News and Updates
Helping to Change the Story: Mark Zigterman
After ten months of unemployment, Mark Zigterman was contacted by a temp agency about an opening at United Way. While he didn’t know it at the time, it would be the beginning of a new journey. Filled with a renewed…
Thank You
A community is woven from the threads of stories. Most people don’t see it. They see a world spinning upon data, dogma and dispute. But the truth is, each of us pens our life’s saga, and collectively we author a…
Youth Day of Caring 2013
On Friday April, 26, nearly 500 students from across Battle Creek reported to Full Blast Water Park where they headed into the community for a day of volunteering. The effort is an annual United Way HandsOn event during national volunteer…
Staff Leaders Conference
I want to share my perspective on the recent United Way Worldwide Staff Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. And I’ll start by pointing to the stars. There’s an incredible episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine titled “The Visitor”—don’t watch it…
Out of the Shadows: ASK and Children’s Mental Health Awareness
I had the good fortune to spend some time at Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) this afternoon. ASK helps parents navigate the often challenging children’s mental health system and also teaches parents how to best support and advocate for their…
Charmica
“NOW I’M ON MY WAY. I FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF. I FEEL LIKE I CAN BE A PROVIDER FOR MY CHILDREN.”
Fanny
“I WANT TO GIVE HER THE BEST START POSSIBLE BECAUSE SHE LOVES TO LEARN AND WE WANT TO KEEP FEEDING THAT LOVE.”
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