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United Way launches online platform to engage public in advocating for change, announces success of year’s first advocacy effort
UWSM wants to help you make your voice heard! Sign up to advocate for causes that impact our community. Go to uwsm.org/advocate to receive Advocacy Action Alerts and easy ways to tell our elected officials what YOU think.
United Way relaunches 21-Day Equity Challenge in honor of Juneteenth
UWSM’s 21-Day Equity Challenge is back by popular demand—for the third time! Sign up NOW for the next Challenge that starts on June 14.
United Way of Southwest Michigan launches Summer Stock Up food drive for local pantries
With Kellogg Company and its charitable fund as a primary driver, United Ways across Michigan are participating in a first-ever statewide event to collect food in their areas, for their areas throughout June.
United Way of Southwest Michigan welcomes new board members from Whirlpool and Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network
United Way of Southwest Michigan is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors:
Korey Thomas, Senior Director, Investor Relations at Whirlpool, and
Tim Smith, Executive Director of Cass County Community Mental Health Authority, d.b.a., Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network.
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s CEO & President Anna Murphy chosen for United Way Worldwide Task Force
UWSM’s Vice President of Strategy Rachel Wade to join UWW’s Network Decision Making Workstream.
United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual “Celebration” awards
For the second year, UWSM’s Celebration takes a different form.
United Way awards annual college scholarships to area high-school senior volunteers
United Way of Southwest Michigan announces 2021 Volunteer United Youth Scholarship winners in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Director of Advocacy chosen for selective statewide advocacy program
UWSM launched its advocacy department in 2020 with Heather Cole as head.
United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week (April 19-23)
Volunteers play a vital role in UWSM's work to make our community stronger.
