SEE HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT ON GIVING TUESDAY WITH UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

This Giving Tuesday, we at United Way of Southwest Michigan invite you to join us in a global movement of generosity and community-building. On this special day, people worldwide come together to give, advocate, and volunteer in ways big and small. Here in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties, our mission—to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good—means that every gift and act of support helps someone who contributes, belongs and thrives. With your help, we can stand together to ensure that everyone has access to the resources, opportunities and belonging that build a more equitable, resilient Southwest Michigan. Let’s unite our caring to make meaningful impact today and every day. Here’s how:

Give

Giving Tuesday is a reminder that meaningful change begins with generosity. When you give to United Way of Southwest Michigan, you’re fueling programs and partnerships that strengthen the foundations of our community — ensuring individuals and families have what they need to contribute, belong, and thrive. Your gift supports critical work in education, health, and financial stability, helping neighbors right here in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Every dollar you donate is leveraged for so much more impact. Consider giving today.

Advocate

Advocacy is at the heart of creating lasting, systemic change. This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to use your voice for the issues that matter most to our community — whether by sharing information, championing policies for working families, or raising awareness about local challenges and solutions. United Way of Southwest Michigan believes in the power of community members standing together to support fairness, opportunity, and access for all. When you advocate, you help shape a region where every person has the chance to succeed.

Volunteer

Volunteering is where compassion meets action. By giving your time and talent this Giving Tuesday, you directly touch the lives of people who need support, encouragement, and connection. United Way of Southwest Michigan offers volunteer opportunities that strengthen nonprofits, uplift families, and enhance the wellbeing of our entire community. Your hands-on involvement helps build a culture of belonging and shared responsibility — one that ensures Southwest Michigan remains a place where everyone is supported and valued.

Together, We Make an Impact

As we celebrate Giving Tuesday, we are reminded that every act of generosity — every gift, every voice raised, every hour volunteered — helps strengthen the fabric of Southwest Michigan. When we come together with shared purpose, we create a community where each person has the opportunity to contribute, belong, and thrive. United Way of Southwest Michigan is proud to stand alongside you in this work. Thank you for uniting your caring with ours and helping to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.