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The Michigan Association of United Ways brings together leaders in philanthropy, state government, and business to harness the power of the Michigan United Way Network and build more equitable, sustainable systems that help Michigan families thrive. Our blog is a space to highlight our partners, the work of Local United Ways, and continue to advocate for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
Indicators of well-being bring new value to alice project
The Indicators of Well-Being, sponsored by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, will help local United Ways and other stakeholders in Michigan track the co-occurrence of ALICE rates with other key social, economic, and other variables, helping us make the greatest impact for ALICE in our communities.
Mission United: Supporting Those Who Have Sacrificed and Served
Two years ago, a local business owner contacted Mission United—a Barry County United Way (BCUW) program supporting veterans—asking for help. They discovered an employee sleeping in his car, with nowhere to call home after a long day of work. The employee was a veteran and his life had been significantly disrupted since coming home from his tour.
Learn more about the impact of Mission United and the work of our member, Barry County United Way, in this post.