News and Updates
March is Reading Month
During National Reading Month, we’re joining partner organizations to spotlight local literacy programs and encourage involvement.“Reading is a doorway to lifelong learning and success,” said Michael Larson, President and Chief Executive Officer of UWBCKR. “Many terrific community efforts, from preschool…
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of the number-one cause of death in the United States. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region is doing its part by spotlighting a few things you can…
Why Heart Health Matters
Are you reading this over a cuppa at the local java house? If so, look around and pick out three people sitting near you. Now consider this: One of you is going to die of heart disease. February is American…
Sweepstakes Win Benefits Entire Family
Posted on Behalf of Rick Chambers, Rick Chambers & Associates When we last checked in with Matt Stinson, he was tooling around the ice at Wings Stadium in a new car, celebrating his win in the 2013 United Way Sweepstakes. …
Just Try It! Insights from a Mentor
By Rick Chambers, Rick Chambers & Associates Brittany Ughetti’s journey to becoming a Big Sister began with a casual reading of a newsletter. “I read in a monthly newsletter that Borgess offers a ‘Lunch Buddy’ program where associates can use their lunch…
United 4 Change Connects Business Mentors, Area Youth
Posted on behalf of Mackenzie Hunter, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region Many of us can identify at least one person who encouraged and guided us as we were growing up. Maybe it was a teacher, or…
Kicking Off the Holiday Season: GivingTuesday
Did you brave the masses on Black Friday? Were you glued to your computer screen for Cyber Monday? The holiday season brings a lot of fun and a sense of community, but it also brings out a lot of rushing,…