News and Updates
Youth United Way Launches RFP
Coming together to make a difference in our community through the empowerment of youth. That mission statement gets to the heart of Youth United Way, which engages young people in community action. YUW has launched a Request For Proposal process,…
The Dream for Racial Healing
Matt Lynn, Director of Community Impact, shares his perspective on race in light of the first National Day of Racial Healing, January 17, 2017. I was born in the aftermath of the 1960s. I can remember the conversations my parents…
Honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
United Way honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our offices in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will be closed on Monday, January 16, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Honoring Dr. King goes far…
Keeping The Heat On
With 41 percent of local households in or near poverty, it’s easy for many families to get behind on their utility bills – a reality that’s dangerous when frosty weather sets in. Fortunately, people can get help in several ways,…
Sweepstakes Winner Gets Surprise of a Lifetime
At Western Michigan University, the magic of winning isn’t limited to the Cotton Bowl bound Bronco football team. Kim LaViolette, an employee in the university’s Landscape department, made that discovery today as she celebrated winning a new vehicle through the…
A Great Way to be a Bronco!
While the most exciting action happened on the gridiron, there was something else taking place at every Western Michigan University football game this season. WMU produced a video featuring President John Dunn celebrating the university’s partnership with United Way of…
#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…
Latest 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…
United 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…