United Way Partnerships
United Way funds programs and agencies throughout Berrien County in the areas or Education, Income Health and Basic Needs. We work cosely with our partners to ensure the maximum impact is made with donor dollars.
EDUCATION: | |
| Agency | Program Area |
| Benton Harbor St. Joseph YMCA | Center for Achievement |
| Berrien Regional Education Service Agency | Parents As Teachers Plus |
| Michigan Works! | Jobs for American’s Graduates |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass County | Mentoring program |
| Boy Scouts of America, SW Council | Traditional Scouting & In-school Scouting |
| Boy Scout of America, Lasalle Council | Traditional Scouting |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor | Overall club operations |
| Bridges to Digital Excellence | Computers in households |
| Gateway | Therapeutic & occupational support for children |
| Intercare Community & Migrant Health Network | Early childhood home visitation program |
| Junior Achievement | Economics in the classroom |
| Reclaiming, Equipping & Directing Youth | Mentoring & physical education |
| Area Agency on Aging | Senior Volunteer & Intergenerational Program |
| Salvation Army | Childcare Scholarships |
| YWCA of Berrien County | Childcare Scholarships |
INCOME: | |
| Agency | Program Area |
| American Red Cross | Work Training Classes |
| Gateway | Employment Skills for Developmentally Disabled Workers |
| Harbor Habitat for Humanity | Family Services & Skills Training |
| Heartland Alliance | The Opportunity Center |
| Region IV Area Agency on Aging | Job Skills for seniors |
HEALTH: | |
| Agency | Program Area |
| American Red Cross | Health Education Classes |
| Benton Harbor/St. Joseph YMCA | Healthy “U” |
| Berrien County Cancer Services | Support Services for cancer patients |
| Berrien County Health Department | Nurse Family Partnership |
| Child & Family Services | Adult Day Services |
| Community AIDS Resource & Education Services | Aids education and awareness programs |
| Consequential Minds | Drop-In Center |
| Hospice At Home | Lory’s Place |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Counseling Services |
BASIC NEEDS: | |
| Agency | Program Area |
| American Red Cross | Single Family & Community Disaster Relief |
| Berrien County Council for Children | Children’s Assessment Center |
| Child & Family Services | Link, Safe Shelter, Guardianship Services |
| Emergency Shelter Service | Homeless Shelter Services |
| Salvation Army – Benton Harbor | Men’s Shelter, Emergency Services |
| Salvation Army – Niles | Emergency Services |
| Senior Nutrition Services | Supper Sacks |
