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#GivingTuesday: The Many Faces of Giving
Giving Tuesday is far more than a day for writing checks to charities. It’s a day for each of us to change the story in our community in our own, unique way. Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 by dozens of participating nonprofits, including United Way. Held the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it’s an alternative…
Read MoreLatest Grants Add $1.16 Million to Region
Sexual assault prevention, mental health support for at-risk youth, and job skill development are among 40 programs receiving a total of $1,161,207 in funding from United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. UWBCKR announced a second set of grants under its new impact strategy. The new grants are one-year investments to support programs…
Read MoreUnited Way Begins Leadership Transition
Dear friends of United Way, The impact work we do is a partnership – a shared effort between United Way, community agencies and you. Whatever good we accomplish, we accomplish together. In the spirit of that partnership, I’m committed to keeping you informed of changes to our organization. After a great deal of thought,…
Read MoreMai'er
“I WANT TO BE ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE WHEN I GET OLDER.”
Read MoreHolly
“I DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.”
Read MoreReggie
“I WAS NEVER MADE TO FEEL ASHAMED.”
Read MoreFred
“SERVING TOGETHER IS A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE.”
Read MoreGretchen
“VOLUNTEERING HAS CHANGED MY STORY.”
Read MoreJenny
“LET’S GO FOR A WALK!”
Read MoreMary
“THE WORK THEY ARE DOING IN OUR SCHOOLS IS TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES AND I’M SO GRATEFUL TO BE A PART OF THAT.”
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