News and Updates
Top 25 Breakfast
Early morning meetings seem to be happening much more frequently around our office. Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Top 25 Breakfast, this year held at the Gilmore Car Museum. What an amazing location with so…
Changing the Story: John Lewandowski
There are thousands of small businesses across our region, all boasting different services and unique experiences. As a small business owner, John Lewandowski, stands out in a big way with his passion for our community. John is the owner of…
Back to School Means Time to Invest in Our Students
It seems like everyone is getting in the back-to-school spirit! As a recent college grad, it feels a little surreal not to be agonizing over the costs of my books and comparing class schedules with friends. While I’m still…
2012 Campaign Kicks Off!
The 2012 United Way community campaigns in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo got off to a great start on Sept. 12 with fantastic weather and equally fantastic support. Attendees were treated to a little food, a lot of music, and a…
Beating the Summer Slide
Summer brings a lot of excitement when you’re a kid; sleeping in, plenty of outside play time, and no homework. The freedom kids celebrate, however, causes educators to worry about the “summer slide.” Summer slide refers to a learning loss…
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From the Campaign Trails: The 2012 Health Bus Tour
In between the fun of our two great Community Campaign Kickoff events, UWBCKR supporters in Kalamazoo had the opportunity to board a charter bus and get a glimpse into the impact they have on the community. Each year, the bus…
Changing the Story: Days of Caring
While we know how important raising the combined $15.3 million is for our regional community, we also know that money alone won’t solve everything. Which is why we’re thrilled to see so many of our corporate partners step up not…
Healthy Behavior Challenge
One of our focus pillars at United Way is health, and we’re passionate about helping everyone in our community live well. We’re also passionate about the health of our staff, which is why our wellness program leaders decided to up…