participate. United Way invites you to not only take the opportunity to celebrate African-American art, history, and culture this month, but also to continue year-round to acknowledge past and present contributions…
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