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Knowing ALICE: Coronavirus Outbreak Puts Income at Risk
We’ve all heard the advice: If you’re sick, stay home. For ALICE, that might not be an option. “Equal access to precautionary measures cuts along the same lines that divide the United States in other ways: income, education and race,” according to a new article in The New York Times. “Service industry workers, like those…
Read MoreKnowing ALICE: Jakaria’s Story
Building a better life isn’t easy. ALICE* households are reminded of this fact every day. But as Jakaria’s story reveals, having the right people and help available can forge a pathway to success. “I was in an apartment that I liked, and it was a good price and location, but it was infested with roaches,…
Read More10 Years & Counting!
United Way Earns Top Honor The last voyage of the Space Shuttle. Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot. The iPhone 4S debuts. That’s what was happening during the first year your United Way received Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-Star rating. This week, we made it an even decade. Charity Navigator rates nonprofits in two…
Read MoreLarry’s Story
Larry’s job means a lot to him. During a break from his work at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, he talked about all the things he does during the 20 hours a week he spends as a materials handler. His day includes unloading trucks, running the baler, collecting trash, and more. He takes pride in what he…
Read MoreCareer Life Expo Employer List
The 2020 Career Life Expo is fast approaching, and we’re excited to be joined by dozens of employers looking to hire. Below is a list of employers currently registered. If your company has not yet secured a table, there’s still time! Join us on Feb. 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.…
Read MoreALICE 2020 Needs You
We’ve all faced an inconvenient expense. Your car battery dies. One of your kids is sick and can’t go to school. You’ve got a cavity that needs fixing. Now imagine you’re living paycheck to paycheck, just barely keeping up with your bills. Suddenly, that inconvenience becomes a crisis. That’s the reality for 61,000 households in…
Read MoreFind Jobs, Support and Coaching at Career Life Expo
When it comes to the Career Life Expo, “more than a job fair” is more than just a catchy tagline.
Read MoreYear in Review: Advocacy Efforts
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. These are the core elements of what we do at United Way. We’ve put an especially strong focus on advocacy in 2019, as public policy continues to be an area in which we can work to eliminate barriers and improve systems that impact many in our community. Looking outward, we are turning…
Read MoreUnited Way Dogs at Work
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” -Charles Schultz Our United Way staff discovered during 2019 that puppies – and older dogs – really do equal happiness, or at least provide a bit of comfort and therapeutic stress relief. After a few drop-in dog visits proved popular, we instituted a dogs at work policy that allowed for…
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Year in Review:
Pop Up Volunteering
In 2019, 21,101 individuals were impacted by Pop Up Volunteering events. Pop Up Volunteering (PUV) enables groups to complete projects wherever they may be – offices, corporate gatherings, churches or other locations. “Pop Up Volunteering allows us to help fill the immediate need within the community,” said Claire Michael, Engagement and Resource Development Associate at…
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