Archive for 2015
Keeping The Focus On Impact
Every year around this time, we come together to celebrate the conclusion of another campaign. And we should. Our annual campaign involves an enormous amount of work. It’s important work, to be sure. Without it, the impact we have as a United Way wouldn’t happen. But let’s make sure we underscore that word: impact. United…
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“THE WORK THEY ARE DOING IN OUR SCHOOLS IS TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES AND I’M SO GRATEFUL TO BE A PART OF THAT.”
Read MoreSweepstakes Winner and United Way Advocate Selects New Car
Brian Sharp, a senior project manager at Stryker Corporation, is enjoying his daily commute in his new 2015 Ford F-150 pickup. The impressive, gleaming black ride was his vehicle of choice after winning the recent United Way Sweepstakes. Brian took delivery of the truck this month from Seelye Ford in Kalamazoo. Brian said he’s been a donor…
Read MoreAnonymous Donors Pledge $50,000, Call on Community to Equal It
The generosity of our region is simply amazing. Anonymous donors have put up $50,000, challenging the community to match it with donations to United Way of the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR). These donors recognize the impact UWBCKR has on our region, an impact that comes from all of us working together for the common good. This challenge…
Read MoreYouth United Way Accepting Grant Applications
Youth United Way is an entirely youth led philanthropy experience for local high school students. These students meet every Monday night to discuss issues in our community, learn about the grant process, volunteer, and of course, have fun. In order to experience philanthropy first hand, the students are given a budget and award grants to…
Read MoreAutumn
“WITHOUT THE [SUPPORT OF] UNITED WAY, I DON’T THINK S.N.A.P. WOULD BE AS GREAT AS THEY ARE.”
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