Posts Tagged ‘kalamazoo’
'On The Ground' Lands Locally
Journalism is about storytelling—and great journalism can help change the story. A partnership involving Issue Media Group and United Way BCKR embeds reporters in a largely low-income Kalamazoo neighborhood to find the stories and the people behind them—people who face challenges that United Way strives to address. “This is journalism the way it used to…
Read MoreFund to Support Kalamazoo Flood Relief
A new fund will support flood relief efforts across Kalamazoo County. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) started the Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund together with lead contributions of $10,000 each, for a total of $20,000. The public can add tax-deductible donations to the fund through…
Read MoreGenerous Spirit Brings In 55,000 Diapers
The Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region showed its generosity once again by donating 55,134 new diapers to the area’s first United Way Diaper Drive, exceeding the drive’s goal of 50,000 in just five days. United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) spearheaded the drive, which brought together residents, businesses, nonprofits and volunteers…
Read MoreChris Sargent Named President & CEO
Chris Sargent, a Battle Creek resident with nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership, including multiple roles with United Way, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR). “The board is excited to have Chris take the leadership reins permanently,” said Erick Stewart, chairman of…
Read More888-KIDS Rings Up Better Infant Health
Better health for vulnerable infants is now just a phone call away. A new infant health hotline, 269-888-KIDS, was launched today by Cradle Kalamazoo, a multi-agency community initiative that includes United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. “We are excited to launch this phase of the project,” states Grace Lubwama, CEO of YWCA…
Read MoreUnited Way Campaign: It's All About Impact
As we kick off our 2016 campaign, there’s no better way to do so than by spotlighting the partners and programs that help drive impact—fueled by our community’s generosity. So the campaign launches with our announcement of $6.03 million in new investments in 88 programs addressing Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs. These investments…
Read MoreRaising Awareness, Inviting Engagement & Creating Impact Together
United Way has been highly visible this week—and not only in our community! A whole host of local United Ways across Michigan, including United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, joined forces again this year to share local successes and invite people throughout Michigan to get involved and to support their local communities.…
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